Hair growth?

Look my hair grew!!! Must be the Canadian water!

First day of skiing with Family at Big White!

It has been good early snow in Western Canada this season. Good enough for Our local ski hill to have it's earliest start in 50 years.

I had a great day of skiing with Makaiya and Chrissy! Enjoy the pictures!

Chrissy and Makaiya having fun!

Christmas Decorating in the Ito house!

Since I leave early for Japan we always set up Christmas decorations! Well, Chrissy does the mantle and so on! Makaiya, Chrissy and myself do the tree.



I just received this years "World 2014" !!! Perfect timing! Looks Great as usual! Good imagery!

Movie Stars!!!!!!

Hi!

Chrissy had an exciting summer! She has helped a friend in Kelowna with her modeling agency. They have done fashion shows for the past few years. This past spring she met a woman that is a stylist at one of the fashion shows. A very influential person. She liked Chrissy and introduced her to a woman that does wardrobe on movies! She liked Chrissy and worked as an intern wardrobe assistant. Chrissy loved it!!! The type of work she has dreamed of! The plan is she will work all movies filmed in Kelowna.

Makaiya met some of the stars on the set. She had so much fun!



Makaiya and Emily Osment!



Makaiya and Gregg SulKin!



The stars!

Diamond stones

Hi all!!!

I was at a tool shop buying some tools I needed for work. I found the diamond saw blade. I needed it to cut tiles for our kitchen bath splash. As I was walking down the isle I noticed a package of 3 diamond stone ,Extra big, 3 grits, for 900 yen! They will be great for tune up!



The back splash looks great! Easy to do!

Hi From Doug

Hi all !!!!

It has been a busy summer here in Kelowna. We had lots of family and friends visiting us! Also busy with my summer work. I did play some golf but did not play that well. My index went up to 10.9!

There is snow in the hills here. I am excited for the ski season! There is nothing like sliding on snow and ice. I love it! I hope you all had a great summer and were active! Being strong always gives you an advantage!



Takumi and I cliff jumping in Okanagan lake. We did not see the Ogopogo monster!

See you soon!

Doug

More Summer pictures

Takumi and my brothers son Takoda playing in our yard!




Summer party table.



Golf with Makaiya and Family friends.









Yaki niku with fresh smoked cow tongue!

More Summer Pictures

Horse back riding and Drive in Movie with Takumi!



Family and Friends Dinner party!

Takumi's Adult experience!

Hi again,

I feel that Takumi's experience in Canada has been a good one! He has been able to practice English, see Canadian culture, see how my family lives, and I have pushed him to experience the responsibility's of being an adult. He has shadowed me experiencing the different things needed to be done to live here.

Today he mowed our lawn for the first time. Something he most likely will not do again in Japan. He said it was more difficult than he expected. Something we must every week. He did a good job though!

Weekend up date

Hi All!!!!

It was a relaxing weekend. I did not have to work which was nice!

Last night we had a Gyoza party. One of Chrissy's friends came over. I also made dessert gyoza. Awesome with ice cream.

Today I went golfing and Takumi was my caddy again. He is learning more about golf rules and manners. He played with Makaiya and I last week too.

We also went to Okanagan lake. Takumi went Kayaking again and by chance he saw a Okanagan Mermaid!!!!! Ogopogos friend I guess!

Bye for now!

Home stay Update

Takumi has been experiencing Canadian and our family's life style. We went boating on Okanagan lake and did cliff jumping last Sunday. He also was able to drive the boat! He had fun! We also went for a hike in Bear creek park. We did 3 sets of 2 minute leg and upper body work outs on the way. We also have more at home party's than in Japan. He said that is a big difference. We have friends or family over every weekend. He has come to my work sometimes. He has watched what I must do install kitchens and how long I must work. More soon!

Takumi's home stay with us!

Hi All! Here is some interesting news! Takumi Hasegawa is staying with us here in Canada. He has been working on his English, seeing Canadian life style, experiencing our family life style and seeing what I must do for my work. We have been talking about what kind of things he must do as a positive, contributing , hard working, adult. He has been helping me with my work sometimes and has improved a lot in a short time. Nice Work! He also caddied for me in a golf tournament last weekend. It was fun I shot 84, and 85. It was fun! In the evening we have been playing a spelling game called " Banana Grams" Good for learning new words. More later. Doug

Family Camping

Chrissy our daughters Makaiya, Tajanna and her son Zion, Chrissy's sisters family , my bothers family and another family friend went camping in the Oliver area. I had to work for part of it. It was very relaxing and fun for all.

Hi From Canada

Hello everyone! Sorry for the long gap in between messages! First, thank you for those who wanted to join the Oregon camp! And sorry we were not able to do it! I hope we are able to do it next year! It has rained a lot this spring in Canada. We have actually had some flooding problems! We have just finished our U12 girls soccer season for the spring. I coach a Kelowna team Makaiya has also been studying Kung Fu! She has enjoyed it and is giving her self confidence! I hope all of you have been able to improve your fitness! It is never to late to start! Great job to Miho and the kids taking part in her summer training! Keep up the good work! Last night we had take out sushi. It was alright. I miss Japans delicious food though! Bye for now. Doug