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The Franklins In Japan: May 2011
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The Franklins In Japan. Saturday, May 28, 2011. This is my final blog from Okinawa. I can't believe we're leaving tomorrow! Our marriage has grown stronger than ever and we know if we could get through the craziness of our time in Okinawa, we can get through anything! Here are a few picture of our last days in Okinawa. Our house is all packed up and our things have been shipped to Arizona. We had to live like this for a few days before we could move into a hotel! I think he'll get a kick out of that!
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The Franklins In Japan: July 2010
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The Franklins In Japan. Monday, July 12, 2010. While we were in California we celebrated our third wedding anniversary. Ever since John was deployed he has been planning a surprise anniversary date. I had no idea what was in store which is great because usually I am big snoop and figure it out! Since we were going to be in another country it was much harder to find out what was going on! We drove into San Francisco and checked into the amazing Marines Memorial Hotel. Wednesday, July 7, 2010. These guys h...
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The Franklins In Japan: August 2010
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The Franklins In Japan. Friday, August 6, 2010. Starting off our last year. Can you believe we have been here a little over 2 years? Actually I can, it feels like 5 to me! We have less than one year to go until we're back in America; as my cousin once said, "Land of the free, home of the brave.and Target! I am so thankful John was there to take care of me! The next day my ankle swelled to epic proportions! Fortunately I can walk normally now and the swelling has gone down! Everyone had a great time.
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The Franklins In Japan: April 2011
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The Franklins In Japan. Friday, April 8, 2011. Since we are coming to an end to our time here in Okinawa I figured it was time for yet another blog post with some funny pictures of signs and other random things we see over here. These pictures are all 100% real life crazy Japan! Let's start with food. I've seen a few different flavors of Pringles here. This one is cheeseburger. I've also seen seaweed! I think I would be a little more likely to try the burger one! Have you ever thought to make Spam sushi?
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The Franklins In Japan: June 2010
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The Franklins In Japan. Friday, June 4, 2010. The luau we went to was one of my favorite parts of our trip. We made reservations a few weeks in advance because it is the oldest, most popular one on the island. We were greeted with gorgeous real leis and a mai tai. Before it started we had an opportunity to walk around, take a few pictures and enjoy the scenery. A little later a crowd formed around a huge pit. They cook the pig under the ground and it is essentially steamed for hours.
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The Franklins In Japan: Trip of a Lifetime
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The Franklins In Japan. Monday, February 28, 2011. Trip of a Lifetime. In the four days we were there, we toured TWENTY-THREE facilities! It was absolutely exhausting, but I am so thankful I went. We had such a warm welcome at the airport! First we went to two mayors' offices in Ishigaki. Then we started our first day with some of the sweetest little kids. I can't believe I didn't bring one home with me! Look at those faces! At many of the places they put on a little show for us, and in return we did a l...
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The Franklins In Japan: February 2011
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The Franklins In Japan. Monday, February 28, 2011. Trip of a Lifetime. In the four days we were there, we toured TWENTY-THREE facilities! It was absolutely exhausting, but I am so thankful I went. We had such a warm welcome at the airport! First we went to two mayors' offices in Ishigaki. Then we started our first day with some of the sweetest little kids. I can't believe I didn't bring one home with me! Look at those faces! At many of the places they put on a little show for us, and in return we did a l...
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The Franklins In Japan: For the Love of Marines
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The Franklins In Japan. Sunday, May 8, 2011. For the Love of Marines. It seems as if we have had a jam-packed schedule the last month or so. We've had several Marine Corps events to attend. Sorry I have been a little behind posting these pictures! John's unit won squadron of the year for the Marine Corps Aviation Association. I must also add that he was nominated for the Command and Control officer of the year! Sorry if you don't speak military lingo, but it was a pretty big deal! My favorite Marine was ...
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The Stepter Family: 10 Months
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Thursday, April 5, 2012. 1 month.1 month.10 months. One month to get pregnant with Griffen. One month to get pregnant with Lila. 10 months to get pregnant with baby #3. What has the last 10 months been like? Some of the lowest lows I've had in my life. Scott and I began trying to get pregnant last June as soon as we got the "all clear" from my doctor. Never did I think it would take 10 months. We knew our doctor wouldn't do any testing until we had been trying at least a year so we didn't even try that r...
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The Stepter Family: April 2012
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Saturday, April 14, 2012. Just had to document all the funny things Griffen has been saying lately. Me: Griffen, did you poop? G: Oh yeah, I did! As he sees a roly poly outside. G: Hi roly poly, me Griffen! Sandbox. (Then points to the sandbox to show the roly poly the sandbox). After Scott sneezed really big. G: Big bless you, Daddy! As boys are riding by on their bikes. As ducks are flying overhead,. Me, ride bike! But my most favorite of all. Me: I love you, Griffen! G: I wuv u, Mommy! Since I was you...
