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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Come and meet Kei, Miki, and Ko. They have come to live with Ken and Hana.

My name is Kei.

My name is Kei.

Hi everyone... My name is Kei (actually pronounced in English as Kay) and has a Japanese (佳 ) meaning of beautiful.

I have to thank my Mama for her wonderful handmade designed clothes. My shirt is made from a traditional Japanese fabric. My Mama had to fix my ears and pierced my ears so that I could enjoy wearing pearl earings. I also have ribbon rosebuds on my shirt which my Mama handmade.



My name is Miki.

My name is Miki.

My name is Miki. My name has a lovely Japanese (美貴) meaning of beautifully precious. My Mama recently adopted me, my sister, and my brother. We are joining Ken and Hana.

My clothes are handmade by my Mama. Mama fixed my ears and pierced them. I have a headband and purse that are decorated with crystal beads. My skirt is a traditional Japanese linen fabric. I have a lovely pearl necklace.



Hi, my name is Ko.

Hi, my name is Ko.

Hi Everyone... My name is Ko and in Japanese [it is written like (航)] it means to travel on sea. I just came to live with Ken and Hana.

My Mama fixed my ears, gave me my smile, and made my clothes. I like the sea and that is why my handmade hat is a sailor's cap.



Here are Kei, Miki, and Ko.

Here are Kei, Miki, and Ko.

These three sock monkeys are now adopted. They were part of a surprise planned by Ken and Hana.

They are going to help our Mama say her prayers. They will enjoy studying with Ken and Hana. Also, there will be lots of monkey fun, too!



Already they are busy studying!

Already they are busy studying!

As you can see, they are already reading their prayer book. Ken and Hana have joined them.


Here are Ko and Ken.

Here are Ko and Ken.

Ken was lonely and wanted a little boy monkey friend to live with him.


Here are Kei, Miki, and Hana.

Here are Kei, Miki, and Hana.

Hana wanted to have a little sock monkey friend to live with her, too.

However, when her Mama went to adopt one little girl, she found two little girls!



More sock monkey fun time!

More sock monkey fun time!

Here are Kei and Ko. Ko just couldn't pass up a time to tumble! Afterall, monkeys have to have fun!


Do sock monkeys like to eat cherries?

Do sock monkeys like to eat cherries?

Maybe they do or maybe the don't?
They are only beginning to enjoy different experiences!
They did like looking at the red cherries!

Ken is in the back. In the front row from the left: Ko, Kei, Miki, and Hana


more later...

Friday, May 23, 2008

Ken and Hana have a surprise planned.

Ken and Hana have a surprise planned.

Ken and Hana have asked their Mama to drive them to the airport. Mama says "OK... but, what is going on and why are there presents?"


Ken keeps looking over the crowd.

Ken keeps looking over the crowd.

After they arrive at the airport, Ken keeps looking for someone. What kind of surprise did they plan for their Mama.


Hana is looking for someone, too!

Hana is looking for someone, too!

Hana is looking for someone, too! Ken and Hana have this secret and they will not tell their Mama who they are waiting for.


So many people, where are they?

So many people, where  are they?

There are so many people. Ken and Hana are still looking for someone. Where are they?


Well, here is their planned surprise!

Well, here is their planned surprise!

Ken and Hana heard that there were more monkeys that were up for adoption. They wanted to surprise their Mama. Can you imagine, Ken and Hana have found three new sock monkey pals!


Monkey games

Monkey games

Today has been so suspenseful. Ken and Hana would not tell their Mama of their plans. Now that they have their new friends, adoption papers have to be filled out. And, it is time for monkey games!


Safe travel

Safe travel

Now, there are so five sock monkeys. Here, they have decided they want to be pushed in a baby stroller through the airport.


Just before leaving the airport together.

Just before leaving the airport  together.

Ken and Hana are so excited that they have new pals to share their adventures with. They are hoping that the gift boxes will be opened after we return home.

The new sock monkeys need names and these are still being searched. They, also, need new clothes.

And, Ken and Hana will begin to say their daily prayers with the new monkeys.


Gifts for sock monkeys.


Gifts for sock monkeys.

Ken and Hana have prepared gifts for their new pals. They are hoping that their Mama will make them some clothes. The new sock monkeys are wondering what kind of gifts they have.

The new sock monkeys need names and these are still being searched. They, also, need new clothes. There are two new girl monkeys and one new boy monkey.

And, Ken and Hana will begin to say their daily prayers with the new monkeys.

Stay tuned for the new sock monkey adventures!



more later...

Monday, May 12, 2008

Ken and Hana believe car safety is important!

Ken and Hana believe car safety is important!


Ken and Hana proudly shows everyone that they believe wearing a seat belt in a car is important and keeps them safe.


more later...

Monday, May 5, 2008

Ken and Hana say "Hello!" This is the beginning of their adventures in Japan