Day 15: Yukatas & saying goodbye

Day 15: Sunday

We got to worship with the Japanese believers and missionaries one last time before we headed home. It was a fantastic way to finish our trip. To make this day even more special, many of the ladies (and little girls) wore their yukatas! Some of the little boys even wore their jembays!!

Saying goodbye....

It was a tearful goodbye, but we left with may wonderful memories and the anticipation of seeing them again in February. Thank you Pfeils for an unforgettable visit! We love you and miss you!!

Day 14: Family Time

Day 14: Saturday

Playtime with cousins....

Cute Japanese pastries...

Origami....

Pfeil family photo shoot....

Day 13: Library & much more

Day 13: Friday

Friday morning we walked to the library for story time. On the way, Chris stopped to photograph a Japanese cemetery...

Library time...

above: A kindergarten class we saw on the way

Jusco...

Harrington family photo shoot...

Meeting a member of the college life group...

Mark takes a bath in the sink... so cute :-) He fits perfectly!

Day 12: Special Building phase & Shopping!!

Day 12: Thursday

So we moms (Sarah & I) were quite spoiled this day. In the AM the guys watched all the kids while we went shopping. During our shopping excursion, the rest of the fam had a "special building phase"....(which meant they were allowed to use any and all materials in the toy room to make the biggest and best creation. They had a blast!!

In the evening, Sarah, Jon, Chris, Mark, and I went out for a lovely dinner and Sarah and I concluded the day with a wonderful visit to the onsen. What a day!!! :-)

Day 11: Beach & Longest Slide

Day 11: Wed

Beach:

Mark's 1st experience at the ocean was in Japan in the Pacific Ocean!! It was a cold and very windy day, but we managed to stay a good 45 min :-)

Mark's cute toes

Longest Slide:

Japan's parks are definitely way-cooler than America's parks. I can't even describe how long this slide was, but I know I'll probably never experience a longer one!!

the top of the slide

Day 10: Chiba University & Baseball game

Side note: so a lot has happened in our lives over the last month (a LOT!!)

I'm very behind in our blog, so in attempt to catch up, I will try to practice brevity.

Day 10: Tuesday

Morning: We visited Chiba University campus (which is the center of Jon's ministry).

in Japanese

everyone rides their bikes to class

Afternoon: Olivia and Annabella's gymnastic class

Evening: Chiba Lotte Marines baseball game.

Baseball is super-fun in Japan. As Chris puts it..."If American baseball was this fun, I'd be a baseball fan!" When your team is up to bat, you are on your feet and cheering the entire inning. It's exhausting and exhilarating at the same time!!!

they drive the relief pitcher to the mound!!