JAL AVIONET USA :: STAFF BLOG

Being a father

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:06:44 GMT

Being a father has it's challenges,

but there is no way I can resist this big cutie smile :D

I love this kid!!!

Tea Ceremony Demonstration at Pomona University

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:48:40 GMT

Tea Ceremony Demonstration at Pomona University

the Santa Ynez Valley

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:41:42 GMT

Nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley about 35 minutes northeast of Santa Barbara is the quaint Danish village of Solvang.

The town of Solvang has several Danish bakeries, wine tasting, cheese tasting and other souvenir shops.
There is something for everyone throughout the area.

The valley is full of horse ranches, wineries, flower and vegetable fields.
About 3 miles from town is the Chumash Casino for the gamblers in your group.

The Quicksilver Ranch has the cutest miniature horses and is a must see.

March thru June they usually have foals in their pastures.
There is also an Ostrich Farm on the south side of town for you animal lovers.

I recommend staying at the Hadsten House Inn & Day Spa.
The staff couldn’t be friendlier.
A full breakfast in the morning and a glass of wine in the afternoon was included with the cost of the room.
Close by is the town of Buellton where the famous Anderson split pea soup is served.
We brought some home for our pet sitter and her mother!

This is one vacation that is close to home but feels like you have really gotten away from it all.

Happy 1st Birthday, sweetheart!

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:38:43 GMT

Last time I wrote this blog, I was 8 month pregnant and now my baby turned 1-year old!
Time flies so fast!

Since I came from Japan, I do not know how the 1st birthday party for a child, it was beyond my imagination...

The number of guests for her party came out about 85!
(Actually, this number is bigger than our wedding too!)

We have to prepare food, cake, favors, games and music players etc...
It was very hard to put everything together, but my husband's family and many of friends help us a looooooooooooooot.

The party came out very nice and my baby had a lots of fun to meet people who came to celebrate her special day!
We really would like to thank everybody who helped us and coming to celebrate her 1st birthday!!!

P.S. I have an announcement that we have to go through this "1st birthday" event next year again...
Yes, I am pregnant now! My daughter is going to have a little brother in June.

(M.I.)

Christmas in Old Town, San Diego

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:34:24 GMT

先日サンディエゴのオールドタウンへ行ってきました。

メキシコからの開拓者により出来た町で、昔ながらの古き文化と歴史をうかがえる所でした。
クリスマスのデコレーションがされていました。

私は東海岸から来たのでクリスマスの時期はとても寒く、静まったイメージでしたが、
西海岸のクリスマスは温暖な気候のせいもあって、華やかですね。

ヨーロッパの文化を受け継いだ東海岸のオールドタウンに
メキシコや南米の文化を受け継ぐ西海岸のオールドタウン、
同じ国の中でも大陸を越えた文化や伝統が体験できるなんて。

アメリカってすごいなぁ～と思います。

Wish you a Merry Christmas and have a happy new year!

T.I.

Halloween 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:40:25 GMT

Trick or Treat!

Can you tell who we are?

Y.F.

Congratulation on your big day!!!

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:38:28 GMT

CONGRATULATION ON YOUR BIG 60!!!

JBA Softball Tournament

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:08:28 GMT

The JAL Avionet USA softball team participated in the annual JBA Softball Tournament on
September 13 at Rowley Park in Gardena.
We played two games in relatively cool conditions.

The first one was at 8:30am on diamond #2 against Kline.
In the early innings it was a tough back and forth battle before they ultimately prevailed 12-5.

Our second game was at 11:50am on diamond #3 against Enagic.
We got off to a slow start and were never able to fully recover, with them prevailing 16-7.

The good news is that no one suffered any major injuries and everyone had fun.
Our team put on two gritty performances and represented us well.
We fully enjoyed participating & will definitely be back to try again next year!

Many thanks go out to Furukawa-san, Mayumi-san & Take for organizing the event on our behalf!

r.i.

New Mexico

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:15:23 GMT

I visited Santa Fe, Taos, and Chimayo, New Mexico in June.
Santa Fe was the one of the places I wanted to visit for so long
because of its building style called "Adobe".

I really enjoyed the visit.
Downtown Santa Fe was exactly as I expected (or even better!)
The people were nice and the foods were great!

I would love to go back there again. s.i.

New Mexico Museum of Art The oldest house in the USA

Cleaners... Someone's house...

Taos Pueblo Taos Pueblo

                  Camel Rock                                               Santa Fe Station

Congratulation on your BIG X0!!!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:35:03 GMT

CONGRATULATION ON YOUR BIG X0!!!
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