Miss Beth, meet Grandma&Grandpa

We were so lucky to have my parents come spend a week in Japan with us. We were able to show them quite a bit of Okinawa while they were here, but best of all Beth was able to meet her grandparents! She gave them the best snuggles and smiles each day! 

We went to the aquarium, which is the 3rd largest in the world! It has three whale sharks that were fun to watch. 

We went to three out of the nine UNESCO sites on the island. The famous red Shuri castle, the sacred site of Sefa-utaki, and the beautiful Shikinaen garden.

We had a blast at the 100¥ stores and local grocery stores. Even after being here half a year I can still spend hours in those stores just wondering what everything is. And it's always fun to try new treats. 

We walked through the southeast botanical gardens. They are so beautiful and peaceful. 

We caught low tide to explore the beach and collect seashells. 

We got a famous Cocok pedicure. Well my mom and I did. Those Japanese nails though! 

We went to Okinawa world and saw a little bit of everything that Okinawa has to offer. (And dealt with the explosion of a lifetime from Miss Beth in middle of walking through a dark cave) 

We even had time for Kokesai Dori on our way back to the airport, where they finally tried some McDonald's in Japan! 

We ate at our favorite Japanese restaurants, including ramen- several times, sushi- where mom only ate chicken, curry- Japanese and Indian, and all you can eat cook yourself teriyaki steaks! I was spoiled with my moms home cooking a few nights and my dads breakfasts! 

Beth was a champ for each busy day! She may not remember this week, but it was something pretty special to have grandparents in Japan to meet the sweet babe. She is already a grandmas girl, and loves grandma and grandpa so much! 

My mom and dad spoiled us so much, not only by flying across the world to see us, but each day they were here! We miss them already and can't wait to go home soon to be back with them!