Osaka Children's Plaza...

loads of fun! climbing wall, castle to explore, mock Japanese mail to deliver, yakisoba, sushi and takoyaki stands to 'make' and 'sell', bubble walls to create, skeletons to put together....

Noa has discovered her tongue....with a little motivation from Yaya and her chocolate...

for my valentines....

amazing and talented daddy making potholders with his favorite crafty girl!

SNOW!

check out her 'snow' outfit....heel heel shoes are for any occasion

Yiping,,,,

So amazing when God allows us to spend time with one of our far away treasures. Yiping is a friend from Taiwan. She was visiting Kyoto and came to stay with us for a few days.

Our neighbor Sumi-san is so amazing. She loves to cook sweets but doesn't like to eat them....so guess who benefits from her labors? Yeah Us! This weekend she brought over cupcakes and the things to decorate them.....what a wonderful cold Saturday afternoon activity.....Sumi-san we love you and your dog!

in lieu of a sandbox....dirt....but she dresses for the occasion..

a budding pianist?

Lili's actual birthday....ice cream cake!