About a month or so ago, Julie, Zack, and I were shocked to hear that the Chief was thinking about coming out to see us in Japan. Now thinking and doing are actually two very different things, so we all thought "yeah, yeah, whatever dad". But a week or so after finding out he was thinking about it, we received an email with an itinerary from Salt Lake City. And after a long journey this last Friday, the Chief finally arrived at our train station! His ankle barely survived, but he was happy to be here and even happier to see his two HUGE grandsons! It's been over a year since he saw them last!
We really want him to experience some of our favorite things here in Japan and tonight he was at our mercy as we took him to KARAOKE! Now the experience here is soooo much different than america, and I am not really a big fan. Julie and Zack on the other hand, well let's just say they could use a 12 step program ; )
So here I am with Julie, Holden, the Chief, Zack, and Hos. Now usually Hos is much more enthusiastic, but tonight he had a little tummy ache, perhaps it was the 3 hours we spent running them around the playground prior to going to Karaoke? Our friend Kristin also joined us for the 90 min. of singing our hearts out. And yes, after about 20 min. my dad realized he couldn't sit back and just tap his feet, so he even joined in on the singing!
Here we are AFTER returning home, and we decided to continue singing once we got back. But we didn't photo document that, so all you get is a happy pic of Julie, the Chief, and me!
(My photos uploaded backwards, sorry) Here's the Chief after enduring the never-ending voyage to our home. Holden and Hos are ecstatic to, and the Chief looks pretty darn good for 20 or more hours of traveling, don't you think?
This is one of those quirky things about Japan, and of course the Chief needs to try it! Here in Japan, time is of the essence, who has time to whip up some home made pancakes with maple syrup? Why spend the time when you can just by it in a can at the vending machine! Crack it open and chug away your breakfast! Um, no! There's a reason they are home made and served on a plate, this drink left a lot to be desired!
Here are my boys at the temple in Zentsu-ji. This is where the founder of Buddhism in Japan was born so it's a huge beautiful temple complex. We love the architecture! I'll try to keep up with the photos these next two weeks while he's here, I didn't do so well when my mom came! Next week is Himeji, Kyoto & Nara!
We really want him to experience some of our favorite things here in Japan and tonight he was at our mercy as we took him to KARAOKE! Now the experience here is soooo much different than america, and I am not really a big fan. Julie and Zack on the other hand, well let's just say they could use a 12 step program ; )
So here I am with Julie, Holden, the Chief, Zack, and Hos. Now usually Hos is much more enthusiastic, but tonight he had a little tummy ache, perhaps it was the 3 hours we spent running them around the playground prior to going to Karaoke? Our friend Kristin also joined us for the 90 min. of singing our hearts out. And yes, after about 20 min. my dad realized he couldn't sit back and just tap his feet, so he even joined in on the singing!
Here we are AFTER returning home, and we decided to continue singing once we got back. But we didn't photo document that, so all you get is a happy pic of Julie, the Chief, and me!
(My photos uploaded backwards, sorry) Here's the Chief after enduring the never-ending voyage to our home. Holden and Hos are ecstatic to, and the Chief looks pretty darn good for 20 or more hours of traveling, don't you think?
This is one of those quirky things about Japan, and of course the Chief needs to try it! Here in Japan, time is of the essence, who has time to whip up some home made pancakes with maple syrup? Why spend the time when you can just by it in a can at the vending machine! Crack it open and chug away your breakfast! Um, no! There's a reason they are home made and served on a plate, this drink left a lot to be desired!
Here are my boys at the temple in Zentsu-ji. This is where the founder of Buddhism in Japan was born so it's a huge beautiful temple complex. We love the architecture! I'll try to keep up with the photos these next two weeks while he's here, I didn't do so well when my mom came! Next week is Himeji, Kyoto & Nara!
4 comments:
I can totally see your dad in your two little men!
so fun that your dad was able to come for a visit. how long are you guys staying in japan? forever??
Erin, not forever, but probably longer than the 5 years we thought we would :)
I can't believe your dad! He hasn't changed much has he? Oh wait...he's smiling! (JK, it's been a looooooong time, right?) I guess he and my mom talk every once in a while when she's his nurse at the surgical center- pretty sad that my MOM knows more about you than I do! Looks like fun, even if it is in Japan!
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