THE SEATTLE AQURIUM

The kids and I got out to see the fishies and slimy under water creatures at he aquarium last tuesday. We saw star fish, an octopus, seals, birds, and lots and lots of different fish. The kids got to touch the crabs and sea urchins. Stan liked that part the most. It was even nice weather, so we took a walk out by the sound. The kids loved it and it was actually relaxing for me.

Scuba Sue and Willy too.

This was my first trip to Seattle since we have been here. The aquarium was huge and so was the city.

Pretty fish tanks

Leah took this picture. In this particular tank the fish would swim around and around and around the outside of the tank. Fish are very fun to watch.

Stan liked the fish dome

Stanley was so happy this day which made it extra enjoyable for everyone. He was so curious about the fish and was just beaming the whole day. What a joy he is!!

Fun memories

One of the other host families had a death in their family so we have had 2 Japanese homestay students at our home for the past 2 nights. They are a lot of fun. They made us a interesting rice desert tonight. We went shopping at the mall all day. This is their last night here. We have enjoyed this experience of getting to know Yurie and her friend Mayou. I think they have had fun with us as well.

Japam meets Redneck America

Last weekend we took our foreign exchange student, Yurie to the backwoods to ride dirt bikes and make a fire. I think that she was a little out of her element, but this is a very "American" thing to do.

Yurie and Stan enjoyinf the fire

We roasted hot dogs and made sure Stan didn't fall into the fire pit.