SOCCER

William's best buddy at school is Jowanzo.  Jowanzo plays soccer, so William begged to join up.  William missed a whole year of the sport, so knowing the disadvantage he was at, we contracted out his learning a little before he began.

Now, it is SOCCER TIME!

Notice the University of Oregon soccer outfit.  Go Ducks!

Too bad this means that William 'waddles' a bit while trying to coerce the ball into submission.

His coaches speak to him in Japanese, and pretend to know no English around me.  However, yesterday when William was sitting on his ball, doodling in the sand and not paying attention to when his turn was, I heard the coach say, "William, Wake up!"

You're seeing the 'koinobouri' on the wires to celebrate Kodomo no Hi or children's day.  Originally boys day, the carp symbolize strength and prosperity wishes for your boys.