International Biggest Loser

Two overweight guys, Lj Littlejohn & Jared Scism, one studying abroad in Japan, the other working with international students at OC wish to face off in the ultimate weight loss challenge!

Come and follow our progress and pledge $1, $5, $10, $25, $50 or $100 per pound lost. A dollar pledge per pound with a weight loss of 10 pounds would be would a total of $10. All proceeds will benefit a new scholarship for students at Oklahoma Christian University who wish to study abroad, but may have a financial hurdle preventing them of going on a opportunity of a lifetime!

For those interested in making a pledge or contribution, please email lj.littlejohn@oc.edu. Please indicate in your email which contestant you would like to support and if it is a per pound pledge or one time pledge.

The contestant with the most raised money will have the scholarship named in his honor.

The contestant with the largest percentage of body weight lost will be given the title, "International Biggest Loser".

A final "weigh-in" will take place and the Office of International Programs on the campus of Oklahoma Christian University on December 17th, 2009.

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God had a purpose...

10 years ago, as we stood by a young Japanese girls hospital bedside we could have never guessed the deep and meaningful relationship that God had in store for us. Over the years that young girl, Reiko, became like a daughter to us! We watched as she studied the Word and with persistence was allowed to become a Christian, she was there soon after Stone was born and when we tearfully returned to the states from Japan, we joyfully welcomed her as she began her studies at OC, and we now had the privilege to be part of the next stage of her life; her wedding. Lj had the honor of walking the bride down the aisle while I got to share with her many special moments of the week leading up to her big day. Reiko is very dear to us and it was such a pleasure to be so involved in her special day. It has been such a wonderful blessing and experience to watch her grow into such a beautiful christian woman.

Reiko and I hanging out before the wedding!

Reiko pinning a rose on Lj; he had the honor of walking her down the aisle!

High fives for the "kids".

A family shot before the wedding.

Family shot after the wedding with the newlyweds!

The big family shot; American family, Japanese family and the new in-laws!

Japan Connections!

Group pictures are a must for Japan... so of course there had to be one at Reiko's wedding. Everyone that had some sort of connection with Japan (AET, missionary, Study abroad) all got into a group picture. Lesley Proctor (proctorspics) did a great job capturing the moment!

Family

Fabulous Finds!

Looking for something to do this Saturday? Need a unique gift to send to a friend? Head to the Fabulous Finds Show to see some great projects and support local business!

Swimming Lessons!

Stone and his friend, Joe, took a few weeks of private swimming lessons together this summer! Stone really enjoyed the lessons and his teacher, Alyx, was wonderful with the boys! We sure hope Alyx will teach Stone again next year!

Stone really enjoys the steps of the pool!

Whoever invented the noodle is a rich man... Stone loves the noodle!

An underwater tea party!

Alyx and the boys!

Swim Little Fish Swim!

On the last day of classes, Alyx made blue frosted cupcakes and gave the boys each a sand bucket filled with fun stuff!

Blue Frosting= Blue Tongues!

Horton Hears a Who!

I got the game Horton Hears a Who! on deep discount after Christmas. I had originally bought the game as a gift but sent something else so I pulled out out for Stone on this semi- rainy day.

He was so excited to play it... look at the happy smile!

Stone is catching the clovers!

Even Daddy got in on the fun!

The face of victory... Stone won both games!

It is the simplest things that makes Stone happy... I love the simple joys of parenthood!

A New Set of Wheels!

Stone got a new bike from Grandma... he waited so patiently for it to arrive at the store and then for Daddy to put it together. It was so worth the wait, he loves it and can ride it like a pro!

Happy 4th!

Family Photo Summer '09

What I love about Daddy...

I love him playing Batman with me.

I love him playing with Mitzi.

I love daddy when we play tug of war with Mitzi.

I loved daddy when I was a baby.

I love daddy when he gave me my Rwanda shirt.

I love reading books with Daddy.

By Stone

June 21, 2009

Here are a few pictures of the last 4 years of love between Daddy and Stone...

Hanging at home, June 2005.

Lj's favorite picture of Stone, June 2005.

June 2006 at Megumi's Ramen shop!

Playing in the rain, June 2007.

I love the expressions on their faces here... Ooarai beach, March 2008.

Fathers Day pool fun, June 2008.

Books with Daddy, June 2009.

Happy Fathers Day!

Dad's are such a wonderful blessing to our lives and Lj is no exception. I am so thankful that Lj is the dad of my son, he takes the job of Daddy to Stone with all seriousness. He is a great example and always mindful of how he is teaching Stone through the example of how he lives his life. When it comes to teaching Stone how to love others, treat others with kindness and respect and to open his heart to the many people that will cross his path, Lj is a great example. I love that he takes a first hand role in Stones upbringing and he supports me and we are always a united front on decisions! There is nothing more special and heart warming than watching my husband be the dad of our son! I love you, Lj!

Daddy and Stone just a few hours into the father and Son relationship!

Fathers Day 2009... Reading books a favorite for Stone and Lj!

I am so thankful that Lj and I both still have our dads on this special day! Watching Lj sacrifice so much to be a great dad for Stone I am more aware now how much my dad (and I am sure Lj's dad) sacrificed for us!

Grandpa (my dad) and Stone in spring 2007.

Three generations of Littlejohn's...Lj, Stone and Pops in summer 2008.

A Busy Week

Grandma Nancy is here this week so that means lots of fun stuff happening.

Monday, we headed to Chitwood park to play on the new rocket ship... from an adult and child perspective this is a awesome park; lots fun things to do on the rocket ship and never dull moment!

Tuesday we headed to the dollar movie with Rachel and Natalie to see Madagascar 2... after the movie we headed to Pops where Reiko and Amy met us for lunch. Since this is Stones favorite place he wanted to take Grandma there!

On Wedensday, Stone got to enjoy his first ice cream from the ice cream man... of course he chose the Batman one. Lj and I have a love for the ice cream man since we got to drive a truck to make a little extra money the summer before we moved to Japan... Fun times!

Yeah, Batman!

We decided to head to the bowling alley with Aloys, our adopted student, on Friday for our free games and to cool off from the 97 degree weather! Aloys was a pretty natural bowler... he did great for playing his first bowling game ever!

Happy "brothers"! Aloys is such a blessing to our family!

Of course, no week is complete without lots of Legos and imagination adventures!

AHHH Shucks!

It was time to make dinner and since Stone loves to help out in the kitchen I employed his help to shuck the corn. He was more than happy to help. This is the first time this summer for us to get corn on the cob so he was interested to see how it all works!

Very concentrated on his task... I love having a helper in the kitchen.

Success... beautiful... 4 ears down and ready to cook! YUMMY!

Thanks Stone for all you great help! I love you!