Pig nose

Gil and I were out for a walk and happened on to this pig nose imprint. They must have been trying to get through this door, but it doesn't look like they made it!

Busy Time

So much for keeping current with the blog.... I haven't taken any other pictures, so this is the first. I must remember to carry my camera. Things are in full swing here now. Everyday is filled with some activity whether it be from CHIC, KWC, bookclub, school, work or just life. Last week I attended an event where they were giving out free henna tattoos. Naturally I got one. I forgot to photograph it until today, so its a bit faded, but here it is. The first I tried to take myself in the mirror. It didn't work very well, so I got the boy to take one.

PS... sending all our love and prayers out to Simon!

More summer activities

Just a few photos from other summer activities. Now that it has cooled off, I find it easier to get myself on this computer, so hopefully I will be better at keeping up the blog. The first photo is of some sort of pills I saw in a drug store. It was very expenisive and the pills themselves were not in the boxes. The boxes were empty. I've no idea what the pills could do. Any suggestions? (Please click on the photo and read the fine print. Its a treat) I've also included a photo from the hike we did up the mountain in Suma. The ocean can be seen in the background. Next there is a photo from the beach in Suma. In the photo are the tables where they are fixing hairdos, using rollers, etc.. 2 other photos are from the the Philosopher's Walk in Kyoto.

Summer Activities

We have gotten out and done a few summer activities, some of which are pictured here. The city of Kobe had free admission to many area attractions for a few weeks. Here is a photo from the Kobe Port Tower which the boy & I visited in early August. Also here are several pictures from Osaka where the girl & I went to view fireworks. A friend had invited some of us to view the fireworks from his office in the sky building. I got a few good photos.

1st day of school 2009-2010

Today is the first day of school....finally!! Hoping for a great year.

Enjoy the pics.

PS If you noticed the trail of footprints going up the steps and beyond....it is evidence that the pigs were out last night!!

US Trip

Well, I'm sorry I haven't posted anything in a while, but it is so hot, I usually dread coming upstairs to work on the computer. I forced myself this morning, so lets see what I can come up with.

The trip home was long and full of avtivities. In Indy we visited friends, went to doctors and dentist, visited universities, shopped and ate. In Ohio we visited family, cleared out my father-in-law's house, shopped and ate. We were all ready to get back to Japan for some quiet time. Our flights were smooth and we arrived safely and on time to all our destinations. Hubby and Gil were exstatic to see us upon our return. It took us about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks to return to a normal sleep pattern and now we are fine. Just counting down the days until school starts. Here are a few photos from the trip.

Goodbye Mom-aw

After returning to Japan from our visit back to the US, I had hoped to regale you with stories and photos of the trip. But sadly, before all that, I must share my sadness at the death of my grandma. She had gotten sick for the first time in her life about a month ago. She was 89 yrs old but didn't look a day over 70. She knew we were coming for a visit and told me she'd try to hold on till we got there. And she did. She always was strong. We had a wonderful time with her, she looked great and was in good spirits. 5 days after we left, I got the call that she had passed away.

We'll miss you Mom-aw. We love you.