Our new backyard

We just installed our new backyard landscaping! Check out the before and after shots. A huge thanks goes out to Grandpa Kikuta for the wonderful design. We couldn't be happier with the results!

Now on deck....

The boys got new baseball gloves....Jichan Matsui would be proud. Go Dodgers!

Kole and Shane's Birthday Party

This year Kole turned 5 while Shane finally reached the age of 3. We still can't believe how fast they're growing up! Steff and I are so fortunate to have these wonderful boys in our lives! Thanks to everyone who attended and a special thanks goes out to Grandma and Grandpa Kato letting us have the party at their newly remodeled house.

Strawberry Festival 2008

Every year we make our way up to Oxnard for the Strawberry Festival. Steff and her family have been involved since day one. Now the third generation of Kato's are enjoying the festivities.

Kole looking stylish in his berry cap.

These furry creatures were all the rage!

Grandma, Kole, Karly hard at work....but what's Denni up to?!?!

Grandpa, Auntie Trish, Uncle Victor and Grandma...smiles all around!

Uncle Scott and his right hand man Kole, taking a break.

The biggest helper of them all, Shane with Auntie Trish.

Kole and Karly sizing 'em up.

So long Butterfly.....

Recently Kole and Shane set up their own butterfly farm. It was amazing to see the transformation process from larvae to full grown butterflies. Even more delightful was how enthralled the boys were with these little creatures! Kole said he was sad to see them fly away but enjoyed their special time together.

Happy Birthday Grandma Kato!

Both Kole and Grandma Kato share their same special day....HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA!!!

Love,
Kole and Shane

Kole turns 5!!!

On May 1st we celebrated Kole's 5th birthday at Chuck E. Cheese. We can't believe how fast he's growing up! Happy Birthday big guy!!!!

Love,
Mommy, Daddy and Shane