Visitors!

We have had some fun filled weeks so far, and it is about to get even better. Mike's mother, Janet and Mike's brother Joey have been here for about 2 weeks, and it has been a blast. For the first week we were on the road with Mike tooling around Tokyo and Yokohama. We went to a mini amusement park with the kids, went to baseball games, of course, and ate yummy food. For the 2nd week, all of us but Mike came back to Hiroshima. We hung out in our town for a few days, letting the kids get back on somewhat of a schedule, while Janet, Joey and I walked around the city. We had a little routine going too; we would drop the kids off at school and go to Starbucks for our morning coffee. We would then sit there for about an hour watching all the people walk/run/fall/bike by. There was one day that we actually saw a barking lady. I guess wherever you go in this world, there will always be entertainment if you wait for it. One of the days, we took the kids to the family pool that is just open for 2 months in the summer. It was so much fun!

On Thursday, Janet and Joey surprised me with a mini vacation with Mike. I met him in Nagoya and we both just got back tonight. It was so needed and so sweet! Our week is about to get better. Mike's dad, Gary comes tomorrow night, and we are just over the moon. Gary hasn't seen Mike pitch in years, so Mike is thrilled to have the man who taught him how to play, watching him. Joey leaves on Thursday, but Janet and Gary stay for another 2 weeks. We will be leaving next Monday for another road trip altogether, but then have 5 days off for the All-Star break. I have posted a few pictures from the last week. I will post more as I load them on the computer.

Mike has been doing awesome, and continues to amaze all of us. The kids are so great, and just make us feel like the luckiest parents in the world. Jordyn thinks she's 30 so it's like I have my best friend around. Jake only wants to play sports or do his puzzles. He is so happy Joey is here to play with him. Thanks again for the continued love, support and well wishes. We hope everyone is healthy and happy and doing well!

This is our mini pool on our balcony. It is too hot here for indoor play all the time!

Jake with his uncle Jojo watching daddy pitch at Tokyo Dome against the Giants

"Mimi" and Mike took J & J on one of the world's tallest Ferris Wheels....I waited at the bottom, thank you.

Beating daddy at air hockey, another one of Jake's favorites!

The fam walking along the bridge on the way to the Amusement park in Yokohama

Janet & I with the big Ferris Wheel in the background!

So excited to be at the Family pool and actually swimming!

"Momma, I have gum stuck on my lip"

Jordy and her many things. She is a collector, if you can't find something, check her backpack....thanks, Dora the Explorer!

Mike & I at Shooters, our friends' yummy bar in Nagoya