Japanese Cooking Class

Today we experienced a hands-on, intimate and practical cooking class. We made two kid friendly dishes japanese curry and pan fried yakisoba noodles. Our teacher "Mrs. Yoshida" did a great job involving everyone in the cooking process. We look forward to future classes.

International Friends and ESL

We had an awesome opportunity to be a part of an International ESL class at a local church in our area. Since Bennett has been teaching himself the Japanese language and culture this has been a blessing. We have met some awesome friends in the process and look forward to volunteering more in the fall.

I was invited to the end of the year celebration given by the ladies group. The mens group had a dinner as well but I was not able to get any pictures.

The ladies were really nice in explaining to me the difference between American Japanese and Japanese food. They always laughed when I showed them what was considered Japanese cuisine here. It was nice to try authentic Japanese food.  

Bennett has really enjoyed this experience and looks forward to the direction that God leads him. 

Field Trip to Greenfield Village

I really enjoy taking pictures here are a few of my favorites from the trip. 

Backyard Nature Study

 

We love sitting in our kitchen watching nature. Every spring we discover a new bird. This year we have hummingbirds and Baltimore Orioles. It's always exciting to see new birds at your feeders.

 

 

While walking through the woods the boys discovered a cocoon. We had never seen anything like it before so it was fun researching what it was. It turned out to be a tent caterpillars cocoon.