Halloween picnic at Shinkjuku Gyoen & Meiji Jingu Gaien

We started our Halloween with a picnic at Shinjuku with friends.

The mums were amazing!

And a really cool spider!

After nap time, we played at Meiji Jingu Gaien.

Playgroup Halloween Party

I asked Louis what he wanted to be for Halloween and he said "A pumpkin with a face!" I ended up getting him a costume a little small as they didn't have his size...I thought he looked really cute and he liked wearing it. Jamey got a hand-me-down bear costume from Louis...still looking for a picture of him in it. He couldn't wear it long as he was cooking away in it!


They have a store here that sells all sorts of naughty adult costumes but I opted for a simple mask for the playgroup. I was in charge of music for the day - Jamey helped me out.

Box Truck

It's a box! It's a truck! It's a box truck!

Indoor BBQ

Our playgroup had a family bbq scheduled for today but it was cancelled due to the weather. A couple of us decided to get together inside to have a little bbq as well as some cake to celebrate Pearly's 3rd birthday!



The little guy is 4 months old! No bbq yet for him...just daddy's hand!

Jamey's first trip to Showa Kinen park

We went to our favorite park in Tachikawa today. This was Jamey's first trip out there and we think he enjoyed it! I know Louis had fun.

During Louis' nap in the stroller, we played a round of disc golf. This is the first and only disc golf course we have discovered here.

Louis had fun flying a kite with Derek.

Boys

Cute picture :)

Playgroup meets at the park

Today our playgroup met at Shinjuku Gyoen. The kids had fun running around and enjoying a picnic lunch.

Jamey took a nap

Hike - Nenogongen Temple Complex

We took our first big hike since last spring today to the Nenogongen Temple Complex. In addition to a temple, there was a huge bell that visitors are permitted to ring. This was Louis' favorite part - he was so excited about it! He did really well on the hike and made it up the hardest part by himself. Derek carried him for the hike back down - during which he fell asleep, a very well deserved nap!

Guards at the temple complex

Derek & Louis ringing the bell

Gorgeous view - the day was perfect and sights were breathtaking.

Run for the Cure!

Today we participated in a 10k Run for the Cure (supports breast cancer awareness/education efforts) in Tokyo. The route took us around the Imperial Palace grounds. Derek and I were happy to come in under an hour - training has been tricky with baby and toddler! We also walked a couple miles to the start (no convenient way to take the subway) and jogged home afterwards.

Halloween gifts & inside fun

Today a package with gifts & Halloween stuff arrived from nana and grandpa. I think Louis' favorite item was the bubble wrap!

After seeing a skateboard/stunt bike show during our trip to Matsumoto, Louis really wanted daddy to make him a skate board. A little cardboard, tape and mom's workout step and Louis was ready to go.

Jamey is sticking to the giraffe for now

Louis & his stroller

Louis playing in his stroller...as you can tell, I keep it pretty loaded down - water bottle, purse, diaper bag, and of course, the umbrella (it rains a lot here).

Matching T-Shirts

A gift from grandma!