In August, we took a road trip to Door County, Wisconsin, for the 2nd year in a row. This trip allows us multiple stops, including. . .
DFish in Chicago!
My old friend got to see Amane for the first time; like most women, she loved him.
Up in Door County, we relaxed and enjoyed some family vacation time.
Eating at the requisite Fish Boil
And finishing at a stay in Peoria, where Aunt Lynn, Uncle Rob, and cousin Henry now live.
The boys LOVE to read!
We got home, and were graced with the presence of Ed Snook, where we celebrated the start of a beautiful friendship 10 years ago, when we met at the JET Orientation in Kansas City. Many memories were made together in Japan, including, of course, Uncle Mark.
On August 18th, the epic day arrived: Hiroki attended his first day of school.
He is our superstar!
On August 20th, I got to DJ John Barnidge's wedding reception, where the Barnidge brothers and I shared some fond memories of high school shenanigans; Robert (far left), the oldest of 5 boys, and I met as high school freshman 20 years ago.
Complete Music had our Employee Picnic in August, where top-notch DJ Elizabeth Austin got to meet Amane.
Monkey See, Monkey Do: Hiroki, taking lessons from Mommy and Amane, breastfeeds a little tiger-doll named Hana-chan.
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