Tommy & Teddy

We are dog sitting Uncle Michael's dog, Tommy.  The K9 cousins are getting along ok so far. 

Our monthly brother date ... Tommy joined us this time.  Was nice sitting outside to chat. 

Outdoor movie and sleepover with my neighbors. 

Dad went to Zurich, Switzerland for the 3rd time this year.  Sounds like he had a productive and yummy trip.  

Yosemite

Camping in Yosemite ... been 6 years since we were last here ... had so much fun we want to make this an annual family trip. 

Yosemite Falls ... so beautiful and breath-taking. 

Selfie while kids try to climb closer the the fall to get some mist 

With our camp site neighbors.  Total coincidence we went the same weekend. 

Morning hike to Mirror Lake ... had the whole place to ourselves.  Can you find us?

Mom was in awe by this view all to herself, running water in the background and gift of no internet.  

Annual tradition - Shoreline fireworks from Google's parking lot, one of the best perks.  

Spiderman movie with Gma/Gpa then lunch at Google with our parents. 

Siblings dining out

Mom and her siblings (minus Auntie Tracy who's in Singapore) had their monthly dinner outing.  Seems like a tradition that they close down the restaurant and don't get home til after midnight. 

Dad and his siblings also had their monthly dinner in Fremont. They have fun Yelping for great eats in the middle point.

While our parents were at work, we went out for yummy burgers and sibling time too.  So fun going out sans parents ;) 

Breakfast date with daddy at Ikea before getting my new big girl desk. 

Daddy put me to work ... so many pieces to put together but we got this! 

Now time for my new comfy chair. 

Democratic debate this Wed and Thurs ... lots for our nation to think about. 

Weekly gymnastics fun.  

Be-lated Father's Day Celebrations

Since we were out of town last week we celebrated Father's Day a week late with Dad's family.  Mewies - thanks for hosting all of us! 

1:1 Father's Day tradition continues - yummy lunch at Jersey's Mike

Sweet tooth craving full-filled 

Pho dinner 

Summer pool fun with our neighbors 

Vacation Bible School carpool bus 

Tokyo / Kyoto 2019

We're back from Tokyo & Kyoto with the Mewies!  Our first international trip, what an amazing experience. 

Eating our way through Tsukiji fish market 

Traditional onsen (spa),  lunch and resort 

Largest and most colored cotton candy we've ever had 

Ichiran Raman ... we all got our own stall to enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen 

Our 2 little Japanese girls roaming around town 

We fished for our own dinner and we got to choose how it was prepared (sashimi, grilled, broiled, deep fried etc) 

"Louie" (aka Thunder) Gate

A highlight of the trip was meeting mom's host family from 20 years ago.  They are so nice.  Hope they will come visit us, Last time they were in the US was for mom and dad's wedding. 

Making ramen from scratch at Cup O Noodle Museum ... such and unexpectedly fun and educational experience. 

Dinner with the Ninja's 

Nishiki market in Kyoto

Cleaning our hands with holy water for good health 

Nara Deer Park - they were everywhere! 

Hanging out at the wild monkey park ... they come and go as they please.  No name tags on them as the staff know all 120 of them by name! 

Samurai Louies

Our "Kids Meal" while the adults had date night.  

Girl Scout Fun

Girl Scout Brownie end of year celebration 

Brownies celebrating an amazing year at Gilroy Gardens 

Girl Scouts mom playdate at Vino Artist 

Ethan & team presenting Maker Faire experience at Spring Symposium  

Mari and Daddy breakfast date 

Mommy & Daddy dinner date 

A house divided for the NBA championship 

SCU soccer clinic ... tiring but so much fun