Celebrating USA Independence day in Japan took a little planning and creativity. Curtis took Friday the 3rd off to hang out with Avery and me. We went to a place called Sea Paradise which is right on the ocean. It is Japan's version of Sea World. It has 3 aquarium exhibits, an aquatic theater, and an area that you can "pet" some of the sea life. We really had a great time and fabulous weather.
Avery "petting" a dolphin....they are sooooo cute!!!!
Avery and the Beluga Whale, which the Japanese call a white dolphin.
The schools of fish were amazing at the aquarium. Here is a picture of Avery looking at one.On July 4th, we got together with 2 other American families, the Drakes and the Idas, to celebrate "American" style. We grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, chips & dip, brownies and peach cobbler.....and don't forget the fireworks...well, the best fireworks we could get. Avery enjoyed the sparklers the most. It wasn't River Front, but we enjoyed what we had. We were so grateful to have some other American families to celebrate with.
With Avery and Dawson, safety is always first.....yeah, right!
With Avery and Dawson, safety is always first.....yeah, right!
5 comments:
Looks like a fun celebration to me & I'm sure Avery enjoyed Sea Paradise. We enjoyed talking to you & looking at you on Skype the other night. Technology is pretty amazing, huh? MaSam was just baffled by it. Loved all the pics, well almost. I won't comment on that last one with the mean old looking man in it...lol!
~ Much love to all ~
Looks like you guys had a great 4th. Did Curtis tell you I called, probably not. Sea Paradise looked cool, I took the girls to the Chattanooga aquarium last week and they loved it too. Alaina misses Avery, we got a magnetic board to hang up in her room and she wanted to put Avery's picture on it :-(
Miss you guys!
Your aquarium pictures turned out great. What a neat place to take Avery at this age.
The burgers look so good. We just hosted a week of 15 researchers so Saturday ended up being a day of rest for us. It was the lamest 4th of July I have ever been a part of. :) I guess it didn't really feel like the 4th here in this country. I was also thinking that you guys aren't too far from the inventors of the fireworks.
That is definitely making the best of your surroundings...looks like you guys had a blast. I love the picture of Avery and her friend in the goggles. Curtis is just true to form in that last picture! Love you all - Aunt Tessi
The countdown is on now. Avery is absolutely precious in all the pictures. I agree with Teresa - Curtis is in his fine form on that last shot. Wouldn't have expected anything less....
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