Joren Waterfall

Justin planned a day trip for us to drive to Joren waterfall in Izu. Since it's at least a 2 hour ride, we packed lots of snacks for the minis and headed out early (Early = about 10 AM because we're slow!). After a few missed exits and an unnamed navigator being relieved of their duties, we made it!

Although the steps down to the waterfall seemed to go on forever, the trees provided a welcome shade to the sun. There is a little shop about halfway down where you can rent fishing poles and nets, but we were just there to sightsee. There was also a wasabi farm (?) at the bottom which might explain why you could get wasabi flavored soft serve at all of the shops. Justin tried it (and liked it!), but the rest of us passed on that experience.

"Yummy fish"

C is always looking out for S! 

Justin and Coop crossing over the water to explore more.

Quick stop at a noodle shop for an early dinner before heading home.

Odaiba- Round 1 and Gundam

Jordan and Binks really wanted us all to go to Round 1 with them before they left. It's like an arcade that also has bowling, batting cages, basketball and a lot of other activities. The little boys were in heaven and even Justin felt young again while hitting balls in the batting cages. Cooper's favorite game was Street Fighter, but he quickly forgot about Round 1 when we walked over to the Gundam Exhibit. He LOVES robots so you can imagine how excited he was to see so many displayed. It was a fun day for everyone! 

Street Fighter Addicts

Breaking the rules with Binky

He got to ride for a few seconds before getting kicked off!

A very happy robot fan

In front of the giant Gundam

Mabori Kaigan Bon Odori 2013

This is always such a fun event for the kiddos, but this year they chose to actually go to bed super early (which NEVER happens), so Jordan and Binks checked it out without us. I'm not sure why Binks is wearing warm clothes because it was a hot and humid evening!!! 

Observation Day 2013

Coop wasn't sure about Sam running around his classroom! 

However, Sam was VERY excited to be at school with Coop! 

Drawing Daddy first...

The crew

Showing his teacher his work :)

Disneyland and Sea 2013

He stopped running just long enough to snap a pic!

Churaumi Aquarium - Okinawa

The grounds connected to the aquarium were so beautiful, but it was waaaaay too hot to really enjoy being outside for long! The boys loved seeing the whale sharks swimming in that enormous tank!

They LOVED this huge aquarium!

Yummy snacks while watching the Whale Sharks and other swimmers go by! 

How cool is this aquarium?!

Resting with the sea turtles

Heading back to the car

Okuma - Okinawa

Amazing water!

Nothing makes him happier than being at the beach!

Sumo Day 2013

They looked so small this year!!

What a difference a year makes!

Chanko Nabe (Sumo food)