Christmas

The pictures say it all. We had a great Christmas! Lots of good food, time spent with family, and, of course, some new fun presents.

Making Christmas cookies with Maga

Can you tell she was excited about her new Oakwood cheerleader's outfit?

doing a science experiment with her new science kit

making jewelry with ojiichan

Christmas dinner at the Kawais

The day after Christmas, Leslee, Jon, Quinn, and Connor came over to our house for dinner, some cousin playing time, and more presents. We all had a blast! :)

cousins being silly

it's hard to get four little kids to all look at the camera

the "big" cousins

Cincinnati Museum Center and Krohn Conservatory

In between Christmas and New Year's, we took a trip to Cincinnati to explore the Children's Museum and check out the Krohn Conservatory. It was a fun day! Here are some pictures of the fun!

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights

A week before Christmas, we headed out to Clifton Mill to check out the beautiful Christmas lights. Our friends, Meghan, Dan, and Ian, joined us. It was freezing but we had a great time anyway! 

The girls loved "riding" this miniature pony

November Phone Pics

We enjoyed lots of beautiful weather in November. Checked out Germantown Metro Park and were lucky enough to see a snake, a toad, and a snapping turtle although the pictures of the first two didn't turn out so well (see below). It's a bit of a drive, but I think it's my new favorite place to hike.

Natalie always asks me to "size" her on the scale at DLM

gingko leaves at Smith School

MOMs Group field trip to Whole Foods.
Olivia got to make her own hummus and applesauce!

Lesson learned (hopefully): Don't give Natalie a marker in the backseat!

Getting very "hands-on" at art class

Yusaku and I enjoyed a tasty dinner here in Cincinnati before the Ben Folds' Concert

before the concert

Paw Paw Camp

Olivia and her best friend from kindergarten coming to our house after school