SOX the winner

To celebrate the victory, bought Sox baseball cap for Tonchan, which she doesn't appreciate very much...

Boston

3 hours of Amtrak ride was not bad. We sat next to a couple with 13 months old girl, and Tonchan was happy meeting a little friend.

We checked in Hilton Boston, took a walk and checked out Quincy Market. Then we got back to hotel, had room service, then went to sleep.

Evan and Miho came to pick us up this morning, when somehow Tonchan managed to loosen the mouth wash and sucked some of it...!! Oh well....

Evan took us to Duck Tour, after we had clam chowder. Yes, Tonchan had it, too! Then we picked up Miho san, and went to their house (actually, his father's) and had early Thai dinner. Tonchan had some rice and dumplings. She also met their dog, the first time to see the dog. She was curious from far, but scared to be close...

They drove us back to hotel, while she took nap on the car, and said bye bye to both of them. It was great to see both of them are doing great.

Going to Boston

We're off to Boston this afternoon by Amtrak!

Taking a break

Ren left for the 2nd part of his business trip this morning. We stayed home all day today as we were tired from yesterday...

Day in Manhattan

Took Metro North to Grand Central to see G-Grandma and Grandpa for lunch at Rodeo Bar in Manhattan. GG was in good shape as usual and, oh my, she talks a lot!!

Lee-kun came by and we went to his place for break before coming home. Train was crowded with business people around 4:30 in the afternoon. Does people work...?

Taking walk in Stamford

Beautiful weather today. After breakfast, took a walk to Stamford station to buy Amtrak tickets to Boston for Sat, then went to diner for lunch with Aunt Em and Uncle Dolf and Linda. Tonchan tasted french fries for the first time! Then we went to mall for some shopping AND the pretzel, and walked back home. We all had dinner at home together and Tonchan and I excused ourselves to go to bed early.

We're here!

Arrived JFK safely after 11 hour and 40 min flight of ANA. She had a couple of naps, but didn't sleep at all. She probably was busy to see what was going on around her: always someone is doing something on the flight.

B mama and Ren came to pick us up at the airport, and drove home. She cried on the baby seat, but eventually fell asleep. She has to get used to it no matter if she likes it or not.

So, she was up until 8 p.m., and slept very good until 8 a.m. next morning. Good girl!

いってきます

いってきます
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Depart Tokyo for NY to visit the half side of family tree. We got stopped at the immigration because of her US passport. They said it doesn't prove her Japanese nationality, and doesn't have visa nor entry permit (she was born in Japan). Had to show other semi IDs but those don't say she's a Japanese. They said they assumed I wouldn't lie about her nationality, therefore, they stamped entry and departure on the same page. Good grief... Have to get her Japanese passport for next time.

ポリオ

ポリオ
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Polio vaccination today. It's a sweetened vaccination, supposedly have strawberry flavor, for baby to drink easily.

NEW WATCH

NEW WATCH
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Needed a new watch which doesn't bother holding a baby for the trip, and bought this one in Shibuya. Went to TGI Friday for lunch after the shopping, but Tonchan was not in a good mood since she didn't nap, and didn't each much at all. She fell asleep there after I breast fed her for about 1 hour...

初スターバックス

初スターバックス
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She wants to try everything we do. Today, she tried our GRANDE SOY CHAI LATE.

自分でいないいないばあ

自分でいないいないばあ
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NIS FOOD FEST

NIS FOOD FEST
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Checked out Nishimachi International School's Food Fair (we missed B-Mama's call, sorry!). Had to leave as she was getting hungry, but we parents had some good food.

和子さんと

和子さんと
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My mother was in the area and called me after her hair cut, and we met up in Omotesando. Had cake and tea at Crayon House, then had dinner at home.

ひとりでできた！

ひとりでできた！
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She could scoop SHIROAE by herself, and ate it!!

Happy birthday to me

Received a surprise call from Myron papa and Anna in the morning, and flowers from my husband. I don't feel I'm getting old at all...

So, to celebrate my birthday, I went to get an international licence in the morning with Tonchan, not that I'm going to drive for sure but just in case if I have to somehow. We headed to Gymboree, had lunch there, and joined the music class. She didn't like the shaker they had and couldn't enjoy much....

何かな？

何かな？
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後片付け

後片付け
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お手伝い

お手伝い
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Helping folding towels with dad....

ガム？

ガム？
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Definitely don't want hair gum.... hope it's not chewy...

今泣いたカラスがもう笑った

今泣いたカラスがもう笑った
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財布チェック

財布チェック
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She's into checking what's in it these days, and checking my wallet....

ケント＆丈太郎

ケント＆丈太郎
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Kent and Jojo came over with moms, while we were having lunch at Suji's. Ayaha came over later after her baby English class. They started touching/grabbing each others eyes and hairs on the floor.