Today was Camp Zama's Cherry Blossom Festival. The blossoms have been slow to bloom, due to the unseasonably cold weather, but the past day (yes, just one day), really helped them open. Our blossoms at Sagamihara are a little behind these. Adam insisted on Mommy picking up any blossoms on the ground so he could collect them. 
The booths (food, games, and toys) were set up for maximum cherry blossom viewing. I love the little girl peeking out from behind her dad's legs. As always, the Japanese were going crazy for all things American. We cheered for our friends who ran the 7 K run, then headed to get some food. We chose some nachos with homemade pico, a crepe with strawberries, azuki bean, and whipped cream, and some peanut butter fudge. So healthy! We ate with Amy, Jesse, and Kerri, since their Daddy was also gone. We also got chatted up by a friendly Japanese man looking to practice his English.
After the feast, the boys (Adam, Jesse, and Calum) were promised ONE kiddie ride. They chose the cars that you could drive yourself. Adam had a great time, but spent most of his time driving right into the curb. I spent most of my time attempting to lift the car and right it, since it only went forward, not backward.
Posing in front of some sakura.
After a nap at home, Adam insisted on going back to the "party." We got some dinner (doner kebabs), and watched the American band perform (Fools and Horses, from the Virginia area). Adam danced along, then got a free CD and posed for a picture with one of the singers.
After the concert, we had to try the sakura ice cream. It was good, but different.
Adam really wanted to jump in the dinosaur, but Mom wasn't willing to pay the money (and he just barely wasn't old enough - you were supposed to be three to jump, darn it!). Instead, he posed like a dinosaur in front of the dinosaur jumper.
Mom did allow him one ride - the train. Since the festival was almost over, he was the only child riding it. Best party ever!
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