Happy New Year!

I know, I know, I'm a tad belated, but nevertheless am sending good wishes to you and yours! I've been M.I.A this past month due to a holiday trip back to the States. It was wonderful and a bit hectic, a little too hectic to keep up with blogging, and now that we're back in Japan, I'm feeling a bit like our pooch - ready for a nap!

Will be back with a few highlights soon, I promise!