Fukuda Family

Lucciano has begun to sing again after molting over the summer months. It has been several months and we missed his cheery song. Now I have a theory as to why Nikko does not sing. She is too busy molting... shedding...all year long! I honestly don't see how one dog can shed THAT MUCH!!! Mom

If Leia looks a little worried in the first photo it is because Jiji was teasing her with the hose and she didn't think it was funny. Here is a bit of dinnertime fun. Do you kids remember sitting in this chair?

Hey from the Matsushima-Fukudas, Just some quick news: Leia has a fun sense of humor! Ever since she could speak, she's been able to say "meh" for "eye", while pointing to one of her eyes or to a doll's eye, etc. and for a few months now, she's been able to identify "happa" while pointing to all the leaves in the trees, picking them up/chasing them on the ground, pointing to the herbs in the tea strainer. (Sometimes she'll point to a tree and say "happa, happa, happa" to try to capture the full image.) Well, today, she pointed to my eye and said "happa" and giggled furiously. She thought it was totally hilarious to point to my eye and say "happa", when she knew fully well that it was an eye. She did this over and over and would break out in laughter. It was very charming. I just had to share that with you all to show that Leia shares her mama's silly sense of humor. :) Also, Hiro put up a few more recent ...

This one's a quick post. We dissasembled Maile's crib and Kaiea's bed today... in their place we assembled a steel frame bunk bed. We're all a little bitter sweet about it, but the kids are really excited. Maile's been going around all day, as I assembled the bed saying "I'm a Biiiiiiig Girl!!" in her loudest Maile voice. Kai's been learning a new level of bed safety and responsibility... I'm sure there'll be some adjustment. I don't think Ken and I ever properly respected the discipline bunk beds required. Well, I'm bushed. It was a long day at Ikea and taking apart, putting together and rearranging furniture. I'm sure there'll be more to post on this topic in the year ahead. Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Jon p.s. Kimie or Julie... either of you want our crib? it's strudy as a rock. It'd cost a mint to ship, but it'll be cheaper than buying a brand new one. Just a thought.