Vacation Time!

Chris and I had a great time with the family in Lake Michigan. It's been a while since Chris had a real vacation. He's been working 6 to 7 days a week, at least 10 hours a day. I admire how hardworking he is and how patient he is with everything.. He would always come home with a smile on his face, despite of a crappy day at work. All I know is that he truly deserves a nice vacation like this. As for myself, I don't work anymore and I've already been in vacation mode for about a month and a half.

We stayed at a nice and cozy beach house in Michiana beach near Michigan city. The beach is about a block away from the house so everyday was a beach day. The beach is very relaxing. It's not too crowded and the water feels nice, even though it's freezing. We had so much fun seeing our little nephews and niece. We can't believe how big they are since we last saw them. They are so much fun and we missed them. We went berry picking and that was my first time. It was a bit hot for me but it was all worth it. That night, Lindsay, Chris' older sister made an amazing raspberry/blueberry pie. I can't believe how she pulled it off with wal-mart pie crusts! As in the words of Chris, it was "oishious". I live Modesto, where they have fruit picking all year and it's unfortunate how we haven't taken advantage of it. Fruit picking is definitely going to be on our to-do list this year.


It was so nice to just relax, play games and catch up with the family. It makes me realize how blessed and lucky I am to have such wonderful in-laws. I do miss my own family in Japan, though. I can't wait to see everyone again! Hopefully, by then, our little angel would have arrived:)