Play Port

so...most of you have heard me talk (maybe even whine) about how little there is for Quin and I to do here on Guam. They just don't have the variety of classes or activities I was use to after living in southern CA. Actually, I should rephrase that- there are NO classes. Not a single one for children under 4. Unless you are military of course- they have some stuff on base.

That said, having been here nearly a year, and thankfully having met some great new friends, we have found a decent amount of activities to keep ourselves busy and entertained. And because our family and friends will never have the chance to come visit or see where we are living...I thought I would share some photos and document it this way.

One of the places we enjoy going is Play Port. It's just an indoor play place in one of the malls. New here to Guam- I'd say they do pretty well as there is nothing even remotely similar on the island. I have to be honest- when I first passed the place (and Q was too little to play) I wrote them off and said we probably wouldn't go. This was based on the "ball pit" style play room filled with balloons?! Balloons!? Really?! Aren't they like the #1 choking hazard for small children?!? Seriously. But, after a few months entertaining a mobile toddler, you get desperate and take what you can get! Ha! We try to go at least once a week. But we could probably go everyday and Quin would still be entertained.

and for our next adventure...

though most of you may already know- Ryan and I are happy to announce that we are expecting our second baby this summer!! We had a 4D ultrasound on Tuesday and got to see this active little peanut and determine that it was in fact another girl (which we had kind of felt all along).

So far, so good. A little over half way (or maybe closer- if we go 5 wks early again as we did with Quin) ;) The plan as of now is to have the baby here on Guam- provided the pregnancy continues along with out any issues.

"lost pond"

Last weekend, we joined a friend and did the hike to "lost pond". For the most part, the hike is coastal and pretty easy. If you go at high tide (which we did) you have to use the path thru the jungle for some areas to avoid walking in deeper water. After about an hour of so, we arrived at a great private beach with beautiful water and views. At that point, the trail turns in from the coast to lead you to the actual pond. Pictures we had seen of the pond showed a great natural swimming hole. Quin and I didn't join the guys for this portion- we decided to take a break for a snack on the beach. This was definitely the right choice- as what the guys found was more of a mosquito infested puddle than anything you would ever consider swimming in! We spent some time at the beach so the guys (and Sage) went for a swim before hiking out. Guam is definitely a beautiful island- especially off the beaten path!