Big Brother Party!

We had a Big Brother Party for Louis to celebrate his becoming a big brother soon. Louis loved all the balloons we decorated with in the morning and his new train set.

After pancakes for breakfast, we headed to the Science Museum to meet up with friends. Loius was excited to carry his own umbrella for the first time.

At the museum...

We finished the day with banana splits!

Making pictures for Army soldier

Derek asked us to work on pictures for a U.S. Army soldier stationed in Iraq as he had found a site (http://www.anysoldier.com/) that coordinated mail to soldiers. Louis had fun making a couple red, white, & blue pictures to send the soldier.

Setagaya Koen (Setagaya Park)

We found this nice park/playground and had a picnic lunch followed by playing, riding the train and driving the go-karts.

On the subway trip to the park. Louis loves to see the conductor at the front of the train as well as the tunnel.

Riding the train

Driving school

Louis is the first in our family to ride the Shinkansen (bullet train).

Fun with Play-doh

Louis has on his "helmet" which he enjoys wearing.

Shinjuku Chuo Koen (Shinjuku Central Park)

After meeting Derek for lunch, Louis and I found Shinjuku Central Park - which has a nice fountain/natural area plus a great playground.

Ebisu Splash Pool

Our playgroup met at a splash pool + playground in Ebisu (short walk + couple subway stops). The weather has been warm and sunny so it was perfect! Louis loved it!




Afterwards, Louis and I went with a couple other moms/kids to a nearby playground (after a short nap for the kids and coffee/tea for the moms).


Louis & his girlfriends Pearly and Phoebe

Kyu Shiba-rikyu Gardens

Louis and I met up with some other moms & kids at this nearby garden/park. Louis loved climbing the hills (Louis said he 'climbed mt. Fuji'), walking across the bridges and playing with the pebbles on the paths. There was also a small playground in front of the garden entrance that we visited for a little while on our way home.