Blue Angels

We got to see them perform downtown and conveniently swing by my old job to see the view.

recent pics of the yard and bike

Last minute bummer

So the trip across japan fell through but I was able to climb a mountain close to the Sato's house with Hideo (Haruka's Father). We planned it out I got some cheap gear. well We made it to the top and made some romen but forgot to bring some chopsticks but we improvised and made them out of bambo. our hands were so numb that I just put the cup to my face and pushed the food in. Now I got to hike Mt Adams with Lydia, twist my arm will ya gezz.

My Friends in Japan.

Shogo and Tsukimori (with guitar), these guys are crazy, funny, and I always look forward seeing them when I go to japan. We always play pranks and jokes on each other, interfering when the other is on a date by wearing silly masks and acting totally stupid infront of the girlfriend (which comes naturally for me) but always turning any situation fun. We always go to our favorite restaurant 'shanti' tucked away from most travelers and on the waterfront, really classy. I Promised i would bring my sax to shanti when they finish thier downstairs live room and put on a show. I hope I see them soon.

Chapter one williams 4 life

An unexpected surprise was waiting at the door..... all the gear I got from REI I thought it was going to arrive next week. I was a ten year old rippin into the box, set the tent up layed out the air mat put the sleeping bag down and after all the fun someone has a new fort to sleep in.

Thanksgivin and friends

Invited Kevin and Rachel over for Thanksgiving had more or less of a traditional meal that you would expect on turkeyday.... for dessert Wii

The Adventures of Maximiliana Jones part 1

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The Adventures of Maximiliana Jones part 2

Max is just loving his legos and especially Indiana Jones Legos. He plays the Wii game too. All day his is singing the theme song by John Williams. Its really funny when he tries to hit the high notes by straining his small vocal cords to a decrescendo. One day he got dressed up and re-enacted the scene Indi gets on the plane and pulls the hat over his eyes. Our Adventure the other day was titled "Patriot Point and the tour of the USS YORKTOWN" quite literally. Haruka typically gives the straight Japanese pose with arms by the side but after coercing her she didn't turn out to be so camera shy after all.

Williams boys are not scared

Haruka and I are planning on going to Seattle to visit my family during the christmas week and then go to japan for new years for her parents. So during the planning phase of our trip Haruka mentions Space A which is for active duty and retired military members to fly on military aircraft(if space is available hense Space A) and there so happens to be a flight out of Seattle Intl airport that goes to japan twice a week. well Haruka wanted all the information flight schedules, baggage requirements and so on. I got all the info for her, and about a week passed and we were really thinking about using Space A. However, Haruka say's to me "Kipp I bought tickets to Japan". at first I was a little disappointed about not going space A and saving money and giving it a try. But then she said," I only bought tickets for me and Max." WHAT!!!!! she continued to say your going Space A, and not only did she leave me there, she said something that I think any of the Williams would get curious over. "Kipp you have to figure out how to get to my house." I immediately took that as a challenge, how could I get there by train oh how delightful... bus? oh even better Im going to bike it! 250 ish miles from Yokota Air Base to the steps of Haruka's parent home in the winter months of japan, cold!!! Oh how she regrets not buying me a ticket, she is worried to a cold chilling death that I will either get arrested for sleeping in odd places or freezing. Haruka's parents are worried too. I am a seasoned veteran of the cold/dusty/rainy/windy/roads of America, not to expand and take my experiences to Japan would hinder such a gift. well I have a budget for gear, I dont have to worry about food cause there are convenient stores that are abundant across Japan, but this is going to be awesome adventure and a challenge. I am giving the rights of my journal and camera to Kevin to author my book if I die.

Hate to see friends leave

Eric finally packed up and left. Haruka, Max and I are really going to miss our special friends we have many many weekends spent together, activities, the beach and so many awesome memories. At least they got Haruka's face on the U-haul to remember her on the trip.

Random pics

birthdays, soccer games and trick or treat

Pyramids!!!!

Ah the Real City LIfe they say