Mommy, when are we going back to Planet Earth?

That's one of the questions we are asked most often. We have tried explaining that Japan IS on Planet Earth, just on the other side. Some how, we are failing to get this concept through to them. I know we've told most of you about the girls freaking out over being "aliens," so maybe that's why they're convinced we are no longer living on Planet Earth.

Sophie told me the other day that she really misses Sonic (not that I took her all that often - OK, I'm lying). Gracie is looking forward to eating at Pancho's. And Izzy is looking forward to Chuck E. Cheese's. Sam is ready to wakeboard, and I'm looking forward to a whole day at Target going up and down every single aisle!!! OF COURSE, we are also excited about seeing our friends and families :)

We had "Izzy Day" last Sunday. She has been dying to go to the aquarium (AGAIN). Sam was going to take her by herself for some special "daddy time." Sam asked her if she wanted just the two of them to go, or if she wanted to take her sisters, too. Precious girl wanted to take her sisters! So, we set off for the aquarium, after the usual crying over hair, socks, jeans, shoes, and the oh so difficult negotiations of how many "babies" Mom will let us take in the car. (Sam and I are really starting to become very afraid of what the teenage years will have in store for us.) As usual, the port, where the aquarium is, was swamped with cars, so we had to come up with a new plan. We ended up going to Chilis and Garlic, the Korean BBQ place we all love - of course, it was Izzy's choice! Then we went to the Expo Park and played, again as requested by Izzy. Izzy was quite full of herself by the end of the day! Of course, now Sophie and Gracie are planning their big days :)

Love and Hugs!
Miss you all!
~Michelle