What They Want to Be When They Grow Up - 2015

Yume Club End of Year Celebration - March 2013

This was Lola's second to last "graduation ceremony" at Yume Club.  Unbeknownst to her, her BFFs will all be going to Canadian Academy in the Fall - Yuto, Kohei and Toma.  We hope Sam may still be there with her next year, though (no pressure, Taylors)!

It was amazing to see her both understand and communicate comfortably in Japanese.  She loved to sing and perform and was not shy at all.  She ran over a few times to give us hugs, but always went back to perform with her friends and senseis.

As always, the senseis made great paper decorations and props for their songs and performance.

After watching this about five times with Lola and Maximo, Maximo asked to see his video.  Thanks to YouTube, it was easy to find it!

Word World

First, I know you're shocked that I am even posting a third time in one weekend. There's just much to say about our chaotic lives right now - Max's development, having fun family time, and starting the transition from Peru to Japan.

In the past two weeks, Max's language has BOOMED! He'll repeat almost anything and now says many things on his own unprompted. Here's a little video of Max this morning...

First, of him successfully (okay, crudely) eating grits (like a good Southern boy) with a spoon.
Then, of Max talking (yes, I'm obnoxiously prompting him, but his voice is tres cute!)

I love how he refers to himself as "Ma'mo". He usually thumps his chest too! And how he says cheese whenever he sees a camera... And... And... And...

And the second being a message to his grandparents.... Sorry Grandpa Jim and Grandpa John, he can't get Grandpa down... we'll be coaching him every day until we arrive home in July.

Author's Note: This is officially my favorite age (to date).