Thursday, July 21, 2016

Time for Trip to Japan!

We stayed in Japan for 5 weeks this summer and had many exciting events.  Isaac enrolled in Tsukushino Elementary School as a 3rd grader and Luke enrolled in Tsukuchino Tenshi Preschool.  Isaac was comfortable going to the school because this was his 3ed years and he already had friends.  On the other hand, Luke hardly ever knew Japanese, but completed the semester without major troubles.  Mommy, MH, had health issues and had a couple of trips to local doctor.  Isaac and Luke enrolled in a local Judo Dojo, Machida Judo Club, and participated in their training 2 to 3 times a week.





We met Isaac's Classmate, who is also flying out from SFO to her Mom's home country, Laos. 

We are in Tokyo, Haneda Airport.  Luke is leading the way. 
First meal in Japan, Udon, Shumai, and Onigiri. 
Japanese bathroom in Haneda Airport. 



First drill at Machida Judo Club. 




Famous Sushi boar house, Kula. 



Luke in the Preschool uniform.  He kept refused putting a hat on, until....

First Judo practice for Luke!  He had a sparing partner, Tatsuki-kun. 


Isaac's favorite restaurant, GASTO!
With cousins, Kaeda on left and Sara on right at Grandparents' house
Luke in the local park
Isaac's 1st Judo Tournament in Japan.  He is Isaa's sparing partner, Rinto Kato who is also a 3rd grader. 

Food court at Eaon.  Luke likes Moss Burger, Isaac lives Takoyaki. 

Hanabi by Jiji & Baba's house. 
At Tsukishino Field Athletics, with Isaac's classmates.  Rentaro, Miku, and Asahi. 


























Sunday, May 22, 2016

One year since the winless first Judo tournament, Isaac is now 2nd place!





It has been a year since his very first Judo tournament, in which he lost every single mach.  Isaac has been continuously training and participated in several tournaments.  He was so close to the 1st place, but happy to be the 2nd place.  All these kids on the podium were 2 wins/1 loss.  Nice job Isaac. 

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Annual Strawbbery Picking!






Annual Strawberry picking took place on Sunday of Mother's day in 2016.  We enjoyed eating strawberries for 2 weeks! 

Monday, April 25, 2016

Isaac's First Baseball Season


 Isaac playing baseball for the first season. He is really loving playing different sports.  This is his newest adventure. 



shortstop


Isaac playing catcher.
Isaac playing pitcher.

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Luke is driving!

Luke is driving David's cart at curb in North Oakland.  It is his first time! 

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Luke's First success on Skuut!

Luke has been working on trying to ride his skuut.  We continue to practice an dof course he wants to be like big brother!