Noi's Graduation

Mother Nature couldn't stop that~! Or the excitement of the children....

Congratulations Noi~!!!!!!!!

Girls Day Set-Up, Birthdays, PJs

Great weekend.
Noi's grandparents came by to set up her Hinamatsuri Doll stand, then we celebrated Hideto's mom's 70th B-day, and Noi received PJs from her grandma and auntie in the USA, which are one set for her and one for her cute doll~!
I love Hideto's dad in this photo, gobbling down the b-day cake.
I cooked them dinner, we had a special meatloaf and garlic bread.

Setsubun - Go away Devil

We had a blast celebrating setsubun...http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/26004/Setsubun.html

We threw peanuts outside and said "Devil go Away and Good Luck come to our home~!"
Hideto wore the devil mask and we also threw peanuts at him - LOL.

Also we ate special sushi rolls, only available at this time of the year.

A great way to celebrate Spring.

2011 - Elementary on the Way~!

Noi's grandparents gave her an elementary school backpack for a new year's present. It is ADORABLE. We are all excited for her to enter elementary school. After receiving it, we went to the neighborhood temple and made wishes for Noi's upcoming year. She drew a fortune and received the highest luck. It was a lovely day.

Peter Pan Warm-Up

Noi is going to be Wendy in her school performance of Peter Pan this weekend.
She has been practicing everyday - we are so excited.
It's not the whole play, just a short version.

Thanksgiving Party

We had our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Party in our home last night - it was wonderful! The children had a blast playing together and holding Gretchen's new baby girl and the adults made delicious food together and brought many dishes as well. We all enjoyed great conversation. Hideto and I felt really blessed that we made the move to Akita and have met such amazing people. HAPPY THANKSGIVING~!!!

Noi doing a puzzle.

Mom, you asked me if Noi is smart. I think she is, please look at this....