Mochi Making

Back in January one of the Japanese congregations of our same faith, hosted a mochi making party.  The first New Years that we were here we also attended a mochi-making party.  See the archives at http://dalpiasfamily.blogspot.jp/2009/01/mochitsuki-and-wago-land.html if you want more details about mochi.  We have really grown to love mochi over the years and we had a great time making it again...  

 As Trevr is Demonstrating, Mochi is Very Sticky

 As Jennifer is Demonstrating, Mochi Making Can Be Hazardous to Your Health

One person has to flip the mochi by hand while the other person pounds.  As you can guess, proper timing is important.

  Mochi Maker In Training

The sister missionaries were kind enough to train McCall on the fine art of stuffing the mochi balls with sweet bean paste.

Christmas Season 2011

Although it is always sad to be away from family, we had a great final Christmas season here in Okinawa...

 Book Club Christmas Social at Our House

Who Wants to Sit First on Santa's Lap? 

Christmas Eve Ice Skating 

Christmas PJs from Grandma Susan 

Inside Denver's Head:  "Please Be the New Camping Barbie" 

Thanks Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Suzanne! 

Thanks Steve - I Wear it With Pride! 

I Am Sooooooo Happy! 

 Denver Modeling His New Backpack

Real men (with serious faces) backpack in the jungle while wearing fleece snowman Christmas jammies!

Jay and Pat Kickin' It Oki Style

In early-December last year, Jay and Pat came to visit.  The kids had a great time playing with them and we all had a great time showing them around Okinawa...

Finally!

After four long years of waiting, Denver was finally tall enough to go to Forest Adventure Park.  He had an awesome time and didn't want to leave. 

Our Final Okinawa Thanksgiving

Back in November we celebrated our final Thanksgiving at Okuma with the Pinnaus, Tucketts, Eborns and Smiths.  Awesome time, awesome friends, and some awesome weather...

McCall Basking in the Sun 

If You've Got It, Why Not Flaunt It? 

This is Where Denver and Tyler Spent Most of Their Time 

Action Shot of McCall Dropping her Fruit Plate

Holly and Juniper Taking It All In 

Our Special Guest Provided Plenty of Entertainment Over the Weekend 

Denver's Bedroom