Author: Tomoko

Anniversary, Finally!

Once in four years, we can celebrate our official anniversary – because it is on Leap Day.

We had a great time together at newly built Durango Resort, a part of Station Casinos in Las Vegas.

What a beautiful place it is!! Highly recommended!

We are not gamblers and do not even know how to play any of the machines…. yet, we gave it a try and won a whopping $1 dollar šŸ™‚ Woo hoo!

We were also able to try two (2) restaurants on our lists – Pier 215 and Baguette Cafe, near Durango Resort. – Both of them are great place to eat and the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. Highly recommended as well šŸ™‚

We were hungry so we did not even remember to take any pictures at Pier 215…. Oh well, it is good excuse to go there again!

Travel to San Diego

We had a chance to see Kevin at his new townhouse, then to meet with his roommates. (forgot to take pictures with them!)

It was a quick and short visit at this time before Kevin’s deployment. Wishing him all the best and hoping for a successful journey!

Here are some pictures we took during our visit:

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Kevin’s Visit 01/26/2024 – 02/08/2024

Kevin made a whopping 2,900 miles travel from Goose Creek, South Carolina to Boulder City, Nevada between 01/23/2024 – 01/26/2024.

He started his journey after the moving track finished loading up his items around 4pm, drove through Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, then to Nevada. He encountered some severe storm in Mississippi and snow in New Mexico – yet he safely made to our house. You can guess how much I was worried!

His motorcycle was delivered a day after he arrived here, so he was able to enjoy two days of free riding through Lake Mead – to Overton and Valley of Fire.

We certainly enjoyed his visit.

He made another long drive to San Diego on 02/08/2024 to his new town home, shared with his two roommates (Heesh and Kirkpatrick – he always calls them in last names – military way).

His real work in Navy starts on 02/15/2024.

Lighthouse Restaurant

Jeanie and I ventured out to try a new restaurant in town – Lighthouse Restaurant.

The menu is very simple yet practical for the area, senior residential area, a motel, and Hemenway Park near-by.

We both liked our sandwiches šŸ˜Š

Next time, Iā€™m taking Rob out to try the steaks!

Indiana

We have not been posting recently – Just super busy every single day!

New and exciting change to me – and had a chance to visit in South Bend, Indiana!

Met with great people there.Ā  Very green and humid, I even saw fog in the morning – what a change of weather!

My hair was just so puffed up everyday!

Away from home was pretty lonely – yet it made me appreciate my loving husband and my cutest kitty at home even more!

St. Joseph River
St. Joseph River
St. Joseph River and downtown buildings
1st Source Bank and my hotel I stayed
Fog in the morning
Park near-by
Theater in downtown – Quiet Sunday Evening
Very Excited to work at 1st Source Bank
1st Source Bank Corporate Office in South Bend, IN

Birthday at Office

This year, I had to go to office for work on my birthday.

Co-workers made it very special with a cake, bagels, chicken wings, Spanish baked goods, and handmade l’ai from Joyce! šŸ™‚

Noney, Joyce, Tomoko, and Sunshine
Jolly Rancher L’ai
Fresh L’ai