This year we went to Dublin to celebrate Christmas with the whole Doyle family. It was a special time because not only was it the first time we were all together but also it would be the last time we had Christmas in Dublin. The house was sold the following year. It was a great time and Santa was busy!!!
For this episode we took a few days off and went to some lovely places around Kansai. First stop was Banpaku park were we had a great time playing and relaxing. We then we to Rokko Farm on Rokko mountain. The sheep run wild here and there's lots to see and do.
We watch Shannon as she joins in the fun at her school Sports Day. Taken over two years, we can see the difference in her as she participates in the various games and activities. Even Mam joins in!
This is a montage of the best and funniest moments from our trip to Ireland. We stayed in Wexford and although the weather started badly, it picked up and we could even go down to the beach. Great BBQ's and beer.
A short skit with Grandad at his creative best to entertain the kids while the rest of us look on. Good on ya Grandad!!!!
For this Christmas , we finally bought a tree and the whole family joined in putting it up. Shannon did a lot of the camera work for this. Once the tree was ready, the presents started to arrive and then on to the big day itself.
This is Shannon dancing to the Beyonce hit Single Ladies. With a little more practice we could have a future star on our hands!!
A trip to the zoo is always fun. Today the kids got to touch a rabbit and guinea pig. But they soon got tired of the animals and so we spent most of the time in the amusement park. Great fun!!
Nana and Grandad came to visit. We took them to a few of our favorite places in Osaka. The weather was prefect and everyone had a great time.
This is a collection of clips with the kids when they were really small. Also they went to Toyama for a visit. Included is some footage of a New Year party!
It was a Toy Story Christmas this year. The kids favorite movie trilogy influenced the presents for this year. And Santa delivered!!!
Both kids now have a bike. Shannon takes on the challenge of riding a bike without training wheels and Rihanna tests out her new bike.
This is a compilation of our summer holidays during 2011. Places we went to are Shirahama beach, Adventure World, Nara Park, Toys Kingdom, Disney on Ice and Hirakata Park Water Park. Great times, great fun.
We took a trip to a beach to collect clams. The weather was fine, water a bit chilly but great fun was had by all. It was a good day!!
Rihanna takes part in her Kindergarten Sprts Day and Shannon does likewise in her first Elementary School Sprts Day.
The annual performance by teachers and kids from Rihanna's kindergarten.
This year's Christmas had special guests, Nana and Grandad took part via skype to watch the kids opening their presents. And as usual, the kids had a great time.
A compilation of clips including Shannon in school and a day trip Strawberry picking and at Harvest Hill. Also an evening at karaoke with Nanami and Ayami.
Just a short collection of summer during 2012. We took a nice cruise around Kobe harbor and did a lot of swimming.
A collection of the commercials that Rihanna and Shannon starred in during 2012 in Japan.
A look at the school performance from both girls. Rihanna does a great impression of a crow and Shannon shows off her project to the class.
Both of the girls are in fine form as they compete in the sports. Watch out for the sprints!!!
For this year, we went to Mie prefecture and stayed at a camp site. After that we drove to Shiga and stayed in a nice hotel and swam in Biwako lake.
A collection of clips for the things we did and places we went during the year
The girls tried their hands at magic. Also they visited a Butterfly Farm and were invited to take part in a Fashion Show.
Highlights for the sporting events from Rihanna's school!!
This was Rihanna's last performance in kindergarten. And she really does her best!!
Christmas!! And the first time we saw no toys!!! Plus Nana and Grandad we with us on Skype.
We had a little Halloween party at home and the girls dressed up as cute witches. Plus we played, or tried to play, some traditional Halloween games!!
Clips from Shannon's Sports Day
We took a trip to Round 1 entertainment and games!! Rollerskating, tennis and a bronco bull were some of the things we did. Great day out for everyone.
Shannon had her first proper birthday party. She invited friends and family to the party. Everyone enjoyed themselves.
We went to the mountains for a weekend in the snow. The kids loved sledding and making snow men
A look at the events of the year to date. Photos mixed with video
Shannon and Riana both take part in the school sports day. Dancing, running and games .
looking back at the trip to Japan