Happy Sunday Everybody!

Kazuko and I had a busy day today. Our biggest accomplishment was putting up our Christmas lights.

These are some lights that we put on a really tall pine tree in our yard. I wasn't able to reach the very top of the tree, so there aren't any lights up there. Eventually I think that I will have to get a ladder to finish the job.



These are some icicle-type lights that I hung from the gutter. I think that these turned out really well.


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The Grand Sumo Tournament started today. It is taking place in Kyushuu, in the southern part of Japan. The tournament will run for two weeks starting today. This tournament is especially exciting because one of the grand champions (Mussashimaru) is returning from a two-year injury break.

I look forward to coming home from work to watch the day's sumo. I usually set my VCR to record it from 2-4 PM. I am really happy that Kazuko and I have the chance to watch sumo. That is one of the Japanese things that I missed living in America.

My favorite Rikishi at this time are: Asashoryu, Takanonami, and Kyokushuzan. I am also interested in seeing how Takamisakari and Musashimaru do. In general: I just like to see good matches, but I have a few favorites!

This weekend went by quickly. It is already Sunday evening! I am going to run to Taco Bell to get some tacos for dinner. (Kaco is busy in the kitchen making holiday cookies.) Then Kazuko and I will watch "King of the Hill," "The Simpsons," and "The Practice." Sunday is a good night to watch television.

After tonight, two days at work. Followed by three days at the hospital while we're getting Kentaro out via cesarian section. We'll have to be at the hospital at six o'clock in the morning on Wednesday. I am looking forward to all of the excitement that will be coming-up. I also can't wait to meet the baby.

Okay my friends. Have a happy rest-of-the-day and a lovely beginning-of-the-week!