MEETING SAKURA

I drove all the way to Seattle and crossed 23 rivers to meet my brand new baby cousin, Sakura! Isn’t she so cute??

Oh yeah, I played with Kenji, too! I was taking a little rest, but he kept on jumping on the bed.

So I decided to join in, too.

We played with Hugs, too…

…and just looked handsome.

I also created an amusement park in his house. This ride is called the Stair Coaster.

And Kenji has a pool! He’s the most amazing splasher and water gun shooter ever.

And then I just wanted to look at cute Sakura some more.

After a while, I wanted to go for a walk around Kenji’s neighborhood. I navigated.

We walked more than one and a half miles! Kenji needed a camel ride home.

Before I went home, I really wanted to hold Sakura. She was so heavy and comfy.

Then I had my bellhop take my suitcase to the car. It was fun meeting you, Sakura!

KENJI’S LAST DAY & HANUKKAH NIGHT 8

I wear my glasses in the morning, and Kenji wanted to see what they were all about. He looks pretty good, huh?

Then he wanted to go outside and blow bubbles, even though it was really cold. Not me!

He loves playing with Daddy…

…And I enjoy cuddling and relaxing.

Then it was time for Kenji to go home. But before he left, he took these pictures of Mommy and Aunt Lisa. Thanks for visiting, Kenji!

In the evening, we celebrated the final night of Hanukkah. That’s a lot of candles!

Grandma and Grandpa got me this cool pedal Go Kart. Thanks for all of the Hanukkah gifts, Grandma and Grandpa!

PLAYING WITH KENJI & HANUKKAH NIGHT 7

Kenji and I spent the morning playing at home with everything in my playroom.

Eventually, Kenji found a spray water bottle. We had way too much fun spraying water into a bowl.

Then we went to the playground and had loads of fun.

In the evening, we celebrated the 7th night of Hanukkah.

Kenji got stickers and I got a book and another subway train – the F train!

KENJI VISITS & HANUKKAH NIGHT 6

Kenji is here!

He wasted no time in touching all of my toys, all before even taking off his jacket.

Kenji got to celebrate the sixth night of Hanukkah with me.

We both opened our presents at the same time.

Kenji got some rainbow scratching paper…

…and I got some metal trains. Kenji drove them on their tracks and I drove them on him!

KENJI’S 3rd BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday to my favorite cousin, Kenji! We visited Seattle to celebrate his big day. He specifically requested a rainbow cake.

He liked dipping his finger in the frosting.

Then it was time to blow out the candles.

SUCCESS!

One thing I gave him were my old Duplo blocks.

He liked them as much as I did.

Then the next morning, we went to brunch. Kenji loves to put Daddy’s hood on his head! Happy birthday, Kenji!