Leaving OKI....

Visiting with our dear friends in Washington

The children with their great grandparents Grammie and Poppa in California

A lone snail I thought was beautiful

North Shore with the Olsons

Aunt Tammie and Bella

Jeremiah enjoying the sand in Hawaii

Surfs Up Zach!

Retirement is good..........

The kids really enjoyed our time at Bellows - no snakes , it was so nice!!

The Space Needle

The view from the Space Needle - breathtaking..

Our Crew going from Hawaii to WA -what a climate change.

Hanging out between one of our 5 flights

Shaved Ice after our hike at Diamond Head

Roasting yummy marshmallows!!!

A visit with my grandma after almost 8 years!!! Jeremiah turns 2 - with a day at the ER , poor little guy!

Retirement

We have officially begun this thing called retirement. So far it feels like just another vacation - not a bad thing, it just hasn't sunk in yet!! Jason is sporting some serious facial hair, the kids realize we are officially "homeless". But we are all enjoying the adventure.

Exciting happenings- one child who will remain nameless called 911 from our hotel in Okinawa- thankfully it was on base and the MP who arrived at our door was very friendly. Jeremiah found a new sport of egg tossing to be enjoyable, we only had 3 casualties before he was stopped.

Our airplane ride went pretty well, we flew from Okinawa to Tokyo and onto Honolulu - we were actually "freezing" on the shuttle, some of you might appreciate what I am talking about - no humidity and really cold air. Quite chilly after leaving Oki. We happened to be flying in the same weekend as the APEC conference - so many roads and highways were shut down. but we actaully did not get stuck in any of it!!!

Our first stop was Jamba Juice- a little deprived or just missing some old favorites. Then we stopped in on some old friends who had no idea we were coming, Mariah + Ellen!! Good times -

We spent our first couple nights at the Olson's - it is always good to be welcomed (those of you with more than 2 kids no what I am talking about) hosting a family of 7 makes some people nervous. We almost departed without leaving any damage behind. I am probably not helping us be invited anywhere else by sharing this:) Jeremiah got into my purse and found a black permanent marker - he began to display his artistic talents on Cheryl's light colored berber rug. At the top of the stairs in plain view. I was mortified! We loaded our car as Cheryl so kindly continued removing the marker with hairspray and a rag. Thankfully it worked and our damage was not permanent. I still felt I was doing the walk of shame as I left their house. By the way did I mention, they got us in our best state. Totally jet lagged , falling asleep at any given point and random napping.


Onto Bellows - The Little's joined us our first day for BBQ chicken . The guys did a great job ( if you like black chicken with red meat) no seriously they really tried. Not sure what went wrong, but once you got below the charcoal it was great! Jason + JJ good job!

We decided to hike Diamond Head - the kids were great. After hiking Mt. Fuji it was a breeze. This was Zachary's Mt. Fuji of sorts! Jeremiah hung out in the carrier most of the way and walked at other times. The bonus at the end of the hike was Shaved Ice and big sloppy burgers from the gut truck! We enjoyed our last night at Bellows with roasting marshmallows and awesome weather. The kids loved playing in the forest and building shelters. Our surprise guest Mr. Centipede showed up uninvited into our cabin on our last night- the kids managed stay calm while mommy caught it and sent him back outside.

Our last night was spent at The Littles house. What does a family pf 8 need on a work/school night ???? A family of 7 sleeping over, doing laundry, keeping them up late and getting them up early! We love you guys!!

Onto Washington State - Flights went well. Kids did great. I would write more but who wants to relive flights # 3 + # 4 in less than a week, I don't. Just thankful we made it !!!! Washington is gorgeous, we are surviving and enjoying the cold. Our blood is a bit thin but doing well. We arrived at our 1st hotel before 11pm. Great welcome after a long day. Nice room and good heater. Our first morning came quickly- packed up shuttled to the rental car and off to the Space Needle. Pretty cool, I really enjoyed seeing Washington from the aerial view. Gorgeous time of year and a really clear day! Jeremiah loved the elevator ride and would yell "fun" each time. We got out of the city before the traffic hit and into our hotel in Poulsbo. We enjoyed a great Italian dinner and stayed at a familiar hotel that we have come to appreciate when we pass through here. Now if we can only get the kids to sleep!! Tomorrow brings more adventures and fun. Off to sleep... Pictures will have to come tomorrow....

