Kenji's Birthday Party

Oh, it all went so well. Kenji requested that all the attendee's dress up like a ninja or some sort of warrior. And so during the few days that led up to it, I looked into the origami shuriken and a few ninja masks. I instituted the colorful decoration and the birthday banner--yeah, that took time. 

Meanwhile, Fay was busy doing her magic--the whole McDonalds deal: hamburgers, shaka-shaka chicken, french fries, soft-drinks. It was good!

Calvin and I were the McDonald's front staff. Each kid would hand us 100 yen and they would proceed with writing down their orders. Once decided, the order papers would go to the kitchen, and they would get whatever they ordered. 

Kappa

Yep, we're at Kappa again, munching on those sushi's. We just thought that it'd be special somewhat to grab a bite to eat somewhere outside of home to acknowledge Fay's 1st job. 

Kenji's Happyokai & Wood work

Kenji's Happyokai 

A demonstration to remind all the mother's and father's that their children are still children--that they're still lovable and can still be cute even though thin and stretched out. 

Neighborhood mother's

A fun little local festival that happened on a Saturday

Some sort of Architectural Promo Festival

...Lot's of cutting, digging, sawing, hammering--everything thinkable that could be done to wood. Perfect for kids. 

Christmas and Mommy's 2nd day of work

It's been nearly a year since Fay and I moved out on our own--since I've been working roughly 50 hours a week, since you boys have been going to school. A whole year. That's a long time. 

There's Christmas decorations up already--a month and a half before the special day--although the majority of Japanese don't know jack about the real meaning of Christmas. 

Mommy had her 2nd day of work today. We went with her, ate pizza and hot dogs, and took the train back. At the station we took a few Christmas shots.

You boys might have a few quarrels with each other--little boy antics; not surprising, but enough to make you not want to be with each other sometimes--but there are moments that are so unforgettable, moments that remind me that you truly do love and need each other. I captured one of those moments here. 

Dear Mike and Aich, thank you for making it possible for Fay and me to do something special for our Anniversary. You guys are so wonderful!!

Happy Anniversary, baby!--3 years from the day we first met, 2 years from when we bought our rings, and 1 year from when we became engaged


  I want you to know that I still love you with all of my heart. And every day I still try to be a better man for you. That has not changed, and I pray it never will.
  You are the woman of my dreams--not because you are perfect, but because you are not perfect and you complete me.
  You remind me that clothes were before suits; not suits before clothes. I still have a lot to learn about the most important things in life--Baby, for which you are my life-long teacher.

Update: October 8

Those little things that never used to irritate you before now become little pebbles in your shoes, a complete nuisance. School is like work for you, for any child going to 1st grade. A whole new world opens up, and you are forced to stretch. This is good for you, as it helps you grow. But try to not forget how rich in happiness we are inside. 

Kenji was given an opportunity for a sleep-over with his friends--something that he told me would be a stress-reliever for him. Before he went he asked if he could use my hair wax, and this is how he chose to style his hair. 

My New Office

I love it!!

My new office. Not that I use it for much. 

Computer Junkies

Online computer games and Wii Sports is putting other more important things into jeopardy. Although I can't blame you, 'cause when I was 10-13 I was a Nintendo and Joystick junkie myself. ha.