Shichi Go San

On Saturday, November 15, 2013, the Japanese Community Association hosted a 'Bunko No Hi' celebration at Sangha Hall. Part of the festivities was a Shichi Go San kimono dress up for girls ages 3 and 7 and for boys age 5. We decided to allow Jada to learn and appreciate her Japanese heritage by partaking in this wonderful opportunity. It was customary in ancient Japan to celebrate these milestones for their children. Thank you Aunty Anne Chung for informing us and keeping us in the loop about these cultural events.

 

Here we are in front of the famous 'Omikoshi' which used to be carried in our old International Festival Lantern Parade by the sailors from the Nippon Maru. I used to march in these every year while attending Andrews Gym summer fun. It was revived this year in the JCAH parade held on this same day. What a neat tie into their Bunko No Hi celebration. I forgot to suck it in for this pic! 

 

Jada's first birthday slideshow

Click on the link below to view Jada's first birthday slideshow. Thanks to Megan Kimura for making this fabulous slideshow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpAj2O9tai0

Halloween 2012 Part 2

Superman and Davone Bess!

 Wilma and Superman!

 Joshie boy

 She can be soooo silly!

 Joshie after bocha.

 Brother and sister.

 From the HPA Pumpkin Patch

 My first pony tail.

 Jada and Kylie Yoshida.

 Grandma and Josh.

 So photogenic.

 Trying to be like Lindsey Kimura.

 Brother and sister again.

 Where's Jada? On our way to Aunty Chi's.

Halloween 2012

Jada dancing to Gangnum Style

 Josh as Superman with Uncle Herbie.

 Josh with Grandma.

 Family picture at the Kanno's house.

 With Aunty Tiney, Aunty Aki, and Grandma.

 

 Josh loves his bouncer.

 Dad's first carved pumpkin. Can you see Elmo?

Halloween 2012

 My first carved pumpkin. For the kids......can you see ELMO in there? 

 At the Kanno's for Halloween

 Superman with Uncle Herbie!

Has it been a year?

It's been a year since my last posting. Here's Josh at almost six months old.  He's healthy as can be and good brother to Jada.

Jada here having fun at the HPA Pumpkin Patch.

Big sister with little bro! So cute!

Family portrait.

Pumpkin Patch at HPA

Jada had fun at HPA's annual Pumpkin Patch fair. She'll have more fun in the years to come as there were tons of games and things for young kids to do.