Summer Comes

Summer time for miltary families brings many changes. For some it is saying goodbye to friends and for others it is facing the challenge of another move and all the details that come with that. This seems to be a big moving summer. We will say goodbye to many friends and soon ourselves be the ones packing again.

Moving from state to state is so easy now after living overseas. Trying to make local planscfrom the other side of the world is always fun. Thankfully our God always provides and works out the details.

We are also entering a season of iuncredible heat and that brings its own challenges. Mosquitos from the jungle that eat you up. Cicadas that sing a glrious song and humidity that can moisten the dryest of skin:)

We face many challenges this summer as we prepare to move. Our dog is 15 1/2 years old and each day is a blessing to have her. Will she live 5 1/2 more months? Will she be able to fly back 1/2 way around the world? These are all things we think of and talk about and have to trust and wait. All in God's timing.

Samantha and I are preparing for a missions trip to the Philippines. We will visit Gentle Hands orphanage for 8 days. I know God will use this time to grow us, stretch us and mold us.

We also plan to hike Mt. Fuji in Late July. This is a family goal with the older kiddos. Excited for all these adventures and looking forward to what they bring.

Birthday wishes to our 2 May kiddos - and praying for many more blessed years with them...

Last Time around..

We are beginning what should be our last "long separation". Jason will be heading out this weekend for three months. We are geared up and ready to take these 3 months head on. We are grateful for the past year God has given us.

We faced 2 major deployments last year. The first one had Jason heading out to Iraq in May 2010 for a year long deployment- by GOD's hand these orders were cancelled and we faced the year with confidence that God's protection was over us. Fall came and so did more orders another year long deployment , this time to the Philippine's. Again, the Lord was with us. These orders were also cancelled just weeks out. We again give all glory and praise to God. We fall before the one true living God and continue to daily pray for His protection and provision. This 3 month "deployment" has been a blessing and a covering of sorts. This has kept Jason from a 3rd tasking that was to come with the New Year. We now wait as Jason prepares to leave and His retirement paperwork slowly makes its way through the proper channels. We will seek the Lord and His will for our family and wait to see what He has for us.

Our desire is to serve the Lord in whatever capacity He has for us. We wait and pray for direction and open doors. It will be another adventure in the coming months to see where we will end up and what we will be doing. Thank you God for keeping our family together!!!!

Cleaning House

It is time to dust out this site. I started a few weeks back and tonight I am attempting to clean and update a bit more. Life has been very busy and to be honest I fogot about my blog for awhile. I appreciate the opportunity to share and write but I do not often have the time to keep up with my extra hobbies.

Life in Okinawa is never dull and life with our 5 blessings is never dull. We are still homeschooling and loving every minute of it. The kids have all reached new stages and that is what keeps us going. They like to change as soon as you get a routine. I guess that is what happens when you feed and water them. Their spiritual growth seems to match their physical growth. We are so grateful for the opportunity to train them at home and watch CHrist take hold of their young, bold hearts!!

Praise God for his blessings. I am sure the coming months will bring adventure- as they always do....

Random Pics

Taylor

Katie

Samantha

Bubs 1st haircut with Daddy

Jeremiah gets RSV

The Sea Wall where Jason surfs

The hat that Taylor made for Jeremiah

The Mig crew Christmas morning

Christmas caroling

Little Man

Taylor turns 7

Jeremiah Thomas Migliore

Jeremiah Thomas Migliore

Born : November 28th , 2009

3:20 p.m. 6lb. 11 oz.

