Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Mt. Mitake w/ Grandma & Grandpa

Grandma enjoying the view
We don't know the name of this flower but
it was too pretty to pass up. (wish K or SAM
had been with us to do some of their "art")






There was a debate of whether we should
use the stairs to see the temple or go back
the way we came!

Looking down from the top of the stairs





Aaahhh, made it!!!

Monday, December 1, 2008

Summer Fun

Are they handsome or what ? :~)
Trying to beat the summer heat!

Please note the tiny little smile on E.'s face
as he is trying to do his best at being sweet
and innocence!

D. took a train tour with some friends.These fish were HUGE.

Paddle boat fun!

D. with his friend who also happens to be the
daughter of my very good friend.
After noting the handsome man in the picture,
do you see the turtle in mid-swim?
If you look closely, you can see E. and T.'s
reflections

This is one big frog!

This is the oldest elephant in Japan!
(I think they said 64yrs old)
There were a set of twins, but I had to get a picture
of the cute flip flops!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

A Day at Mt. Takao

Starting the day off right, according to E., is
with a glass of chocolate (soy) milk! However, the
other men in the house preferred the veggie omelet.
(eggplant, zucchini, squash, fresh spinach, onions
topped with tomatoes and feta cheese!)


The boys weren't too sure about the cable car
going up the mountain. Notice the angle of what
is outside of the cable car. This gives you an idea
of why it was a bit eerie.

In this picture, we are actually in the mountain.

These pictures, unfortunately, do not do justice
to the height and angle in which we were at.


The view from the top!



"Raidator Springs"

Building Radiator Springs
(from the movie "Cars")


Superhero Fun w/ a touch of Bond, James Bond

Superhero Fan with a touch of Bond, James Bond
(Aunt Kay, does the tie look familiar?)

Meditation - Francis Style

The boys were wrestling with dad and he needed
a break so they took a "meditation" break. In
addition to E's personal style, I think it's funny
how well it worked to stop the wrestling, not!
Thank goodness for water breaks!

Friday, November 28, 2008

Drivin' Around

This and the following pics are of the
"increased security" during Bush's visit.
We are not real sure what they were guarding
but they were everywhere!



Our unimpressed travelers :~)