Backyard BBQ At Keiko's

Yurika & Noriyuki Suzuki

with OHINASAMA (Japanese Dolls)

made by Yurika's 88 year old Grandmother

Yurika's Grandmother made these beautiful dolls and lanterns for Atsuko and I.

It is a going away present from Yurika and her Grandmother.

Thank you so much for these very special hand made crafts ladies.

They will be our treasures for many years to come. We will decorate our own home with them someday soon!

Last Sunday (August 3) Keiko Yoshimura had Atsuko and I as well as a few other former students of mine, to her lovely home in Wakayama City for a summer BBQ. The Yoshimura's yard is filled with ornamental shrubbery, wood crafts made by Keiko's handy husband, and a big brick BBQ designed by Yoshimura san. The atmosphere is wonderful here. We all enjoyed BBQed delicacies over warm conversation with each other!

LEFT to RIGHT;

Back Row: Setsuko, Bill, Noriyuki, Yoshimura san (Keiko's husband)

Middle Row: Atsuko, Yurika, Keiko's Daughter, Tomo chan (Yurika & Noriyuki's son)

Bottom Row: Chie, Atsumi's mom, Keiko, Tai chan (Atsumi's son), Atsumi

Thank you for everything EVERYONE!!

It was a special night which we shall not forget.