Hello Spring

Ah spring.  Its so nice to see you!  While I realize we have had a rather easy and short winter, can you blame me for eagerly looking forward to one of my favorite seasons?  Things are not quite in full bloom here, but plum blossoms, daffodils and crocuses have all been in bloom this week.

This is just a random few pictures of our last few days.

Enjoying the plum blossoms at Yoshino Baigo

Audrey....

Many people ask how Stanley is doing, and thankfully I can say he is doing great.  Every Monday we go into Tokyo to see his doctor, who checks on his pins, does x-rays, administers therapy, and cleans and replaces his cast.  This photo was taken on Monday on his last appointment.

I do however still see him doing wicked things like this...climbing trees...with a broken arm!

One of the hardest things about breaking his arm was having to give up basketball.  Tonight was his teams last game.  We went to cheer them on, and his coach wanted him in the team photo.

 I spent Wednesday of this week with my baby who is starting Japanese preschool in a few weeks.  We went to our favorite Showa Kinen park for a special day together.

 chocolate covered bananas are everywhere here

                                         the park was packed, as all the schoolkids were on break

Daffodils make me think of my mother, and they were blooming everywhere.....

                                                                       
                                                             Plum blossoms

Another treat!  But we had to try the tulip flavored ice cream!  It was pretty good!

                                                                       silly girl

And lastly little Molly was so pleased to have Barbara Thomson save and send her a treat bag from the New Years treat in Cuyahoga Falls.  Her whole face lit up, and I could have wept for her.  She has missed that class so much, and has been especially homesick lately.  It was a wonderful surprise.  Thank you Barbara so so much!