Kamakura

On the train to Kamakura.

Info about the Daibutsu.

Guard statue at the gate of the shrine.

Everyone in front of the Big Buddha.

Adam contemplates.

Adam also found some very cool rocks (with lots of mud underneath).

View from the Kannon Temple (god/goddess of mercy).

Statues representing children who've passed.

Adam and Grandma looking at fish at the temple.

Going through the cave. Adam was the only one who didn't have to duck!

Pretty gardens at the Kannon Temple.

Adam sleeping on the train after a long day!

Visit from Grandparents & Aunty Karen

Just finishing up some delicious ice cream after lunch.

Playing with Grandpa.

Getting fanned by Aunty Karen.

Grandma showed me how to use the camera. Here are some pictures I took (with a little help).

I showed Mommy my new present (Veggie Tales!) from my grandparents.

Going to see my second movie - Surf's Up!

Me with Grandma and Grandpa.
We had a great visit!

Daddy's Little Puppet

Adam's New Baby Friends

Here's Calum (23 months).

Here's Jesse (22 months).

Bon Odori Festival

Carrying the shrine down the street.

Adam spends time with Grandma.

Adam enjoying the bon dancing.

Adam learns taiko drumming.

Callicotts in front of the tower.

Adam figuring out his first fireworks show. It was scary for a minute, then pretty exciting, especially when Daddy brought him a blueberry and cream crepe.

Peekaboo

Tongue Kisses

Moshi Moshi

That's how you answer the phone in Japanese. Adam just says, "Hello."

Let us out!

Sagamihara

Our new house - it's a triplex, and we're in B. Once again, no bathroom on the ground floor!

Our new to us car and the baby car that got us around the first week without a driver's license.

The cool tori gate nameplate that you get if you are more important than us.

There are even groundskeepers' cottages in the housing area.