Last week in pictures

Sophie and I have been in Montana for just over a week now. We are unpacked, finally over jet lag, and trying to settle into Montana life. I need to take some photos of the local scenery, it is really beautiful here. Sophie and I have started excercising in the beautiful weather we have had recently. One of the girls from church, who has become my "senpai" in Montana (like a mentor), and I have decided to start excercising together, along with our 4 children (collective). It's great to have a friend that I can be active with! We went hiking last Thursday. I used to think I was strong to walk everywhere with a baby in the front pack, but she pushed 2 children at a time UPHILL in an all-terrain stroller. Well done Melissa!

Aside from taking walks in the beautiful sunny weather we had last week, my other favorite thing has been going to the store! During my time of re-Americanization and de-Japanization, I am in constant awe of everything in the supermarket. You wouldn't believe the size of things! I love to wander through the bakery and see how HUGE the cakes are (compared to Japan). I love cake, but I can feel myself gain weight just looking at them. While in Portland, Tabs and I bought the cutest chocolate cake for dinner with her parents. It fed 5 people generous slices, but was called a PETITE cake! The steaks are as big as Sophie. Don't even get me started about how small I feel when we go to Costco. We live a 5 minute drive from Costco now...so close to those amazing cheesecakes...