So here we are at the end of another year - and what an amazing year it's been!!! The first few months we were flat out planning for our wedding trip in NZ (nine months ago today actually). It was a great couple of weeks and when we got back to Japan we had one more wedding party. Before the hangovers had dissappeared, we realised we would be parents before long and started preparing for the baby. Summer was great, as we enjoyed the beach and camping. We then got ready to move into our new house in November. Now, at the end of December, we are so happy in our new home, and any day now we'll be blessed with a baby boy or girl. Thank you all for making this year so great for us, it's because of our amazing family and friends that we can be so happy and look forward to many more years of happiness!!
This month was very busy for both of us. Aki has been enjoying herself since she finished working. She has been visiting friends or having friends visit almost every day. As for me, it was a busy month at work as we planned for our Christmas party. The party was really fun and the kids were surprised when they saw I wasn't Santa this year.....in fact, they didn't know who Santa was (it was the father of a new girl, so the kids hadn't seen him before). We had to do the usual rush of Christmas shopping and celebrated Christmas on the 23rd. Anthony, Fumiko and Liam came to our house for a massive lunch. In the evening, we went to Aki's family home for another huge meal. Needless to say, I wasn't very hungry the next day! The 25th was a normal working day for me, so again, it felt very strange. Hopefully we can make it home for next Christmas, especially seen as we can't get back this summer for Steve and Roshannas wedding. The last few days have been full of more food, food and food. Friday night was my works end of year party, Saturday night we had all you can eat Chinese with Aki's family and today we had another huge lunch with some of Aki's friends!!
Imagine 忘年会 (end of year party) - Natsumi, Miho and Aki; Emi, Me, Nobuko and Shuhei
Let's eat some more!!!!
This New Year we will be staying at home, just in case someone decides to pop out, so I'm looking forward to a relaxed holiday watching numerous movies and playing Mario Kart on the Wii (my Xmas pressie from Aki). I'll be sure to post pics of the baby here as soon as possible so check back soon. Have a safe and very enjoyable New Year holiday!!!
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