Lots going on at home too!

Also through October and November, we've been busy at home.

My daughter competed in two English speech contests to tell about her experience working with the homeless in Kitakyushu City two summers ago. She did very well!!


We had a guest from the USA for 5 days followed by a guest from England for 2 weeks (green shirt--he became the middle child in our family;).

My lovely Mother-in-law has been living with us and has really been helpful as she enjoys life with us in this busy season. She has given our guests a chance to try communicating in Japanese and they've done a great job!


And on Nov. 23rd, we ate Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.

I love this season--it's busy, but filled with good food and family gatherings.

FT