Sakura is three months!

今日でさくらは３ヶ月。出産前から女の子だったら早い時期にピアスをあけようと思っていて、早速今日行ってきました。
私も既にピアスあいているんだけど、記念にもうひとつピアスを開けました。一瞬だけど、痛かったわ。さくらはというと、大泣きでした。

It is hard to believe that Sakura is already three months! While Takako was pregnant, we were thinking that if we had a baby girl, we would get her ears pierced as a baby. We brought her into Claire's at Shadow Lake Towne Center and Takako even got her ears pierced a second time. They both did a great job but as you may be able to see in the pictures above, Sakura's hurt a little bit more. We also bought a 'read-to-me' book at Borders, that Josh will read to both of them tonight, "The Giving Tree".

Baby Shower, our walk, & Dog Show 2009

先週の土曜日はお友達のベビーシャワーでした。皆でお祝いしました。来月出産だそうです、元気な赤ちゃんを産んでくださいませ。
ベビーシャワーの後は、風があって涼しかったので、家の周りをお散歩、でもお散歩した途端、風は止まり日差しが強くなっちゃって、デービスもクロもヘトヘトになってました。
日曜日は、オマハでドッグショーがあったので、ボランティアに行ってきました。３時間のボランティアだったけど、楽しい時間を過ごせました。

This past Saturday there was a baby shower that the Japanese wives group held for 156-chan. Everyone had a great time. The new baby will be welcomed into the world next month. After the baby shower, Takako returned home as it was a nice cool day. "Let's go on a walk with the boys!" As we started on the walk, not even 5 minutes into it, the sun came out and warmed us very quickly. We ended up cutting out a lot of the walk because of the heat. (Takako was holding Sakura this time.) Today, we woke up early, headed to the Qwest Center for the Nebraska Kennel Club's 2009 Dog Show to volunteer at the Pug Partners of Nebraska's booth. We had a great time chatting with anyone that wanted to know more about the rescue organization.

We are all tired

昨日、デービスとクロを庭園に連れて行けなかったので、今日、家の周りをいつもより長めにお散歩をしました。
でもとにかく暑くて、途中、デービスもクロも散歩放棄。「家に帰ったらシャーベットあげるよ」って言って何とか歩かせたけど。
家に帰ったら、デービスもクロもクールマットの上でグッタリ。
私もグッタリしちゃって、気がついたらさくらとお昼寝してました。

My what a weekend. We couldn't bring Day-bis & Kuro to the gardens yesterday, so we thought we would make it up to them by taking a long walk around the housing area. The temperature was close to 90°F (32°C) although we went for the walk anyways. We also got a chance to try out the Chicco UltraSoft Infant Carrier for Sakura. By the end of the 30-40 minute walk, Day-bis & Kuro's legs couldn't take anymore. They ended up just laying down on the sidewalk at times, but then after a brief rest and the promise of sherbet dog snacks when we get home, they continued on. By the time we got home, we all took a nap. Day-bis & Kuro were sprawled out on their cool mats.

The 4th of July Weekend

先週木曜日の夜はベースレイクで花火があったので、皆で行ってきました。でも、花火が始まる前にさくらが泣き始めて、結局、花火をみずに帰宅。でも車中から、少しだけ花火みれたけどね。
７月４日はアメリカの独立記念日って事で、自宅でバーベキューをしました。天気もあまりよくなくて涼しかった。
５日は天気がよかったので、オマハにある庭園に行ってきました。２時間ぐらい園内を歩いたんだけど、とにかく暑くて、後半は疲れちゃった。でもいい運動になりました。お花も綺麗だったよ。デービスとクロも連れて行きたかったけど、そこの庭園はペットは駄目なんだって、残念。

Just this past Thursday, the 2nd of July, a fireworks show was scheduled at the base lake. As Josh, Day-bis & Kuro attended last years show, we thought adding Takako & Sakura this year would be great! We arrived at the lake about 9:30 PM and waited about 15-20 minutes. Sakura then did not want to stay as she started crying as it was past her bedtime already. We hopped in the car, headed home as the first fireworks started to pop in the rear-view mirror. Oh well, maybe she doesn't like fireworks. On the 4th, we had a BBQ in our backyard. The day was very much overcast. Life goes on. Then...today we set out for Lauritzen Gardens. It was a perfect day as the temperature was in the 80's, blue sky and minimal clouds. We spent about 2 hours walking through the gardens, snapping photos, enjoying the family time. If only we could've brought Day-bis & Kuro. What a great weekend!