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Life Okinawa

Sakura {Cherry Blossom!} Festival at Nakijin Castle Ruins

Our last cherry blossom season on Okinawa has been an absolutely spectacular one.
And that precious, joyful little John Shea. He is oooh’d and awww’d over every single day in this beautiful culture. Okinawans love children. People of all ages stop to marvel, smile ear to ear and say hi to him. I think it speaks volumes about someone when they stop to pay attention to little people. They go crazy over his long, dark eyelashes and his stunning blue green eyes. They think it’s the greatest thing when he smiles at them {it is!} and tell him he is soo kawaii {cute!}. He totally eats it up. I love watching him interact with everyone around him. I tell him each day as I kiss his chubby cheeks, “we love you so much,” and “you are delighted in!”
Even as a baby, I think he gets that.


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Comments

  1. Caroline says

    January 29, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    So beautiful and joyful! John Shea has the most adorable smile – his whole face lights up!

    • Marshall says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:19 am

      Thanks, Caroline! It does… he is so ridiculously precious.

  2. Miranda says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Your photos are always stunning!

    • Marshall says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:19 am

      Thank you!!

  3. Bev says

    January 29, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    I love cherry blossoms, going to Okinawa has jumped top of my list, looks amazing. Love the hat on John Shea, he's adorable πŸ™‚

    ~Bev
    http://bevedlybev.blogspot.com/

    • Marshall says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:20 am

      Thank you, Bev πŸ™‚

  4. Jane {In the Pink and Green} says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    He is so adorable! Also, these photos of the cherry blossoms are gorgeous – I am wishing for spring here in the Pacific Northwest! πŸ™‚

    • Marshall says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:20 am

      I hope so too for you!!! almost there, almost there!

  5. Mary Grace M says

    January 29, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    What a great family photo in the middle! And I love your bag πŸ˜‰ John Shea does seem so joyful!

    • Marshall says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:20 am

      Haha thanks to you for finding it for me, MG πŸ˜‰

  6. ChloΓ© Arnold says

    January 29, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    Oh my goodness Amanda! These are gorgeous!!! And precious little John Shea is making me want my own little boy πŸ™‚ So glad your last cherry blossom season is so beautiful. And I have to ask, what camera do you use? I need to invest in one soon!

    • Marshall says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:21 am

      Thank you!! It's a Nikon d90 but I dont think its made anymore… though I am getting ready to sell it πŸ™‚

  7. Fran says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:18 am

    Cherry blossoms are my favorite!!

  8. Amanda @ Eloquent English says

    January 30, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    just stunning Miss Amanda. (:

  9. Sarah says

    January 31, 2014 at 1:14 am

    Those flowers are absolutely gorgeous!

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