Thursday, September 6, 2012

Tram ride

Aki's first exciting ride on a tram! He was fascinated by the view from the above. It was a gorgeous day and we saw Mt. Hood very clearly.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Boats

Aki and mama took a train and went to Portland downtown to see boats and play in water fountains. He has been fascinated by boats and even enjoy saying "Bo!"

Saturday, September 1, 2012

19 months old - Musical Toy

Bike Ride to Oaks Bottom

19 months old - Dinner Time

19 months old - Ocho & Aki

19 months old - Happy Running

19 months old - Skateboarding

Park Day with Japanese Moms & Kids

In the summer, Japanese moms & kids group meet up in park and enjoy the sunshine instead of in a room at the church.

Bike Trick Lesson by Papa

Aro was teaching neighborhood kids how to do bike tricks. Aki seemed proud of his papa!

Piñata

Aki and I were invited to celebrate Saya's 4th birthday at a park. Aki tried hitting the Piñata for the first time.

Tennis

18 months old - Mastering the Balance Bike

Stacking

Aki started to stack objects as of August 23, 2012. Very exciting!

Babysitting at Milo's

Aki is getting better and better at skateboarding every time he gets babysat by Yuri & Silas. Milo is outstanding with skateboarding and is a good influence for Aki.

Portland Symphony in the Park

Aki & I got together with Saori & Lucious and Yuri & Milo to see the Portland Symphony in the park. One of the wonderful things about living in Portland is that there are many free concerts, movies, and events during the summer. At the end of the concert, they gave away free recorders to kids and played all together with the symphony!

Camping trip Summer 2012 - Day 8,9,10

Our next stop was Del Norte Redwoods State Park. Aki hiked for 1 mile of rugged trail by himself! On the last day of our trip, we visited the cabin in Yachats, Oregon, where Aro and I stayed at one month before Aki was born. It was great to visit the cabin and the ocean with Aki on my arm now. We saw whales and seals in the ocean!

Camping trip Summer 2012 - Day 7

Now we are heading back home. We decided to stay at Patric Point State Park tonight. And the park turned out to be a great find!