This is the set-up
How amazing is the sky in this picture?
One of the main reasons Vance & I like to go to festivals and whatnot is the food. Andagi are Okinawan donuts ... most people in Hawaii love 'em, but I'd much prefer a glazed donut, thank you very much.
Here's what they look like:
Little girl played on the ropes and poles while her mommy and daddy scoured the different food ... we ended up with andagi and freshly pounded mochi yummmm!
She did score a little soda can lantern with an LED light inside... these pictures just look like a soda can attached to a stick (which it essentially is), but when it's dark and the 'lantern' is lit up, it's really cute
The great thing about bon dances is that you can jump in and follow along with the little old Japanese women dressed to the nines in their beautiful kimonos. Here we are watching, waiting to join ...
Here's what they look like:
Little girl played on the ropes and poles while her mommy and daddy scoured the different food ... we ended up with andagi and freshly pounded mochi yummmm!
She did score a little soda can lantern with an LED light inside... these pictures just look like a soda can attached to a stick (which it essentially is), but when it's dark and the 'lantern' is lit up, it's really cute
The great thing about bon dances is that you can jump in and follow along with the little old Japanese women dressed to the nines in their beautiful kimonos. Here we are watching, waiting to join ...
you have a beautiful family! Happy fourth of july weekend!
ReplyDeleteAww your family is so adorable. Thank you for the amazing comment on my blog and I must say I am really enjoying yours. I'm looking forward to seeing all the adventures you and your family have. You've got yourself a new follower!
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Your family is absolutely adorable. And, Your blog is so cute! So glad I found it! now following.
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You're right the sky looks amazing in that picture! The food is one of my favorite parts of any festival as well. Hope you and your sweet family have a great 4th of July! (And that Skinny Girl Margaritas make their way to Hawaii soon! Haha!)
ReplyDeletethanks for checking out my blog! your family is so precious. and bon dance sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lot of fun! And I don't blame y'all about going for the food. :)
ReplyDeletei love your new look!!!! gorgeous. your family is as good lookin as ever. what fun you had.
ReplyDeletecute, cute photos. looks like such a lovely (and fun) time!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like sooo much fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd P.S. LOVE the glasses:)
What a fun family time! You guys are so adorable together! The food sounds yuumy too!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a Bon Dance before....how cool! Looks like a really cool time :) Happy 4thof July!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having such fun.
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Bon odori! I miss that :)
ReplyDeleteSuper fun! Can't wait to take Adrian to his first one. I wanna dress him up!
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