Meiji Mura Museum

On Sunday, we took a train from Nagoya to Inuyama to the Meiji Mura Museum. It's an open air museum with buildings brought in from all over Japan and some from the U.S. that were built during the Meiji era, when Japan had just opened back up to international trade. Aside from the heat, it was a great time.

Chris at the guard house.

Adam is ready for school.

Chris and Adam enjoy some grape shave ice that we bought at the sake brewery.

The Catholic cathedral that once stood in Kyoto.

The Tokyo Imperial Hotel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Adam ran around under a sprinkler to cool off before we left. He was soaked, but much cooler!

Tokoname

Waiting at the station. Adam found a great billboard that was filled with lots of doggies. Best billboard ever!

We took a quick weekend trip to Tokoname to see their summer festival. A few vendors were selling fish for the kids.

More typical Japanese festival fare.

Adam trying to keep cool.

Tokoname is known for its pottery. Their municipal hall was filled with vendors from every potter in town (or so it seemed). We bought a few cool pieces, then walked a bit on the pottery path before heading back to Nagoya for the night.

Swim Lessons

Adam hanging out with Calum and Jesse before their last swim class. Adam liked the water, but hated submursions. He can flip back and forth with only a little help, and does some kicking when he's floating around.

Unpacking

The movers brought the rest of our stuff. Adam is enjoying the boxes that we have unpacked. We still have many more to unpack, but Adam's room, the kitchen, dining room, and living room are all done.

Baby in a Box

Sometimes a baby just needs to hang out in a box to play and watch Sesame Street.

Cutting Board

Sometimes I like to take kitchen things and cuddle them in the living room. Sweet cutting board.

Play Time

Play time with Daddy - my favorite place, on his tummy!

Couch

Lucky Adam got a new baby couch that folds out for some baby sleepovers. It's great fun to sit and read all his books.

Helper

Nani is helping by napping on the freshly folded laundry. Such a helper.

Starting Early

Adam and Calum digging into the tub of beer at our Hail and Farewell. Adam eventually went headfirst into the tub.