19 1/2 inches

We are so incredsibly blessed!! We are all in awe and amazed that God has given us another beautiful , healthy child! Jeremiah had a due date of December 20th but

decided to visit us early. We are grateful for his health and a safe delivery.

12 September 2009

It has been a long few months and a very sick pregnancy!! Our family has adapted and we are seeeing a light at the end of the tunnel. We have endured many days of sickness and medical trips that ended in good news. We rejoice that our son is healthy and growing well. I have had more ultrasounds than anyone could imagine. But we know God has a plan for this boy and we can't wait to meet him.

I now know why Sarah laughed when God said she would concieve a son. The older we get it definately gets harder. With God's help we have continued homeschooling and activities. He has given me enough strength and endurance just when I need it. I have finally stopped getting sick, I now just deal with normal pregnancy stuff. Thank you God!!!

We have started our school year and it is really going well. Samantha has taken on the 5th grade with no hesitation. She is a blesing in school and in our home. She is growing into a wonderful young woman of God. She is an excellent cook, a wonderful big sister and she loves the Lord very much. God has shaped her heart into something wonderful.

Taylor is still our sweet snuggler. She has begun the 3rd grade and has matured so much this year. I can see her growing spiritually each day. She is taking on more responsiblity and is a willing helper in our home. I praise God for her. She endures with her allergies and we thank God for her.

Katie girl, she is doing small bits of school. She has learned to write her name and does it proudly and many times over!! Her permanship is actually quite amazing for her age. She is enjoying learning her letters and being a kid!! She loves her baby brother (who is about her size) and is definatley Mommas girl!! Katie is quite silly, very independent and has a vocabulary that amazes us. She is silent to those she does not know. But if she allows you in, wow what a treat!!

Bub aka Zachary, the other day at our homeschool co-op, Bub went up and turned off a video and all the little kids yelled BUB!!! I just laughed, I am not sure how many people know his name is Zach... He is a baby in a boys body. He is now almost 16 mts. weighs close to 30lbs and eats like a 10 year old. The best part of Bub is his smile. He can make you laugh even when you shouldn't be laughing... That is the hardest part. He loves to be loved and hugged. He is super friendly and waves to everyone, even if their not looking. He loves to run, play and climb. But as I am learning , this climbing thing seems to be common in boys. When I ask him where our baby is, he lifts the edge of my shirt and sticks his finger in my belly button. I think that is the sign he is going to be a great big brother!!

Ahhhh, Jason.... Work is good, he is not deployed and we are thankful. We watch husbands come and go over here and we praise God for keeping our family together. He has been faithful in getting our family to enjoy Okinawa- snorkeling, surfing and sailing. He is actually out with the girls rite now, sailing up at Orawon(?). His job is good and allows great family time. He is still enjoying the surf here and waiting on his new surf board....

Well, off to make the most of our quiet home. Baby counter.....99 days and counting.....

June 09

This is for all our family and Friends that don't FACEBOOK....

The Latest:

Samantha turned 10
Bub turned 1

Jason turned 25 (hahaha)

Samantha got her military I.D. Card

It is rainy season here - heat is coming

Taylor is becoming a fine young lady and very responsible

Katie is not a baby anymore!! She is a hoot and becoming more outgoing

Bub is a wild man but when he cries it's like a little girl

I am now in my 13th week of this pregnancy and still sick, but getting better I think???

Jason came down on the Promotion List for Major

We won a 52" flat screen TV, Wii + Wii Fit

Samantha earned a DS game from CKC Calvary Kids Club

Taylor earned a ipod Nano

They earned these by memorizing scripture and completing books for CKC

All 3 girls are taking gymnastics and doing very well

God has blessed us abundantly and shown us His grace each day here in Okinawa!!!

THE MIGFAM GROWS!!!

WE ARE EXCITED THAT GOD CONTINUES

TO GROW OUR FAMILY AND WILL BLESS US

IN DECEMBER WITH BABY #5.....

joyfulmomof4

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