First day down. Glad I'm listening to my own advice for once. (Araha Beach) 02/20/2014

First day down. Glad I'm listening to my own advice for once.  (Araha Beach) 02/20/2014

Sat in my backyard. You can still see Adam's Birthday sign hanging in the window. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 02/21/2014

Sat in my backyard. You can still see Adam's Birthday sign hanging in the window. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 02/21/2014

The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in port at White Beach. Adam will be leaving in a few days. When I was painting he was standing somewhere between those two Osprey's (White Beach) 02/23/2014

The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in port at White Beach. Adam will be leaving in a few days. When I was painting he was standing somewhere between those two Osprey's (White Beach) 02/23/2014

Watching Alice, my dog, play with Murphy, the lab. While, I look at two of my favorite trees just past Nicole's backyard. :) (Camp Lester - Kuwae) 02/24/2014

Watching Alice, my dog, play with Murphy, the lab. While, I look at two of my favorite trees just past Nicole's backyard. :) (Camp Lester - Kuwae) 02/24/2014

I'm realizing that watercolors and ferris wheels do not mix. Super challenging. View of American Village from behind Lester Middle School. (Camp Lester - Kuwae) 02/25/2014

I'm realizing that watercolors and ferris wheels do not mix. Super challenging. View of American Village from behind Lester Middle School. (Camp Lester - Kuwae) 02/25/2014

I needed a distraction today. Sitting at one of my favorite spots, Cape Zanpa. Sunset and Alice lounging next to me. (残波岬) 02/26/2014

I needed a distraction today. Sitting at one of my favorite spots, Cape Zanpa. Sunset and Alice lounging next to me. (残波岬) 02/26/2014

I stop and look at this ridge every time I walk to the shoppette. I always wonder who lives up there. (Chatan ridge) 02/27/2014

I stop and look at this ridge every time I walk to the shoppette. I always wonder who lives up there. (Chatan ridge) 02/27/2014

Oura Wan Beach at Camp Schwab. This is where, Gerry, my dad was stationed 50 years ago. I can't wait to take him back here when he visits. Thanks for going with me Stephanie! (Camp Schwab up North) 02/28/2014

Oura Wan Beach at Camp Schwab. This is where, Gerry, my dad was stationed 50 years ago. I can't wait to take him back here when he visits. Thanks for going with me Stephanie! (Camp Schwab up North) 02/28/2014

Happy Girl's Day! A rainy night in painting, while the Oscars are on in the background. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 03/03/2014

Happy Girl's Day! A rainy night in painting, while the Oscars are on in the background. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 03/03/2014

Rainy day evening with Alice. Not to bad. :) (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 03/04/2014

Rainy day evening with Alice. Not to bad. :) (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 03/04/2014

Neighbor's flowers!  I did some yard work today and now I'm having a hard time getting away from the house. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 03/06/2014

Neighbor's flowers!  I did some yard work today and now I'm having a hard time getting away from the house. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 03/06/2014

The side of Katsuren Castle Ruins that face the ocean. Tonight, I could hear young people giggling in the castle and I could see the bubbles they were blowing. :) (Katsuren Castle Ruins) 03/07/2014 

The side of Katsuren Castle Ruins that face the ocean. Tonight, I could hear young people giggling in the castle and I could see the bubbles they were blowing. :) (Katsuren Castle Ruins) 03/07/2014

Another rainy evening in, but it was nice to have ramen at Arashi with sweet ladies. And finish the evening inside with my plants. 03/08/2014

Another rainy evening in, but it was nice to have ramen at Arashi with sweet ladies. And finish the evening inside with my plants. 03/08/2014

Quick painting of an Okinawan family playing baseball. A bit rough. They were fun to watch though. (Chatan Athletic Park) 03/09/2014

Quick painting of an Okinawan family playing baseball. A bit rough. They were fun to watch though. (Chatan Athletic Park) 03/09/2014

Cheesy sunset painting night on the Sunabe Seawall. Chased the sun. (Sunabe Seawall) 03/10/2014

Cheesy sunset painting night on the Sunabe Seawall. Chased the sun. (Sunabe Seawall) 03/10/2014

I found this little work truck tucked on the side of the road neatly framed by foliage. Almost finished the painting and a little man drove it away. :/ (East side of the island) 03/11/2014

I found this little work truck tucked on the side of the road neatly framed by foliage. Almost finished the painting and a little man drove it away. :/ (East side of the island) 03/11/2014

Took a few days off. Had such a nice walk, with great ladies, this morning, so I came back to the beach for a loose painting of my favorite life guard tower. #baywatchstyle (Sunset Beach) 03/16/2014

Took a few days off. Had such a nice walk, with great ladies, this morning, so I came back to the beach for a loose painting of my favorite life guard tower. #baywatchstyle (Sunset Beach) 03/16/2014

