Baby's First Bender

At just shy of two months old, it was high time for Ez's first proper party. Plus, we've got some friends over here that were looking forward to meeting our small wonder.

The occasion was a double b-day bash for great peeps Rachel & Rene. We made our way up to Ibara for the first time since last year's good time hangi event. And once again, this year did not disappoint. Despite the rain that attacked in waves, on-and-off, we made do and had a very excellent bbq. Complete with delectable food, a singalong jam session, good conversation, and rounds of sake, it was a fitting way to say sayonara to a load of great people we've met in Japan.

And we got to pass Ez around too...

B-boy Rene & Ez make fast friends.


Good Kids.


The Birthday Pair.


And the irrepressible Gary gets the music going.