Go Bears!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Boso Village
We visited Boso Village in Chiba with friends (Coco, Tony & Pearly) about 2 hours away by subway and train. It was a really hot day so we spent a good amount of time in the shade of a renovated farm house. The kids had fun playing with traditional toys from the Edo time period and poking around the farm house.
Nice bug...
Monday, July 20, 2009
Playground & Bathtime Afterglow
Playground visit with friend Coco & her daughter Pearly. The little white patches that Louis has on are to repel mosquitos. I've got no clue what is in them (I'd probably rather not know) but they work pretty well and are easy to stick on & pull off.
Jamey enjoys his bathtime :)
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Tokyo Midtown Fountain
After playing with trains, we visited Tokyo Midtown (shopping/living complex near our home) and Louis played in the fountain.
Later, Derek took a turn carrying Jamey in the sling when we went to dinner. The grandparents said it was probably their favorite meal out...what did we go for you ask? Why, what does anyone come to Tokyo for? Mexican! (But seriously, we really did eat Mexican food...and it was decent.)
Nana and grandpa left the next morning for home. We had a nice visit!
Later, Derek took a turn carrying Jamey in the sling when we went to dinner. The grandparents said it was probably their favorite meal out...what did we go for you ask? Why, what does anyone come to Tokyo for? Mexican! (But seriously, we really did eat Mexican food...and it was decent.)
Nana and grandpa left the next morning for home. We had a nice visit!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Sensoji Temple, Waterbus & Odaiba Beach
Another HOT day...we went to Asakusa to visit the famous marketplace and Sensoji Temple. The temple was under renovation but we got a couple good shots around it.
After visiting the temple, we hopped on board the waterbus to Odaiba, where the beach is. (Grandpa is intrigued by his paper fan - a must have in the muggy heat).
Beach!
After visiting the temple, we hopped on board the waterbus to Odaiba, where the beach is. (Grandpa is intrigued by his paper fan - a must have in the muggy heat).
Beach!
That evening, our friends came over to go to dinner. Nana had picked out some cute dresses for Phoebe in the States and she enjoyed modeling them for us.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Zojo-ji Temple, Kyu Shiba Rikyu gardens & Yoyogi Park
Louis likes the children statues at Zojo-ji Temple.
The gardens
Everyone had fun at the playground after visiting the gardens.
Nap time!
Louis and Grandpa playing catch at Yoyogi park.
Dinner with friend Harry
The gardens
Everyone had fun at the playground after visiting the gardens.
Nap time!
Louis and Grandpa playing catch at Yoyogi park.
Dinner with friend Harry
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Mt. Fuji & Hakone
We took a tour that included stops at Mt. Fuji and in the Hakone area.
On the tour bus
First stop - the 5th station of Mt. Fuji.
After lunch, we took a boat across Lake Ashi in Hakone. Louis needed a wardrobe change and they only had adult sizes in t-shirts, but he didn't seem to mind.
Next a cable car ride up the mountain overlooking Lake Ashi.
Next a cable car ride up the mountain overlooking Lake Ashi.
A shrine at the top
I think Louis' favorite part of the trip was the shinkansen (bullet train) ride home!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Nana & grandpa come for a visit!
Nana and grandpa (Kelli's parents) arrived today. In preparation, Louis made them a welcome sign.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Yoyogi Park & Meiji Shrine
We caught 2 wedding parties at the Meiji Shrine today.
After visiting the shrine, we spent some time at Yoyogi park.
Jamey sleeps (during the day...he is a night owl!)
Jamey sleeps (during the day...he is a night owl!)
