"arigato" ありがとう

「ありがとう」を言うことを学びました。

Yuna's first swim

Yuna's first swim went well.
Thank you for letting us come in, Aunt Jan! 

Scripture study

My daughter loves reading scriptures.

She also knows how to listen to still small voice. I never was this content while reading scriptures. So many things to learn from her.

Rock Canyon Biggest Loser Competition

Just as I found a new favorite hot chocolate, I signed up for Rock Canyon Biggest Loser Competition with 12 other ladies in the neighborhood. It's been 2 weeks out of 6 week competition and my progress is PLUS 0.17% from the original weight. Yes, Matt, I need some my-father-in-law advice. I am exercising every morning at least 30 minutes of Yoga or running. At work, I dance with the kids, hike with them, swim with them, and bike with them as well. I do not eat sweets; if so, it is kept under 100 calories. My sleep time averages 7 hours. I drink more than 64 oz of liquid a day. I continue to have muscle pains somewhere in my body each day. Ain't I doing what people on the diet do?! Although my expectation on weight loss is not at its shining moment yet, I am happy that I can run more distance and feel that my body is getting more flexible and stronger. It's fun and rewarding. Talking about diet and good eating habit, I (actually David) discovered Yuna's new favorite food.
 

Yes.

 

It is.

 

LIME.

April 19th, Yuna's one-year-old birthday!

Yuna happily turned one on April 19th. Although I took afternoon off from my work to take her somewhere fun, like Thanksgiving Point or aquarium, Yuna was not feeling great due to her teething so we stayed around Provo. She had great time opening presents from Japan.



A letter from my mom.


 

Cloth books.
 

A puppet rabbit.


 I made her a rabbit sushi and a cake to celebrate!
 

Have you ever thought that drinking water is exhausting?!

 

 In all, Yuna and we had great birthday!!

Training on the hill

Yuna has patience and challenging spirit more than anyone. She continued this for 30 minutes. During the course, she expanded her challenge.




Extended version.

Easter at aunt Marie's

Easter this year was a beautiful day. I was crying like a baby about the baby last year on Easter. But this year, we had much laughter, smile, and love. The day was the perfect testimony of the joy of the Resurrection.

"But I testify to you in the name of the One who conquered death—Sunday will come. In the darkness of our sorrow, Sunday will come.

No matter our desperation, no matter our grief, Sunday will come. In this life or the next, Sunday will come." JOSEPH B. WIRTHLIN

Here are some of the things that delighted me.



Easter Dish. It was delicious! Someday... will I be able to make these?









I agree, Yuna. It was a bright day.



I learned it was unique how Yuna stood up from a sitting position; she stands without pushing her body with hands against the ground. This tells me how ignorant I am to the knowledge of baby growth; I automatically assume everything Yuna does is what normal babies do. So discovering these small facts makes our baby Yuna more special to me. Thank you, family members and friends, for pointing these things out!