Our Temporary Bedroom

Akira and I have sort of been squatting in Uncle Gogo's room since we came to America. 

Now, with our 'stuff' having finally arrived from Tanzania....we are getting a bit more settled.  We are still semi squatters, but at least we got out the crib.  Akira's big boy bed is still in storage, there just isn't room for two big minga wood beds, but we have the ellalel crib out.  And, we have some of our special toys from Tanzania like our rocking horse and wooden train set.   Tomorrow Uncle Gogo is going to build us a special play table to run our train and trucks on. 

Thanks to the whole family for helping us to feel a bit more 'at home' here while we are waiting to decide where we will be headed next.

Pig Races and Cheese on a Stick....what could be better?

What a day at the county fair.  There were lots of farm animals to see....cows and pigs, turkeys and rabbits.  There were pig races and amateur art exhibits.  The grown ups ate lots of good looking fair fare, but Akira and I were lucky enough to get edamame and blueberries to snack on throughout the day, as well as a yummy sandwhich and string cheese at lunch time. 

It was so fun to be with the whole family for a day at the fair....I hope we can do it again, really soon.

raw fish, really?

REALLY!!!

It is soo good.  I love sushi, crab, avocado, cucumber and rice rolled in seaweed.  It does not sound nearly as good as it tastes.  If you haven't gotten a chance to try this amazing treat for the tastebuds, do so immediately.  I feel sad for all my friends in Arusha who do not have the opportunity to experience such bliss.  Yummmmmmmm

Jazzercise

I'm learning at a young age that these thighs may need a work out in the future.  Jazzercise is making a comeback right?

Ponds, Ducks, Turtles and other natural phenomenon

A picnic at the lake while searching for swimming turtles and (OVER)feeding the one and only duck we found, well, it's WAY better than staying home at lunch. 

Thanks for the fun outing Mommy....let's do it more often.  I'll even try to refrain from picking up all the cigarette butts on the ground. 

Special People

Of course, my family, both in the US and in Tanzania are very special to me.   However, there are other special people out there, some of whom I haven't even gotten to meet yet. 

I got a chance to meet some of them this week.  One of Mommy's very dearest friends, Meg came to Northern California.  Akira, Mommy and I got in the car early on Tuesday morning to drive up to Pope Valley and spend the day (and overnight, it turned out) with Meg, her daugher, Celeste, her friends, Penny and Karen and their son Culder. 

I really had fun.  I loved spending a lot of quiet time with Meg.  I can see why Mommy loves her so much.  She is very special and she was so patient and spent lots of time cuddling with me.  And, Celeste is such a nice big girl.  She was quiet and gentle, a very different experience than spending time with Akira.  Penny and Karen are firefighters and they were so fun.  All the adults there were so patient with us kids and that felt just great.

Thank you to one of my new favorite people...my Auntie Meg.  And, thanks Mommy for having such good taste in friends.  I hope we'll see them all again soon in Seattle! 

swim party

I have a new bathing suit and a renewed interest in learning how to swim.  Pretty soon, I'll be just like a fish in the water!  Watch me swwwwiiiimmmmmm.......