Rylee and Avery with their friend Sara. They love to play dress-up!
Alex was feeling left out, I have no boy dress-up clothes.
Our friends Brian and Sue came to visit us in Japan. We took them to Mashiko and Nikko to see the sights. We had fun together!
Indigo factory in Mashiko
Avery loves the tanuki!
We drove to the Nikko Mountains to visit Oozasa Farm with several of our friends. It was a beautiful drive, the leaves were just starting to change.
Hana and Gabrial with Avery and Rylee. Hana and Gabriel are also from Ohio and are living in Japan for 3 years. They both attend the same Yochien as Rylee. Gabriel is in Rylee's class and Hana is in the class above her. They are great friends!
Alex and Sara with Avery on the slide. Alex and Sara are two year old twins and Avery's best friends. They will be living in Japan for 2 1/2 years. We are so blessed with such a great group of people to share our Japan experience with.
Wide open spaces are hard to find in Japan. It was fun to see the kids run free, they loved every minute of it!
Avery is getting so big and brave, I think a lot of that comes from just trying to keep up with big sis.
A day on the farm would not be complete without some fresh ice cream!
On October 4, 2009 Kinugawadai Yochien held its annual Undokai, sports day. It was a great day filled with many fun competitions, singing and dancing. We were so impressed with the children's skills and abilities. 
Running Race
Rylee and her best friend Aimie.
Rylee's class, the Tulip class, preparing for their dance routine.
Closing Routine
