Papa, Mama

Ever since we came back from Germany, L started saying “papapapapapapa” or “manma manma ma-” only when she needed something. Like getting a glass of water or taking off socks. I just thought she was mumbling, but Peter insisted that she is calling us.

My Daughter from Bangkok

The first part of my essay “バンコクからきた私の娘 (My Daughter from Bangkok)” has been published in a Japanese magazine called “Iwato.” It’s published by my friend Taro’s mom who owns a Theatre Iwato in downtown Tokyo. This seasonal publication by the theater does not limit the content for theater related articles only and instead has an interesting choice of authors from a Rakugo master to an organic chef, and I am honored to be invited in the new issue.

Sharing Our Adoption Story at the Adoption Agency

While Momo and Jake took care of L, we presented our adoption story to the waiting couples at the information session organized by our adoption agency. All the couples are waiting to adopt from Thailand.

iSight with Hina and Taro

After many failed attempts to reach each other, I finally got to iSight with Hina and Taro in Tokyo.

Cindy’s Visit

Before I could start the blog entry about Momo and Jake’s visit, our next guest Cindy arrived in Zürich. She is my ex-colleague from NYC and stopped-over Zürich before flying to Paris to meet her B.F.

Long Weekend in Peter’s Hometown

A few days after Momo and Jake left Zürich, it was our turn to cross the border – this time, we went to Peter’s hometown to visit his family and friends. It was L’s first time to see her auntie Karin and her family. Here are some photos from our long weekend in Germany.

Biggi and Steffen’s Visit

While Momo and Jake were visiting us, Biggi and Steffen drove many hours from Germany to see us all. On top of it, it was Biggi’s birthday. We were so glad that she chose to spend her birthday with us!!

Disappointing Dinner at Hiltl

While Jake and Momo were here, we went to Hiltl to splurge on vegetarian foodl. Mom gave Momo a special permission to charge on her CC, so we can eat AS MUCH AS WE WANT!!

Momo and Jake Leave for Boston

Before I know it, the fun time is over. Momo and Jake left for Boston today, and we all miss them already.

Jake has arrived!!

Jake arrived in Zürich one hour earlier than expected. When we saw the arrival time on Internet, Momo, L and I hurried to the airport as fast as we could. Of course L wanted to stop and look around all the time, and she sometimes walked back the way she came.