A Very Busy Saturday with Mizuki

Today has been very busy with many activities which have left us tired and not excited about the time change tonight. We started off at church at 6:45 this morning, reporting for duty for the Habitat Blitz Day. Mizuki was ready for it, and we were all excited to find Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks coffee (at least coffee in Starbucks cups) waiting for us. It was almost freezing and we hoped the sun would warm things up quickly. You'll have to take our word on the next things since there are no photos. We finished our morning shift at the Habitat house, after much hammering, cutting, stumbling around and carrying big gables around in the mud (yes, the house went up like clockwork!) Then we went back to the church and started baking bread for the folks at Minvilla. Rita Schwartz joined us and Mizuki cut up a mountain of cabbage for cole slaw. We baked 12 loaves and delivered them to Minvilla, Rita was warming up two delicious sounding soups for the residents (sadly we have to leave before getting a taste.) Then we came home so I could rest for a short time. Rather than rest, Mizuki went for a jog around the neighborhood.

We soon headed to Oak Ridge, making a quick stop at the WalMart so Mizuki could buy a Tennessee hat (shhh, it's for her brother) and also at the Peace Bell.

We enjoyed reading about the Peace Bell, reflecting on its significance, and also ringing it.
Mizuki has obviously done this before!
We continued to my parents house. We had quite an enjoyable time there, shared in a delicious meal, and also loved a decadent chocolate cake for dessert. No, Mizuki did not eat the whole thing.
Mizuki shared some wonderful conversation with my Mom and Dad and she taught them how to pose for a proper Japanese photo.