Vacation

Ryan hasn't had any time off from being a full time builder for a year, so we went on a vacation to Central Oregon. It was just perfect. We hiked at Smith Rock State Park, had so much fun at a very big mineral springs pool for 2 days, played at the little park, enjoyed watching horses, met lots of lizards, talking birds, bunnies and an owl, and we saw lots of bright stars as well as shooting stars and the Milky Way. I even ran alongside a river in the desert with the most gorgeous morning views. Amazingly, Amalie can enjoy the same things and feeling with us. She was overly excited for everything. Of course, I gained 2lb back from the craziest 8" maple bar and the huckleberry shake, but everything was just so perfect.

Tonight, before Amalie went to sleep, I asked her

"What did you see?", and she answered

"Yock!, Purple Yock!".

Then she fell asleep. I was laying on her side thinking for a while, and I figured out it's 'Rock'. Although she wouldn't remember this vacation, I hope she absorbs this beautiful experience.

セントラルオレゴンにバケーションに行ってきました。

スミスロックに登山したり、温泉のプールで泳いだり、小さな公園で遊んだり、馬達を間近で見たり、とてものんびりと時間が過ぎるひとときでした。普段見られない、トカゲやしっぽの長い歌を歌う鳥や、野うさぎやふくろう、夜には流れ星と天の川を満喫して、朝は川沿いを気持ち良くジョギング、とにかく最高な夏の休日でありました。

海璃は私達と同じ様に楽しんだり感じたりして大興奮。今までは、”赤ちゃん連れ”だったのがこれからはいっしょに楽しめそうで私もうきうき。夜、寝る前に

「昨日と今日、お出かけして何を見たの？」と訊くと、

「ヨック、パープルヨック！」と。ロックだそう。

大きくなってこの旅は覚えていられないかもしれないけど、心に景色や感じた事が残ればいいなぁ。

S.O.S.

First, we apologize for placing this very personal matter here.

Some of you already know that we figured out Mutsumi is no longer able to be pregnant. It was very shocking news for us. It hurts us. Mutsumi has very high FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) level. Normal levels are below 10.2mlU/ml, and the borderline level for pregnancy is between 10.2 to 13.9, but Mutsumi's level was 40 and 50. Women who are going through menopause have the same numbers. What it means is that she doesn't have any eggs left, or if there are any, they may not be in good condition. If Mutsumi is really going through early menopause, We need to see specialists to make plans for future health issues to support bones and etc. However, at the same time we can not give up hope that her body revives since she is young.

We still want to get pregnant. So, here is a huge favor: If you know anything good such as doctors, acupuncturists, chiropractors, supplements, herbs, food, exercises, etc. Please let us know. We are researching them as well. Right now, egg donors and adoption are not options for us, as well as we have financial limitations, since fertility isn't covered by insurance as much.

We'd like to let you know we are very happy with Amalie. She is the greatest gift for us. She is more than what we could ask for.

Thank you very much!

Ryan and Mutsumi

Link to Amalie's Photo Shoot

Go to www.collages.net

Once you are there you will see the "guest log in" on the left side.

The username is: Ryan (case sensitive)
Password is: 16832

The next page will ask for your email and name (only for record keeping purposes, no solicitation).

Once you get to the actual page that says "Portraits of Amalie", and then you want to look to the left side of the page and click on "webshow", which will take you through all the pictures.

I hope you enjoy!

海璃の七五三の写真撮影の写真です。プロにとってもらいました。たくさんあるので、時間のあるときにでもどうぞ。10月まで上のリンクで見れます。
ユーザーネーム: Ryan (Rは大文字)
パスワード: 16832

Rainbow

I wished something good will happen to us.

何かいいことあるかな。

We couldn't to make it to the park.

We had to U-turn back to home on the way to the park. Amalie loves her Elmo umbrella.

久しぶりに3人で公園に行こうと思ったら、雨。雲行きが怪しかったので傘を持っていって正解でした。