August 2023

There are so many things to see in a backyard. Apparently all the grandkids have always enjoyed finding and catching the anole (lizards) in the backyard. I am no different. They are very interesting little creatures.

This morning we went on a train ride. I know what you are going to say, “There aren’t any trains on Kauai.” You are mostly right. There aren’t any trains for transportation, but there is one for a plantation tour. All I ever do is talk about trains, cars, buses, and airplanes. I mention them

At bedtime I went to Mommy and Daddy’s room and climbed up onto their bed. I’m so used to sleeping in the same room as them in Japan that it is hard to get used to the fact that I have my own bed and bedroom. I was promptly directed to my sleeping room.

After I was done with dinner I brought Nana into the family room with me. I think that is becoming my new routine. We played a bit and Nana read me a few books. Then it was dessert time so I had some ice cream. I could get used to this Hawaii post-dinner routine. Books

When I woke up from my nap the cookies were ready to be cut and baked. After cutting a few I wandered off having done my part. But I was to return once they were baked. I conducted a couple of taste tests after the cookies were baked and they were really good! Now we

I had such a fun-filled morning that I was really tired at lunch. Also I still might not have shaken off the jetlag and caught up on my sleep. I was so tired that I actually nodded off while eating. That never happens to me. Even when I was a baby I never just nodded

While playing in the pool today I discovered how to use the hose. Things just got a lot more interesting. After all that pool fun I needed a juice break.

Nana and Papa have the best backyard. It is so big and there are so many fun things to see. I wandered around with Daddy and he showed me plants, bugs, and lizards. I ran around a bit, playing a bit of keep away with Daddy. But when outside in Hawaii, you kind of want

Whenever I’m in the family room and not playing on the floor, I’m in Nana or Papa’s chair. They are so comfy that I can’t pass up the opportunity to sit there. It is also the perfect place to watch some TV.

The firefighters were so nice to me that we thought it would be a good idea to do something nice for them so we are going to make them some cookies. As luck would have it, I brought my vehicle cookie cutters with me because I thought it would be nice to make some cookies

Today I got a special treat and got to visit a fire station! As we pulled up I immediately noticed the fire engines and fire trucks and got really excited! I had heard that I would get to see some but I hadn’t realized that I could get right up close. The fire fighters were

I woke up early again this morning and sought out Nana and Papa right away. I didn’t even bother looking for Mommy and Daddy. I was fine with Nana and Papa taking care of me in the morning. They played with me, changed my diaper, fed me, and got me dressed. Around that time Mommy

After a nice long sleep I got up pretty close to my normal weekend time. I climbed out of bed and went in search of Mommy and Daddy. First I went to the master bedroom because that is where I remember Mommy and Daddy sleeping on earlier trips. When I went it I didn’t find

After dinner I had some time to play so I hung out with Nana and Papa. We explored my new cars a bit and tried figure out all the buttons and levers. Then before we knew it I had to get ready for bed. I had no trouble with my routine at Nana and Papa’s

The kalbi that Papa made for dinner was delicious! I ate quite a bit. Basically, the moment Daddy put the cut pieces of meat on my plate they disappeared into my mouth. I love my fruits, but I’m also a meat eater. I may have eaten more than Nana did. I’m such a big boy

One the best features of Nana and Papa’s house is the huge back yard. There are so many things to do and see. While Papa was cooking dinner, I started exploring. We went to see the anole lizards, when checked out the different plants, and just wandered around the yard a bit. Then I saw

We arrived safely on Kauai and Nana and Papa were waiting for us. I was still a bit groggy from my sleep on the flight, but by the time we got to the house I was fine. Once we got to the house I was very happy to be there and everything came back to