Kodomo Nohi Videos.

Crappy quality. Sorry. Still getting used to this camera and proper techniques.

This year a Eisa Group from Atlanta came to perform for us. We appreciate them traveling so far. Everyone had a good time.

This year we also had a Kids Talent show. Enjoy!

5th Annual Kodomo Nohi 2009

For the last five years we have hosted a "Children's Day Party (Kodomo Nohi)" It is a chance for us all to get together for some good food and good fellowship. We invite any and all Japanese we know personally or happen to run into during the course of the year. This year was Fantastic as we had lots of new Families join us. We hold the party each year at my parents and Rieko is an amazing Hostess!



An initial count puts the crowd over 100 people. 30 more than last year!



Special Thanks to the Helpers!

It took these ladies 12 hours over 2 days to decorate the cake. They claimed to have work straight through with no breaks....not so sure.... :)



This year we featured a Kids' Talent show with some amazing youngsters.



We were very fortunate to have a Eisa Group (Okinawan Traditional Dancing) come all the way from Atlanta GA to perform for the group. Thanks Guys and Gals!

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Yuria's School Play

yuria play 2009

Charleston Tea Party

CHARLESTON TEA PARTY 04/15/09

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Its been a long time....we been busy :)

It has been a long time since I posted a note on here. Been busy lately. I took over the family business and Rieko went to work for the first time in a long time now that all of the kids are in school.

We have had some events, parties, and adventures I thought I would share....

In no particular order... Be Sure to click on the pictures for more...

We went to visit the USS Yorktown during their Veterans Day celebrations...if you get a chance do not miss the Medal of Honor Museum.

From trip to Yorktown 11-8-08

Sammy had a Birthday

From Sammy's 8th BP

Sammy did a pretty cool walking field trip with his school.

From sam walking field trip downtown

We went to the beach a few times

From beach with Jen & kumi

From beach with Jen & kumi

Of course there was another fishing Tournament for the kids

From Fishing Tournament'08

We went to the mountains with the Bergman's

From at Bergman's cabin

You can see all the pictures at our public gallery HERE

Thanks and see you soon!!

4th Annual Kodomo Nohi 2008

For the last four years we have hosted a "Children's Day Party (Kodomo Nohi)" It is a chance for us all to get together for some good food and good fellowship. We invite any and all Japanese we know personally or happen to run into during the course of the year. This year was Fantastic as we had lots of new Families join us. We hold the party each year at my parents and Rieko is an amazing Hostess.Here are the links for the past couple of years: 2005, 2006, and 2007 Party!

Here are the Pictures from the 2008 Party!

If you have any pictures that you would like to add please send them to rieko7@comcast.net

Please post a comment if you came or if you have any ideas for next year!!

We went out on the boat as usual and saw dolphins. The kids love seeing them. We had about 30 people on the boat for each of 2 trips!

We had a lot of new families join us this year which was great. We hope next year is even more successful!

Kids Fishing Tournament

My Favorite photo from the tournament. Yuria and her Barbie Fishing pole.

Our yatch club has a fishing tournament just for kids each year. The kids love it!

Kenneth and his first catch. After a quick measure back into the harbor the fish goes.

Sammy concentrating on getting his fish to the measuring station.

Yuria and her GrandPa.

The Kids and all of their loot. Joining us today is Dima (second from left)
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