Visit to Universal Studios Japan

We needed to get Noah's application in to have him recognized as a US citizen and Hikaru's passport renewed. That meant a visit to Osaka. And, we figured if we were going to Osaka we may as well go to USJ. Day 1 was spent at the Osaka Consulate and at the airport (sending off returning President and Sister Banks of the Japan Hiroshima Mission). Here are some photos (and one video clip) from Day 2.

Uncle Shogo and Aunt Seiko's Wedding

Yukari's younger brother, Shogo, got married to his girlfriend of several years, Seiko. I didn't get a chance to take many photos as Noah kept me busy and fought for use of the camera during the ceremony. I did, however, manage to get a few snaps after the ceremony just outside the chapel where they got married. Hikaru got to be the ring bearer and Noah elected himself the official disturber.

Noah's New Pool

Here are some fresh photos of Noah (and a couple of video clips) playing in his new pool.