Sunday, February 13, 2011

Matsumoto castle and then Sawai trip





2010 continued-Narai/Seki trip

View of Mt Fuji on way home

Hmmm, sideways photo :P Too lazy to change it.



Ryokan we stayed at



More 2010 photos

Studio Ghibli trip with the Treibers


Conehead Milo---Finally on the mend after several months. He's now back to his normal cuddly, feisty self.

Gale's Mt Fuji climb-Sept 2010

2010 photos continued

First Day of School-Ryan 4th grade
Tim (with Parker and Tate) 6th grade middle schooler-waiting for bus

August-Fussa Tanabata Festival
2 best buds-Milo and Sully


May--Kira's 1st Dance Recital-she was a bluebird

Photos of this past year

Cherry Blossoms during Spring Break on base

Trick Art Museum near Mt. Takao

Gale's Lieutenant Colonel promotion ceremony (with Lt Col Martinez)

Easter at Kanto Plains Baptist

February-Mochi making with my Japanese ladies


More Kira video

Kira has changed the most, I believe. After attending a Japanese yochien (kindergarten) for almost 2 years, she is now thoroughly comfortable in the school. She is speaking in Japanese in full sentences to her senseis and Japanese friends. She is mentoring new American students, and helping her teachers translate. Her confidence and comfort level with her Japanese has been astounding. Even her senseis and principal are impressed. Just seeing her today, at her end of the school year performance, there is such a difference. Last year, she was like many of the other American students, doing the arm movements and trying to sing the songs. This year, she fully participated in the entire play. I just hope we can find some way for her to continue with her Japanese when we move.




First Post in a LOOOONG Time

Well, I can't believe it, but I decided to try and update here at least once a month. I stopped mainly because I post on Facebook much more often. But, for those who are not on Facebook, I've decided to start again. Especially since I'm having difficulty uploading any video on my web album.

We are PCSing soon!!!! Woohoo!!! Eglin AFB in Florida is our next destination. Can't wait for the beaches!

Ryan has discovered a love of music, specifically percussion instruments, including piano.







Tim is now busy with basketball and middle school, and still creates wonderful Lego creations.