good bye 2009

the day before yesterday, chiekos parents and her sister's family came to visit.

they brought a feast with them. such good food here in japan.

all kinds of salads and meat and sweets and fruit.

i was so full, but i had to keep eating.

yesterday ray was 6 weeks old.

he was smiling up a storm for us.

and also yesterday,

casey and chieko had a party for friends and coworkers.

it was fun and of course, like parties everywhere,

there was a ton of yummy food.

again, i ate.

today casey, chieko and doug went out to do some errands while i stayed here with ray, (you know how much this bothers me, NOT!!)

they came back with coffee and doughnuts from mr. donut.

i have to say,

japan has better doughnuts.

this morning i read ray one of his books,

brown bear, brown bear,

what do you see?

as you can tell, he really enjoyed it

we are staying in tonight,

the weather outside is frightful.

i hope you all have a safe and fun new years eve and

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!