We're out of here!

We're leaving for a family trip tonight, and Shuma's about to undergo a magical transformation- from snowsuit to sunglasses in just four days!

Yup, on Wednesday (a leap day!) we had the biggest snowfall ever (no really, for Shuma it was the biggest snowfall ever). It was up to his knees, deep enough for him to get stuck and fall over, which was cute to watch and didn't seem to bother him much, he was a trooper. The snow is pretty much gone now, but it's still cold enough for us to be really glad to be getting out of here.

So where are we going? Well, somewhere with beautiful beaches where Shuma will need those sunglasses, but definitely not the fleece pj's. A place that shares a continent and religion with Japan, as well as another distinction: they are both among the few Asian countries never to have been colonized. We're going to be saying the word "pak chee" a lot: Hideaki to request it be left of his plate, me to ask for it to be piled on. It's a place I've wanted to visit for ever and ever, so am almost dying of excitement to finally be going.

Can you guess where we're going for our first-ever family vacation? In the meantime, here are some more pictures from Wednesday, starring Shuma and his friend Hiyori.

 

 

Comments

[Cuzzin Jen]

The picture of Shuma in his sunglasses looks like Sue when she was his age! Made me all weepy in a good way, but also by thinking how much my mom would have been slavishly devoted to him. Have fun on the beaches! Best. Country. EVER.

[kat]

have fun!

[David]

My guess is Thailand. I heard from people in Tochigi that the snow was crazy, but Tochigi is one of the few places I would expect to see it.
I have similar photos of my daughter in her first snow fall, but Shuma seems to be attacking the snow whereas my daughter just looked around and wondered what happened.
Shuma looks totally cool in those sunglasses. His hair will get lighter and lighter on the beach, I'm sure.

[Piggy]

Are you guys going to Thailand? Can't wait to see sexy pics of Shuma in swimming trunks. ;-) Enjoy your trip!

[Fulghamd]

I get the other poems but they would need a bit of editing and re-working to achieve the same conciseness that you have very effectively achieved in 'Year'.
Nutra Science

[Erika]

Shuma does not look happy in that last pic. And how could you marry a man that doesn't like cilantro? :) Have fun on your trip - I'm jealous!