"Done with the Birds!" is what I screamed in my head when we finished the Thanksgiving Party at church last Saturday. Between Thursday and Saturday, we have cooked 4 Turkeys and I have stripped them 3 of these birds. It was a little too much for a Japanese man who does not like to get my hand greased up with the Turkey juice.
On the more serious note, we had a real nice time hosting a party at home on Thursday with our friends. Aaron, Leah Faith, Chiharu and Ma-kun from church and Sakai Family who have become good friend of ours joined for the occasion. We played a interactive (?) video game based on one of the Japanese TV show before the meal and we prayed LEGO afterwards. It was a real nice evening and Marcia did such a good job making everything for us.
On Saturday, there was a MinnaMana Thanksgiving. We must have had about 70 non-believers (adults and kids) attending the party. Marcia cooked most of the birds and other stuff like cranberry salad and mashed potatoes, etc., and some of the ladies from the church helped her out in the process. Jun (one of my students) shared the Gospel with the people and they played the games etc.. It was a nice time as well.
I was hoping to upload a few pictures, but I don't have them on hand so you have to wait for that. Thanks for praying for these parties.
Oh..., I almost forgot. Noah's kindergarten had a art festival in which they show off kids drawings and stuff. We had good time looking at them. My favorite by far is of course by my son's drawing of a 6 legged Lion. It looked awesome.
Next big thing for us is Christmas event for the Sunday School. Our boys are in the Christmas play. It will be on 12/10. I wish you could be here to see it.
...posted by Daisuke