It's A Clark's Life

Christmas in America 2009 Part 1

Our departure date was originally scheduled for Dec. 18th.  But looking at Greg's travel schedule for the month of December (Paris, Munich and Seoul) we decided that I would leave with the boys on Dec. 4th to go home to America and Greg would meet up with us on Dec. 18th.  We stayed with Grandpa and Grandma Clark and were reunited with Max once again.  The boys traveled amazingly well and were great about the jet lag.  The first week we were home we endured a blizzard!  So much fun!  Dylan, Papa and Mama went out in the snow to throw snowballs and make snow angels.  Dylan was delighted with all the white snow. 
This was often the scene when the mailman drove by in his truck.
Dylan's favorite toy at Grandpa and Grandma Clark's house.
Dylan and I made a Gingerbread House while Brycen was napping. 
Brycen went sled riding for the first time!

Christmas in America 2009 Part 2

Papa and Brycen snuggling together.
Visiting Santa at Breton Village Mall.  Max was able to join the festivities, he even got dressed up!
Christmas Eve.  Dylan put out a plate of cookies and a glass of mild for Santa and then had many questions of how Santa can get down the chimney.  He was mostly concerned that he needed a flashlight to be able to see.

Christmas in Tokyo 2009

Dylan and Brycen celebrated Christmas with Hiromi before we left for the USA.  We love Hiromi and feel very blessed to have her part of our lives in Tokyo.  We couldn't do it without her! 

Dylan had to say, "Goodbye" his fellow astronaut, Charlie who will be attending the British School of Tokyo. 
He also had to say, "Sayanora" to Sophie S. who is returning to Austria.
He also said, "Goodbye." to Maya who will be attending Tokyo International School. Gus is also a good buddy. 
One last, "Goodbye to Sophie Z.  who is moving to Hong Kong.  Dylan will miss his classmates who are moving, he had many good times with them.