Recent pictures

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, I have been very busy at work with a number of projects. Momma has definitely been putting me to shame with her posting on Momoka's Japanese page. If you have a chance, drop by and see the pictures (even if you don't read Japanese). Momma has some "Momoka retro" pix up there from when she was tiny tiny.

At any rate, here I am posting some pictures of our gal doing what she does best - being a doll. Hard to believe but she will be 18 months soon enough. The time has flown past to say the least. Some of the pictures are from Japan and some are from here in Hawaii.

First up is spaghetti face. Who knew eating spaghetti could be so fun?

Spaghetti is made from broccoli? The heck you say . . . . .

There is something hilarious about these noodles!

Next we have Momoka with Taz and Da da during a lunch when we were in Japan on vacation. It was a super time and we all enjoyed getting together with Taz and catching up on what's been going on. Of course Taz looked great and hadn't aged a bit since we saw her last. She must have some magic anti-aging secret. Why the serious face Momoka?

Here's our gal during a recent Obon event on island. Hawaii (Oahu) as a number of Obon events. The strange thing is they run throughout the entire summer. In Japan you usually have Obon in late summer. I guess in Hawaii they just can't get enough Obon. Our gal is sitting on the curb with a friend she made and is just hanging out and listening to the music. Note both have kawaii jinbei. Momoka's jinbei is of the Anpanman variety. Go figure.

Locals doing a little Obon dance. We plan on hitting as many of these events as possible this summer. Obon festivals are always fun with good food and a family atmosphere. In Japan Obon is a much bigger deal but these festivals in Hawaii will be a great way to spend an evening. Spam musubi for all my friends!

Here's our gal having a seat in her new chair. We had to buy a chair after seeing Sakura chan lounging in her little chair. She always looks so comfy with her feet propped up. Momoka crawls up in this chair to watch Elmo or whatever is on PBS or Nick Jr during her allotted TV viewing time. Momoka likes Sesame Street as well as Barney and a couple of the Nick Jr shows. She has taken to sitting on the arm rests of this chair and it makes me and Momma so nervous. Daredevil. Of course we removed the plastic cover. Probably shouldn't have though.

Lastly, a photo taken tonight after I gave Momoka her first piece of chocolate. Yes, she liked it. Momma didn't know I gave it to her and was quite surprised to see chocolate all over the place. During her bath time Momma found chocolate in Momoka's ears. Now how'd that get in there?

Matta ne!