Moving Day

 

Well, the day has finally arrived! The movers are here. I'm really sad to be leaving Japan. I really loved it here!

 



 

The Japanese are amazingly quick and efficient. They had us all packed up within a few hours.

 

Sydney and her friend Lily playing in my newly cleaned fridge.

Elf Arrival

 

Our Elf Christina arrived today.

Sydney found her riding on one of the Temple Dogs.

 

We have 2 Elves, a brother and sister.

Christopher & Christina Pop-in-kin.

They take turns coming to see us each year.

Last year we saw Christopher and this year it's Christina who showed up.

 

The kids LOVE looking for the Elf each year.

 

 

This is Christopher last year. He found some VERY creative places to hide.

Thanksgiving

 

I'm missing THIS face and his furry Yellow brother's face this Thanksgiving.

 

I'm grateful for:

The opportunity to live in Japan

My family & friends (near & far)

My dogs

And so much more!

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

A Walk Down Memory Lane

 

While in Korea, we found my old Kindergarten builder.

It's still there!

 

 

The first elementary school I ever went to.

It was neat to show the kids where I lived and went to school when I was about their age.

 

 

New improved park at the elementary school.

Where was this when I was little?

It's awesome!

 

 

Random road, but I remember watching my parents and brother Jared finish running a race on this street.

 

 

It's been amazing trip and fun walking down memory lane.

Korean Street Foods

 

Korea has some AMAZING street food.

And lots of it. You can find little food carts EVERYWHERE!!

 

 

This is Yakimando.

It's like a Gyoza. Very yummy!!

 

 

 

This is Hotteok.

It's like a puff pastry made from rice with something like maple syrup inside.

This too was yummy!!

 

 

 

 

Pictures of random snacks we sampled while here.

 

 

 

I found a Twix holder.

Not exactly sure WHY you need a Twix holder, but here it is!

FantaStick Performance

 

We went to see this show: FantaStick

 

 

It was a lot like Stomp.

A lot of drums and musical instruments telling a story, so it was easy to follow along.

 

 

 

It was very well done and entertaining.

The kids really loved it.

 

 

 

We found Outback Steakhouse around the corner from the theater, so we HAD to have dinner there.

 

 

 

Mmmmmm, steak!!

Korean BBQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had to try some Korean BBQ while we were in Korea.

This was a nice quiet place tucked behind Itaewon.

We had Bulgogi and short ribs with all the extra sides that came with it.

It was A LOT of food!! But SO SO yummy!!