Tokyo

We had a FANTASTIC time in Tokyo. The girls did a great job on the flights and adjusting to the time change. We felt like we were able to relax and spend time with the Rosario family. I would have never put Tokyo on my list of places to travel too but it was really a great city. I now see why our friends enjoy living there so much! Some of my favorite moments of the trip were surprising the kids with a trip to Disney Sea on Christmas Eve. I thought Olivia might start crying when we told her she was so excited. The city was SO CLEAN. I loved looking out of the apartment balcony and not being able to see where the city ended...it's huge. The pushers on the train. Yep, there are people that their sole job is to push you on the train so you can fit when it's busy...that was an experience. There were so many more things that we loved about the trip. I made a video of some of our photos. Enjoy!!!

Happy Holidays!!!

We'd like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. We are getting ready to head to Tokyo for Christmas. It's about time we visit the Rosario Family and celebrate Christmas Tokyo style...as our girls keep saying. Enjoy the holidays and happy new year!!!

The tooth fairy arrives!!!

Mimi lost her first tooth. It was hanging by a thread for about a week and a half. I thought it was funny once it came out she wouldn't even look at it or hold it. The next morning she ran in to the living room and said "the tooth fairy is real"...I guess there was some question in her mind.

Checking out the VERY loose tooth...

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was spent with both of our families heading to Stayton to celebrate together. It was so much fun! I think since the girls are getting older it just seemed to be a very relaxing day enjoying family.

Ironman Arizona

We were pretty excited to head to Arizona for some warm weather and to cheer on all the athletes. It wasn't exceptionally warm but it was warmer than Portland so it was nice. David was excited to see all his hard work pay off.

Making signs for the race.




At the bridge to watch the swim start.


Rows and rows of bikes.




We never have a picture of David finishing the swim. The photographers at the race did a great job.


The bike which he rocked! He had a great time and looked strong getting off of his bike.


The 1st half of the marathon he felt good but the 2nd half was tough.


You are an Ironman!!!


What's a finisher photo with out a little rain...


The next Ironman will be Ironman Texas in May. He had two weeks off and back on the horse...it's hard to not be inspired!

Halloween

Halloween night turned out to be a great evening. The weather held up and we enjoyed a fun evening of walking around the neighborhood. The girls both had parties at their schools and enjoyed wearing their costumes for multiple events. Mia was Snow White and Olivia was Daphne from Scooby Doo, however on Halloween day she switched it up to be Daphne with out the wig and vampire teeth. Whatever works!

Olivia with her friends at her class party.


Getting ready to walk the neighborhood. The entire school tours the neighborhood in their costumes.




We headed to The MAC on Halloween for their kids party. Mia getting ready to try and get the doughnut.


Olivia showing us her face paint.


Being silly...

Dancing Princess

Mia is taking tap and jazz. She has a blast at dance class and of course loves to tap. They are required to wear black tights and black ballet suit. This picture is taken from my phone but I thought it was too cute.