Ahhh... It is almost the end to the first month of the new year. Things may be winding down for you as you read this, although we are just getting started again. We are starting on Takako's visa paperwork and boy is it a lot. We need to gather all of the paperwork, make an appointment for the US Embassy here in Tokyo, and then we should have everything ready for our PCS this December. (Still awaiting the assignments list that comes out at the beginning of February.)

She will also be getting her driving permit soon. Then we are hoping this summer she will take the driving class on base to get a 'AAA' license. Then she can drive pretty much anywhere in the world.

Our little Day-bis is getting a little bit bigger and weighs in at a hefty 7.35 kg (~16 lbs.) and he is almost nine months old! He has been a part of our family now for about seven of those months.