Mighty Mike and TJ's quick trip

Nick's dad,  Grandpa Peterson (AKA Mighty Mike) and Uncle TJ came for a quick visit in September.  We didn't tell the boys so we could give them a great surprise.  Nick new that his dad was coming but he didn't know that his brother TJ was coming.  So he was shocked at the airport when TJ jumped out from behind the wall.  Nick was not expecting it.  Yea! We love family coming.  When you live across the world from family, it's just not everyday that Grandpa and TJ would be here.  It was so much fun to see the boy's excitement.  Max and Caden are old enough to understand and know but Jake was just a little hesitant.  But not for long. He joined in all of the fun and loved every minute of it. Nick got to take them on one of his favorite bike rides and they went golfing.  Typhoon Sinlaku was supposed to be headed right for us but we lucked out and  it turned and went to west instead.  We still got some rain but it was still a great trip and we made some great memories.  It's so fun to show our loved ones what our life on the island is like.  Thanks Mighty Mike and TJ for flying over many miles to see us here in Japan.  

                               TJ reading the boys bedtime stories.
The bikers all ready for their ride.  Sorry, Mike for Nick running you off the road.  I hope your ribs are healed!
Yoshi Hashi sushi bar.  We got a picture with  Yoshi himself. People say that he is THE original Iron Chef.

Exploring the caves at our favorite beach Maeda.  We love that place.  It's a snorkelers dream.