Hello family and friends! Here we are already in FEBRUARY…Holy smokes, I feel like time is flying! We have been a little quieter lately settling more into what our everyday life is going to be like here in Okinawa, with that comes the good and bad.
On the bad side, when things start to slow down I’m finding myself missing Texas. I miss my family and friends and just good ole’ southern charm in general. I know I’m a true blooded Texan because I have seen some beautiful things in my life and still nothing compares to the big blue Texas sky, country music on the radio, my dad grillin up some BBQ, sippin’ a Tito’s and sprite while laying next to my parents pool with my brothers, sister, nieces, nephews and their kids, my in-laws, aunts, uncles and anyone else who is a friend that we consider family the second they walk through that side gate. It’s hard to understand the dynamic of my family unless you have had the privilege to experience it, but let me tell you its the one thing that I miss the absolute most.
NOW, for the good! Jason has quite a bit of traveling over the next few months so we went out to celebrate our anniversary early this past weekend. We went to a place called “Little Greek Kitchen” and it was FANTASTIC. There were only about 8 tables in this restaurant, you have to call for reservations and kiddos aren’t allowed for dinner. Im sure during the day this place would have had a fantastic view, its perched up on a hill with floor to ceiling windows that look out to the ocean, but with it being the night time it was just dark, but that didn’t even matter because we were focused on the food! We had no idea what to expect but for the dinner there is a set meal, no menus. As Everly would sing to you “you get what you get and you don’t throw a fit”…. We were served fresh cucumber salad, homemade Pita and some sort of cheese. She uses the same yeast for the bread, cheese and homemade greek yogurt which made everything so well rounded and blend well together. After we ate the first corse she brought out our main corse, a plate with stuffed squid, lamb stew, grilled chicken, spanicopita, fresh calamari, wedge fries, and homemade tatzeki sauce with her homemade greek yogurt as the base! I tried things I would have NEVER ordered and was pleasantly surprised. For dessert she brought out chocolate pound cake and more of her handmade fresh fruit blended greek yogurt and a cup of coffee. We had such a wonderful evening visiting because we weren’t sitting over a menu picking the same 5 things we always decide to eat. It was completely unexpected and we had a wonderful time!
Everly is doing wonderful in school, she has an awesome teacher and the schooling here is above and beyond what I could have ever hoped for. They have gone on a field trip, they have access to some of the best virtual training available, they get to take Japanese classes during school as well as fine arts (music, art class) which wasn’t offered in OKC. She is flourishing and Cruz is super excited to begin school next year with her. They are building a new school now that *hopefully* will be open by the first day. I have been working with him here and there trying to get him prepped for what I know will be a big adjustment for my little man. I think he’s going to do wonderful though. Now that leaves me with little bit…. She’s sassy, and talking A LOT. She will tell you all about shoes, turtles and make-up…. no lie. She loves make-up (mostly my brushes). Im looking forward to having the 2 big kids in school and getting some one on one time with her. There is nothing her, me and a jogging stroller can’t conquer.
Overall our family unit is doing great, it certainly is a different world here. We miss the American norms…. Target, Chick-fil-a, you know…the English language in general. This next year has the potential to be challenging, exciting and rewarding all mixed up with a million different other feelings. For now we take things day by day and enjoy the subtleties. We have the Cherry Blossom Festivals, Field trips, Class parties, Squadron events and a million other exciting things coming up! Ill keep y’all updated, We love y’all!
Inspire.Believe. Succeed.
-Kinzy
Mom. Wife. Military Life. 
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