Very quick today!! This is of the red bridge that crosses over one of my favorite paths. (Hiji-Gawa River) 03/17/2014

Very quick today!! This is of the red bridge that crosses over one of my favorite paths. (Hiji-Gawa River) 03/17/2014

I took off a few days in the last week to finish our wedding thank yous. So happy to put them in the mail today to everyone. Thanks for everything. Adam and I couldn't have pulled it off alone. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 03/19/2014

I took off a few days in the last week to finish our wedding thank yous. So happy to put them in the mail today to everyone. Thanks for everything. Adam and I couldn't have pulled it off alone. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 03/19/2014

This tree on Araha beach is my favorite on the island, by far. (Araha Beach) 03/21/2014

This tree on Araha beach is my favorite on the island, by far. (Araha Beach) 03/21/2014

Far south end of Araha Beach. A man passed by and told me this little island used to have bunnies on it. (Araha Beach) 03/23/2014

Far south end of Araha Beach. A man passed by and told me this little island used to have bunnies on it. (Araha Beach) 03/23/2014

IN TOKYO! Finally resting my legs with Kendel in the park. We carried little pieces of this grass on us for the rest of the day. Yoyogi Park 代々木公園 Mainland Japan) 03/26/2014

IN TOKYO! Finally resting my legs with Kendel in the park. We carried little pieces of this grass on us for the rest of the day. Yoyogi Park 代々木公園 Mainland Japan) 03/26/2014

Sake, Decent Japanese Beer, New Friends, Cold, Dad Talk, The Tallest Tower in the World and we almost missed the last train. (Tokyo Skytree 東京スカイツリー Mainland Japan) 03/27/2014

Sake, Decent Japanese Beer, New Friends, Cold, Dad Talk, The Tallest Tower in the World and we almost missed the last train. (Tokyo Skytree 東京スカイツリー Mainland Japan) 03/27/2014

花見 Hanami "flower viewing" Everyone around us are sitting on tarps, picnicking, drinking with friends and admiring the flowers all around. I think I'm in a movie. (Ueno Park 上野公園 Mainland Japan)  03/28/2014

花見 Hanami "flower viewing" Everyone around us are sitting on tarps, picnicking, drinking with friends and admiring the flowers all around. I think I'm in a movie. (Ueno Park 上野公園 Mainland Japan)  03/28/2014

Koyasan Onsen Fukuchi-in. This place was truly crazy. This was the view from our window. Didn't have much time for this painting. Maybe 20 minutes? So worth it though! (Koyasan Onsen Fukuchi-in 高野山温泉福智院 Mainland Japan) 03/31/2014

Koyasan Onsen Fukuchi-in. This place was truly crazy. This was the view from our window. Didn't have much time for this painting. Maybe 20 minutes? So worth it though! (Koyasan Onsen Fukuchi-in 高野山温泉福智院 Mainland Japan) 03/31/2014

Chatan Athletic Park before they took the windmill down. (Chatan) 04/10/2014

Chatan Athletic Park before they took the windmill down. (Chatan) 04/10/2014

Sunset beach with babies, bobs and kids. (Sunset Beach) 04/12/2014

Sunset beach with babies, bobs and kids. (Sunset Beach) 04/12/2014

Visiting our neighborhood beach with Adam. I've been here a lot this summer. :) (Sunset beach) 06/22/2014

Visiting our neighborhood beach with Adam. I've been here a lot this summer. :) (Sunset beach) 06/22/2014

Our backyard, just before our fence went up. And I'm almost 30. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 06/25/2014

Our backyard, just before our fence went up. And I'm almost 30. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 06/25/2014

Kakazu Ridge Park. I love this park but it is a somber place. One of the bloodiest battles during the Battle of Okinawa took place here. (Ginowan - Kakazu Takadai Park 嘉数高台公園 ) 08/05/2014

Kakazu Ridge Park. I love this park but it is a somber place. One of the bloodiest battles during the Battle of Okinawa took place here. (Ginowan - Kakazu Takadai Park 嘉数高台公園 ) 08/05/2014

A magazine from when my dad lived here 50 years ago. It's like their version of  MCCS Okinawa - Okinawa Living Magazine. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 08/06/2014

A magazine from when my dad lived here 50 years ago. It's like their version of  MCCS Okinawa - Okinawa Living Magazine. (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 08/06/2014

Went out to do a watercolor and it started raining. Inside will do. :) (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 08/13/2014

Went out to do a watercolor and it started raining. Inside will do. :) (Home - Camp Lester - Kuwae) 08/13/2014

A spur of the moment trip to Okuma and a nice night at a private cabin with Adam. Seashells are made to be painted. (Okuma Resort) 11/22/2014

A spur of the moment trip to Okuma and a nice night at a private cabin with Adam. Seashells are made to be painted. (Okuma Resort) 11/22/2014