Monthly Archives: April 2008

See Beautiful: Sakura

The cherry blossoms (sakura) were in bloom when we returned to Tokyo from our trip to the U.S.

Hanami (flower viewing) parties are very popular this time of the year. There are literally thousands of people sitting under the trees – celebrating all day and night.

These are pictures from Yoyogi Park during the middle of...

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A View from the Car

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The next time you’re on a road trip and need something to do, pull out your camera and take photos from the car. You don’t even need to stop the car to do this (assuming you’re the passenger)!

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Pasta…and a Trip to Des Moines

While we were back in the U.S., Shawn and I drove to Des Moines to visit my family. Actually…Shawn drove and I assumed my usual spot as the passenger.
My grandmother came over and shared her recipe for pasta and meatballs. I will include the the recipe and more photos in a different post!

There...

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Say Hello to Mallory…

Check out the newest addition to my sister and brother-in-law’s family…

Shawn was trying to teach Mallory how to arm wrestle. I guess it’s never to early to learn…unfortunately, she wasn’t too interested. Maybe it was the teacher?

This was my first attempt at taking photos of people, so feedback is welcome! I have...

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Guess Who?

Just a little sneak preview of my niece…

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