Merry Christmas!

As we gear up for the holidays I wanted to write a quick note to send some love your way from the Buffhams.  

Today we had a Battalion Christmas party in the aircraft hanger so we got to enjoy a couple laughs with friends, get our hopes up for winning the raffle and see Santa arrive on the back of a Cushman.  The guys had decorated a Black hawk and all soldiers got a package sent from kids in Illinois.  Josh managed to pick the box that was 5 pounds of solid cookies.  Augh, I can already hear myself getting fatter.

Tomorrow, Christmas Eve.  We have a low-key day planned, preparing an appetizer for the Christmas party and testing and perfecting our mini-donut tasting system.  We've come up with a marketing ploy to make the mini's at the Christmas party to give everyone an idea of what's in store for the actual testing we'll have in January.  We've got the sign-up sheet ready!  *On the mini-donut note, the first round of proto-types for Donut Junkie and Twelve are in!  They are fantastic!  We're so excited for our meeting on Friday to go over perfecting our favorites so we can see round two in January.

Christmas Day, eating, singing, and laughing with friends.  Wish we were with you all!!!

Then, the 27th, we're headed to Cambodia for a week.  We'll be there over our two-year anniversary and New Years!  Should be a blast.  Look for pictures soon.

Thank you for all the Christmas cards, we LOVE hearing from you all.  'Course it makes us miss you more, but here's to hoping next year, we'll all be together.  

Merry Christmas.  Chloe is sure excited...

Happy Birthday Chloe!

The BIG 5!  Happy Birthday, Girl!  I hope your Birthday is filled with lots of sleep, carrots and a nice long walk.  

Christmas Scandals

One of my latest projects was directing (and acting in) excerpts to be played during a production of The Eight: Reindeer Monologues here in Seoul.  This is the trailer that's out to promote the production!

**Just click on the title of this blog entry!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Back again.

Hi everyone. Long time, I know. (Rub it in). I was telling my Mom just this morning that I probably haven't written in so long because so much time has gone by since my last entry that trying to catch everyone up is overwhelming.
But I find myself here today feeling the need to at least reach out to those of you so far away due to a passing of a high school classmate. And I hate that sometimes it takes those life altering events to do so, but I'm here, my amazing family and friends are here and I find myself just simply thankful. For you. For the crappy weather Korea is giving us today. For the snorts my pug lets out when she's dreaming. For the warm socks I cover my cold feet with. For Josh getting home from the field a day early. For the ability to clean the ridiculous amounts of sliding doors we have in our apartment. I'm here. I'm thankful.
Eddie Schwan was a kid who, on occasion, made fun of me, but for some reason, I had a crush on him. Charismatic, Eddie. Funny Eddie, with the adorable dimples and addictive laugh. I never knew him very well although I wanted to. 29 years-old and Eddie won't see tomorrow's sunrise or deal with people on the phone about bank statement issues. For better or for worse; whatever this life gives us, Eddie won't experience (or deal with it) ever again.
I hate getting sentimental, but please, the next time you're stuck in traffic, or your child is crying, or your husband or wife doesn't put the coaster down (as hard or as stupid as it may seem) simply find yourself in that moment and be present. You don't even have to be thankful just...be there.
The people (and animals) we surround ourselves with are who make our lives amazing. No regrets. If you can do it today; now is the time. Love you. Love the people around you. Love life. (Pat Buffham, "Lovin' life!)
We love you all. So, so very much.
May you forever smile, Eddie.

It's another win!

Way to go Josh, baby!

Josh is now officially a Pilot in Command for night flight under NVG's (night vision goggles). You know, the special goggles that make everything look green. So now the accomplished Mr. Buffham is a PC for day and night, as well as a trainer for certain flights. Of course there is an acronym for that title too, but I can't keep up with all of them.

Awesome job Josh!

5 days until we leave (not including today OR the day we actually leave). 5 days sounds better than 7.

Much love!

It's the Final Countdown

Okay, we are STOKED! Just over one week (by a couple hours) we will be headed home for a much needed reconnection with our family and friends. We're looking forward to so many things I could go on and on.

We've got a beautiful niece Penny, our handsome cousin, Noah, and the littlest Herkal, that we have yet to meet!! We're excited to get to know better: Lila, Maci, Sophie and Christian, and let them know just how much Uncle Josh and Aunt Molly have been missing them!!

The first part of our visit will be spent at the Buffham's who we can't thank enough. Looking forward to the lake, dinners, theatre and conversations: the simple to complex! We'll get to see a lot of Josh's family and find out what the heck has been going on since we've been away. The second part we will be at the Berg's and a weekend visit to the North Shores, then Grand Rapids to see their lot and then on to Clearbrook to visit some of Molly's family.

On our way back to Korea, we'll stop by NYC for a little D-Sweet and Hales time!! We'll (hopefully!!!) see Beuchlers and our friends, the Badgleys.

We can't express how often we think of you all and hope that everyone is happy and living for the 'excitement!'

Tomorrow, Josh has a check ride so keep your fingers crossed. He'll be amazing! As for me, I've found a new venue here in Seoul; Voice-acting. Believe it or not, it's huge here and I've been blessed with tons of work! Who knew!?

I'll post Mr. Buffham's check ride results when they come in!

Can't wait to see you!!!

Check new pics if you want. It was a fun night out with friends.

Country Road Take Me Home

September 2nd baby, Josh and I are heading home for two weeks! It's been so long since we've been home we can't tell you how excited we are to see everyone. We know there's a lot of you we've got to see but we don't have a "schedule" set yet. Believe me, we want to pack as much punch to this trip as we can!

Aside from that, Korea has been friggin' hot, hot, hot. The pool has become our best friend along with a this place called "Ice Bar." We've only been there once which will be our last, but it cooled us down! I've added the Picassa photo page so you can check out our updated pictures there.

Miss you all and we'll be seeing you soon!!