A Week's Worth

A lot has happened in a little over a week.

Noa threw me a surprise birthday party at my favorite restaurant!

As you can see, I was completely surprised!  My birthday isn't until this week, so I had no idea a party was in the works.

The food, as usual, was excellent.  I looove me some good curry!

My friends really know me - I think most of the cards had dogs on them which made me smile.

Since it was my birthday, I got to be included in the guy photo.  From (L - R) Perry, Joe, Tom, Noa, Kent, Kenny, Allen, and Sean.

Here are the ladies: Emily, Laura, Tritia, Sara, Me (yes, I'm in the back, trying to look tall on a chair), Amanda, MaryAnn, Beth, and Jennifer.

Dinner was followed by some crazy karaoke at the Big Echo.  As always, it was a blast!

I was Noa's back up rapper.

I have no idea what it going on here, but apparently I'm really loving this song.

The girls ham it up - probably with the Abba medley.

I think Noa and Jay were singing their rendition of U2's "One."

Karaoke was followed by cake.  Yum!

We had another reason to celebrate - Team Juloa celebrated 8 years of marriage this past Tuesday.  With all that's been going on around here, we simply celebrated at home.

On Wednesday, the girls got their toes done at Cocok's for a little pampering.  Here's a group shot.

Here's an up-close shot of my toe.  I went with an ocean scene.  It took a little getting used to, but it's so cute!  

Speaking of fish, with the school year ending this week, we acquired some new house guests.  And yes, I left on the classroom sign that says "fish."  It's one less thing I'll have to label in the fall.

As usual, I worked my tail off during the last days of school, but I'm already feeling ready for next year with how everything has been packed, sorted and organized for the summer.  Check out the result of all my work.  Organized shelves!  Labeled bins!  It makes me happy!

We've had to say good-bye to a lot of friends lately.  It started with Joe, who's moving back to the states.  We hated to see him go.  We've been friends since day one in Okinawa.  

Joe, we wish you the best - hope to see you soon!

Then, we had to say good-bye to the Yosts and Scherdens.  Both families will head to Germany for new teaching assignments with DoDDs in the fall.   They have been like family for us, so it was extremely hard to say good-bye (yes, there were lots of tears).  But, our last couple of days together in Okinawa were great.

Grace and Noa share a moment at lunch.

The girls (and little Milo) at Freshness Burger in American Village. 

Me with the baby girls, Grace and Ella.  I can't wait to see them in Germany some day when they have grown and become best buds.

Grace models my sunglasses.  After shopping with her and Emily, I've learned that she's quite a little diva.

Jay and Noa share one last beer in Oki. 

Laura introduced me to Baskin Robbins "Daiquiri Ice" flavor.  It tastes like a sweet tart!

The group on the last night together (sad...).  In the back are Sean, Liz, Jason, Ella, Tom, and Lauara.  In the front are Tritia, Emily, Grace, Kenny, Amanda, me, Noa, Allen, and MaryAnn.

We'll miss you, Scherdens and Yosts!