Thursday, January 26, 2012

Pics from the Holidays

These are some of the pictures I did not get a chance to put up...  
We really enjoyed each other.  Being with family is the most important thing in life.  I hope my girls remember our traditions and special times for the rest of their lives.  We have so much to pass on and life is so short so be sure to cherish each other and every moment.

Quortney and I went to the Shrine for New Year's.
This looked like communion even though everyone says it is not.
People hang wishes and blessings at the temples for New Year's.

It is not just for the Japanese...
This is written presumable by an American.

After the communion the Japanese tied blessings and well wishes to this board.

We went to the mountain top for a new perspective.
Mt. Takatori is beautiful.

Me and my girls with a new perspective... LOL!

How they looked after my speech.
I gave them the same one my father gave me in Buffalo Harbour 30 years ago.
It's still effective!

My attempt at purifying Quortney.... LOL! 

I think it might have worked!

My favorite buddies...
Don't they look incredible!

The girls ringing the bell to bring in the New Year...

Franklin and I doing the same.
The guy who tried to get Quortney and I to feel the energy of his "stick".  
I would have to explain it in great detail... just laugh!
My favorite 20 year old and I bringing in the New Year together in Kamakura.
I had a ball at this sale.... Thanks baby!
Franklin and I went to HaraJuku...
I am taking Nyjai back for her Birthday for a shopping spree!