Tomorrow is Valentine's Day

明日はバレンタインですが、去年のバレンタインはさくらが小麦粉とお水を混ぜて初めて遊んだ日。その後、ピザを食べて過ごしました。
昨日は友人のクリスティーナの息子さんの２歳のお誕生日会に行ってきました。楽しい時間を過ごせました。
今夜はレッドロビンのハンバーガーを食べました。
今日はとても過ごしやすくて１３度、朝、昼、夕方を家の近くを散歩しました。今週は木曜日の気温は２０度との予報。
春と夏が待ち遠しい！

Last year at this time, Sakura was mixing flour & water. We had a 'heart shaped' pizza from Papa Murphy's. Just in case you missed it.

Yesterday, we attended Kristian's 2nd Birthday party. He is only about 2 1/2 months older than Sakura. They live down the block from us. We had a great time.

Tonight we had Robin Hood gourmet burgers. Tomorrow I will be heading to work, Takako, Sakura & the boys will be here waiting my return at lunch and after work. I can't wait to spend Valentine's evening at home. Takako has been doing a great job at home. Sakura really appreciates the quality time she spends.

Today the temperature got up to about 56°F (13°C). We took a couple of walks outside with the boys. Sakura loves stepping in the water puddles and crushing the ice on the sides of the sidewalk. By this Thursday, the temp is expected to be 68°F (20°C). Hopefully a lot of our snow melts. We are ready for Spring & Summer! Bike Rides!

Start of February already?

２月は寒くていつだったかマイナス１７度の日がありました。
明日はスーパーボールの日（毎年、この記事を書いてるけど）私達はスーパーボールの最中に流れるコマーシャルとハーフショーが楽しみ。ご近所さんに「一緒に見よう」と声をかけられているので行く予定ですが、さくらは１９時には寝るので長居する予定はなし（スーパーボール開始は１７時から）

ジョシュはここ最近仕事が毎日忙しくて毎日残業、来週には昇進試験があり、それが終わったらA＋の資格をとる予定です。

週末は皆でリラックス、さくらの朝食はシリアル、さくらはシリアルが大好き、時間がある時はプールに行ったりと。
もうすぐバレンタインデー（ジョシュは来週末も仕事、どんだけ忙しいんだか。。。）

It has been a cold February so far. Some days the high temp was 1°F (-17°C). Here we are, 1 day away from the Superbowl. I don't really care who wins as I don't care for either team. I will just enjoy the commercials and Takako is looking forward to the Halftime Show with the Black Eyed Peas. We are heading over to a neighbor's house to watch but may leave a little early as Sakura's bedtime is about 7 PM.

I have been busy at work. During the weekdays I sometimes get out of work about 5 PM or later. Just in time to eat dinner then either give Sakura a shower or take a bath with her. She is in bed by about 7PM or earlier. Afterwards, I study some material for my test coming up on Tuesday. It would be for my next promotion to Master Sergeant. Then I will be studying for my A+ certification.

On the weekends, we just relax at home, have breakfast together (Sakura loves Cheerios) and sometimes head over to the YMCA for swimming.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! We may just relax at home. 'Til then!

*BTW - the ice art was shot today from our garage windows...