Enjoying time with Grandma..and the first-time Grandparents back in CA via Skype.
Leyna's first bath.
First road trip / long day out and about. Drove up north of the island, stopping to enjoy the nice view of Nago Bay on our way to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
The aquarium was amazing. All their displays, big and small were great. They feature the world's 2nd largest acrylic glass panel which contain humongous whale sharks and manta rays among tons of other fish.
Leyna did great doing what she does best - sleep, eat, poop. By the end of the day, looks like Leyna prefers large grey sharks over small blue ones =) There were lots more areas to explore, so we're sure to return.
In addition to my mom's first time to have delicious Teppanyaki entertainment, to eat in a private room semi-Japanese style (sitting on tatami mats at floor level but there's leg space carved in the floor under the table), enjoy the popular Okinawa goya (bittermelon), and eat sushi off a moving conveyor belt, she also got her first Okonomiyaki experience. It's a Japanese pizza / like an overstuffed omelet that you combine any assortment of ingredients you want into it. Mix it, pour it, flip it..with additional egg, they add it as a layer on top...we're not pro enough to cook it ourselves yet.
One of our top places to eat - Tramonto. So far everything we order on their menu has been delicious, and we love coming back to eat on the deck for their awesome view. Btw, that pretty hello kitty watch Dan is wearing is actually a battery powered mosquito repellent thingy we got to protect Leyna when we go out. Nifty huh!
For Dan's birthday, mom offered to watch Leyna and sent us out to enjoy a date together. It was our first time to try an all-you-can-eat place that's just walking distance from our place. There was tons to choose from...you cook the meats at your table, can steam foil-wrapped veggies (like bacon and asparagus, or assorted mushrooms in butter), order sides like nan bread, soup, bibimbap (even hot stone bowl bibimbap with kimchi and cheese)...We have yet to conquer everything on the menu...
Last event with Grandma...Leyna's first time at the beach (but not yet getting in the sand) to see the beautiful sunset. It's walking distance from our house, has lots of tented picnic areas for bbqs. There's this big walkway that jets out into the ocean, offering a great view and a very relaxing stroll...
Lastly, some pics of our growing girl. We're glad she keeps her eyes open much more now. We approximate she's up to at least 10lbs. The way she eats, she's definite our child! haha.
Phew, that was a long post! Thanks again mom for all your help!
Leyna's first bath.
First road trip / long day out and about. Drove up north of the island, stopping to enjoy the nice view of Nago Bay on our way to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
The aquarium was amazing. All their displays, big and small were great. They feature the world's 2nd largest acrylic glass panel which contain humongous whale sharks and manta rays among tons of other fish.
Leyna did great doing what she does best - sleep, eat, poop. By the end of the day, looks like Leyna prefers large grey sharks over small blue ones =) There were lots more areas to explore, so we're sure to return.
In addition to my mom's first time to have delicious Teppanyaki entertainment, to eat in a private room semi-Japanese style (sitting on tatami mats at floor level but there's leg space carved in the floor under the table), enjoy the popular Okinawa goya (bittermelon), and eat sushi off a moving conveyor belt, she also got her first Okonomiyaki experience. It's a Japanese pizza / like an overstuffed omelet that you combine any assortment of ingredients you want into it. Mix it, pour it, flip it..with additional egg, they add it as a layer on top...we're not pro enough to cook it ourselves yet.
One of our top places to eat - Tramonto. So far everything we order on their menu has been delicious, and we love coming back to eat on the deck for their awesome view. Btw, that pretty hello kitty watch Dan is wearing is actually a battery powered mosquito repellent thingy we got to protect Leyna when we go out. Nifty huh!
For Dan's birthday, mom offered to watch Leyna and sent us out to enjoy a date together. It was our first time to try an all-you-can-eat place that's just walking distance from our place. There was tons to choose from...you cook the meats at your table, can steam foil-wrapped veggies (like bacon and asparagus, or assorted mushrooms in butter), order sides like nan bread, soup, bibimbap (even hot stone bowl bibimbap with kimchi and cheese)...We have yet to conquer everything on the menu...
Last event with Grandma...Leyna's first time at the beach (but not yet getting in the sand) to see the beautiful sunset. It's walking distance from our house, has lots of tented picnic areas for bbqs. There's this big walkway that jets out into the ocean, offering a great view and a very relaxing stroll...
Lastly, some pics of our growing girl. We're glad she keeps her eyes open much more now. We approximate she's up to at least 10lbs. The way she eats, she's definite our child! haha.
Phew, that was a long post! Thanks again mom for all your help!
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