Sugarhouse Park

We decided to have family times as much as we can before our busy daily life starts in August. This time, we went to Sugarhouse park and just enjoyed the summer and nature. I love some of the pictures that reminded me a movie "My neighbor Totoro" If you haven't seen this movie, it is highly recommended!! After the park, we watched the movie as a family and children LOVED it! Satomi was so happy to share her favorite movie as she grew up and having boys loved it, too.

Star Festival

This summer, Satomi has started to teach Japanese little more seriously to Rob and Skyler since Skyler misses his preschool. It's been challenging for Rob to get back to school setting and being a student, but Skyler and Robert are progressing slowly. This month we learned about Star Festival. We didn't have bamboo tree so we decorated a tree on our front yard. It was fun to teach Satomi's culture and how she celebrated when she was little.

Happy July 4th!

This is the very first year since we had our children to even attempt to go see fireworks on July 4th. Earlier that day, we had BBQ at Biggs'house and kids got to play with their cousins and uncles. Robert had to work that night yet he was able to get off just about the time when the firework starts. It was a fun day, even though kids were all so worn out. It's a good 'worn out' experience, I think (except, Evan totally didn't like the sounds of fireworks and Skyler touched the fire and burnt his finger a little).

Star Festival

This month, Satomi started to teach Japanese to Robert and Skyler little more seriously after their request. It's been challenging but slowly they are learning so all is well so far. This month we celebrated Star Festival (Tanabata). We didn't have bamboo so we decorated a tree in our front yard. It was fun!

Friday Night

Satomi, Skyler, and Evan have started our new family tradition on Friday. Usually we are so busy until Thursday night so on Friday, we decided to give us a treat and have a movie night. This is usually the day of laundry, cleaning, and running errands day, yet we want to enjoy Friday night as other people may be. Our latest favorite movies are My neighbor Totoro, Jungle Book, and Ice Age 3. It's nice to take a break from busy life and be together as a family. Too bad we miss Robert most of Friday nights.

Cousins from AZ

Skyler and Evan's cousins from AZ came in UT for unfortunate event. In the bright side, we were able to see them. We don't get to see them often so we were happy just to get together. Evan showed his way of "nice to meet you," to Scarlett by giving her big hugs and kisses. Funny thing is when Skyler and Alexis were their age, they did pretty much same thing. We miss you, Uncle Steve, Ant Mel, Alexis, and Scarlett!

Water Fun

Finally nice weather outside that I can let kids play with water. I miss beach this time of season!! Just Enjoy watching my silly happy boys.