yesterday morning i set out easter baskets for the kids. they were pretty excited about it (because they love chocolate!), so that was nice. (sorry, no photos of the baskets.) then we got ready and drove to karatsu for a kyushu-AFWJ family BBQ. the weather just managed to cooperate, though it was a close thing (it nearly rained a couple of times! but i defied it, stupid rain.)
there were a lot of kids, of all ages, but mainly elementary school kids. my three had a blast, running and playing.
first we had lunch (though there was plenty to eat all day), and then the my kids wanted to dye eggs. others joined in and there were loads of fabulous eggs! then some of us filled plastic eggs with goodies while others kept the kids occupied. then the bigger kids hid eggs for the little ones, while the dads hid eggs for the bigger kids. then it was easter egg hunt time! that was loads of fun.
next it was time for dessert so we headed inside for plates of cakes and cookies, coffee and tea. afterward i got out bubble stuff and let the kids go crazy in the garden. while they were distracted, i started collecting all our stuff. i certainly had brought a lot! and if you know me, you know that i always forget something. this time, we left tommy's shoes behind. unfortunately, these are his only pair of shoes. *sigh* luckily, kuri and family brought them home for us (though they are at kuri's place) so hopefully we'll get them back soon. in the meantime, tommy will just have to wear boots.
i got the kids to leave fairly pain-free, and hiro and sasha fell asleep fairly quickly. stubborn tommy wouldn't sleep at all! even though we weren't very hungry, i stopped at hirai for some dinner so i wouldn't feel so guilty about letting them eat so many fun things at the party. then we were home, in the bath, teeth brushed and on the way to bed when yoshi got home (yoshi had a softball game yesterday so he didn't go with us to karatsu. he was done by the afternoon, but he must have gone out to talk to neighbors before we got home.) after telling daddy about their day, the kids went to bed.
i have been to karatsu a few times before, but i forgot how nice a city it is. i hope to visit again soon!
(kuri's son being held by a friend)
(karatsu-jo)
(baby finally asleep--in mommy's arms)
7 comments:
What an awesome Easter you all had. So many beautiful kids and families. Looks like so much fun. : )
Hi Illahee! I'm in a commenting mood this evening, so here goes.
Sasha's dress is just gorgeous. I love your American tradition of pretty new dresses for Easter. Our tradition has somehow ended up being hunting for Easter eggs in the backyard in PJs. I think I have only one year when my little girl is in a pretty dress, and that's only because we went to Mass first. Sounds like you had a great day. I'm really glad that you and the other bicultural families have managed to make Easter a special time in Japan.
Lovely photos. Looks like Easter was a success!
Love how you dressed the kids up- they look so cute!
The Easter pic is precious!! And your Easter party sounds like such fun. Very jealous it was short sleeve weather!
Aw, what adorable kids.
And what a great day! I am envious!
That pizza was lookin' damn good !! :)
the pizza was fabulous. nice and crispy crust, just as i like it!!
heather, the weather wasn't quite short-sleeves weather....at least one person used her down coat whilst outside!
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