Naval Boot Camp Graduation

July 29, 2022 – Kevin successfully completed Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes, Illinois for two month length basic training.  It was a rigorous, mentally and physically draining program.  I was able to attend a graduation program which was also broadcasted over YouTube and Navy website.  I am so proud of him for his diligence and accomplishment!  He is now officially an US Sailor!  Big “Hip Hip Hooray” to Kevin and all the graduates!  Great job, and wishing more success ahead for all of them! 🙂

Graduation Pic 1
Graduation pic 2
During Graduation – Kevin holds the white flag
After Graduation 1
After Graduation 2
Arrival at Charleston, SC – Naval Nuclear Power Training Command 07 30 2022
Bowling night with other classmates @ NNPTC
Group photo of NNPTC classmates

Recent Low Carb Dishes – 2

Moussaka
Lotus root slices stuffed with Salmon patties, Mashed squash, Green Salad with fresh basil leaves
Crustless Quiche w/ vegetables & ricotta cheese on top
Ribeye steak w/ herb butter, Mashed cauliflower, Asparagus & Zucchini w/ Shrimp

Something to make you hungry

On this post, I will keep on adding my dishes (if I remember taking pictures before eating them up) 🙂

Beef Bulgogi over Rice
Beef Bulgogi over Rice
Roasted Shishito Peppers with Soy / Ginger / Lemon sauce
Roasted Shishito Peppers with Soy / Ginger / Lemon sauce
Tandoori Chicken
Gamjya-Tang Stew
Japanese Yakiniku Bento
Ginger Pork Chops and Miso Soup
Ginger Pork Chops
Chicken Karaage, (reads as Ka-ra-a-ghe), Roasted Asparagus salad, and Yummy rice.
Beef Wrapped Asparagus – Japanese dish
T’s Famous Meat Sauce (with fettuccini)
Eggplant Parmesan
Shrimp Pesto Sauce with fettuccini
Scallop, Shrimp, Bacon and Squash
Lotus Roots – Japanese side dish
Green Chili Chicken Enchilada
French Bread French Toast with Bacon strips
Curry flavored Ground Beef with Broccoli – Japanese Dish
Chicken Florentine, and Mashed Squash
Breakfast Skillet with Tortilla
Garlic Olive Oil Tomatoes and Eggplant Bake
Flank Steak

Tomoko’s Birthday

Birthday weekend was very nice; no stress, just serenity, and great conversation with my handsome husband Rob and good friends.

I truly appreciate everyone’s love and kindness.

Carol is going to have an adventure very soon; and I cannot wait to hear all about it once she settles to a new life with her daughter’s family (Tomm will follow once he completes his work here).

Birthday Cake No.1 from Robbie
Birthday Cake No. 2 from Christine and Ray (Delicious Freed’s Bakery)
Carol and I at Milo’s Wine Cellar
Three T’s at The Patio
Birthday Flowers
Once all the buds on Gladiolus blooms, it will be even more gorgeous!

Kevin’s Next Voyage

Kevin is currently attending the US Navy Boot Camp since 05/09/2022.

It was a hurry up and wait for all day long for both of us; typical military style.

He had waited for this day to come for over one year now – and finally his new voyage has begun.

Wishing him a very good luck and successful training – looking forward to seeing him in two months with a big smile on his face 🙂

Someone’s birthday is coming up

Someone’s birthday is coming up very soon and Hubby is already giving his warmest birthday wishes to his Wifey.

Kutani-yaki Kitty mug and Pusheen mug for my daily coffee and tea – because he knew I was looking for something solid but cute.

More events are coming up on next weekends and the following weekends 🙂

Kutani-yaki Kitty Mug will be displayed along with Imari-yaki wine glasses.
Kutani-yaki mug close up.
Pusheen mug is for daily use.

Front Yard Flower Bed

Front yard project is still going on; and our small flower bed try-outs are so far successful.

Hopefully they can survive the summer heat this year, and we will figure out what other types of plants will go well for our front yard.

Initial Front Yard Planter Project
First Four Plants – Rosemary, Hibiscus, Lantana, and Gardenia
Lantana blooming
Hibiscus blooming
New Front Yard Planter project started.