so happy to get updates from Toda-san in Ishinomaki. here he is checking the waves with Azumi-san. it’s funny how we look for waves to foil. if we see a knee high junky wave, we get super excited. haha. 
gosh, that looks so fun! i wish i can foil with you boys soon. that’s my dream! 
and my dream is to have a BBQ with you guys too. Japanese BBQ’s are the best! i really miss this…
and OMG, look at Hiyori-chan! she’s a woman now! omg, i can’t believe how fast she grew up. she’s so beautiful and i bet her personality is exactly like her Mom. haha. 
this is the Hiyori-chan i remember most. this cute little girl with a strong mind. i still remember trying to give her a hug on her last day after staying at my house in Hawaii. i dropped her off at the airport and when i was going to give her a goodbye hug, she turned and ran away. haha. the airport staff thought i was a crazy old man. i was kind of embarrassed, but that was super funny. a girl with a pure heart from the countryside which i hope it stays that way forever…
