Japan! first day.

frogs in handa from Kristina Detwiller on Vimeo.

We got to visit Japan in early fall this year. The next several posts will be from our trip. 

The first day, we got busy searching for frogs for Hiroto. It was on the top of his list of things to do during our visit there. At first he seemed afraid, but he got used to holding them after a while. We had fun looking for frogs and all kinds of bugs during the trip.

Hiroto turned 2!

Hiroto 2nd Birthday from Kristina Detwiller on Vimeo.

Well, Hiroto had his 2nd birthday...over a month ago.  This post is long overdue, I am sorry.
We celebrated in our usual fashion; presents (thank you grandparents), cake making, dinner making, and the best part...eating!
I am sure that Hiroto's favorite part about birthdays (anyone's for that matter) is the cake.  This boy LOVES eating cake!  Lucky for him Yukine's birthday is coming up soon so there will be another delicious cake to eat. We love you Hiroto, congratulations on turning a big 2!

walk at Lake McConaughy

We took the kids for a walk today at Lake McConaughy.  They both loved it!  The highlight was the baby toads hopping around the trail.   Hiroto really wanted to hold one...we tried, but they moved pretty fast.  It was a nice way to spend the morning!

fun in the pool at Papa and Nana's

Visit to Papa and Nana's

We have been visiting Papa and Nana's house in Ogallala, Nebraska, spending our time hanging out in the backyard, hunting for dango mushi (rolly pollies), relaxing in the swimming pool, and catching up with Juno and Isabel...and, of course, Papa and Nana.   

swimming pool

morning

Hiroto loves to wear everyone elses shoes...