Oh wow, that's a big jump!

Joshua, what did we do today?

This bike, the two-wheel bike.

You can do it all by yourself now? Let's see.

No training wheels, starting by himself on the bike

We just learned today.

Look at this guy go!

He's unstoppable now!

[Life in Japan Theme Song]

Each day is gift, full of beauty and blessings if you know where to look.

The challenges we face in life are really just opportunities in disguise.

What's happening over here?

Is this some early morning snuggles?

Yep.

Oh boy.

Breakfast!

Homework! Homework.

Homework makes the dream work!

Homework makes me sad.

Makes you sad?!

Homework makes you smart.

A bit of sorrow now for a lifetime of joy.

Deep.

Preach it, Dad.

Here handwriting is amazing.

Her handwriting is like ten times better than mine.

Everybody's chowing on their pancakes.

Do you want more Joshua?

What do you see when you look at life?

Do you see the weeds, or do you see a path of opportunity opening up in front of you?

The way you embrace life will determine what you get out of it.

Learning anything in life can be a daunting task,

but tackling a new challenge offer a reward greater than the sacrifice.

Like Joshua and his bike.

Just a day ago he couldn't ride a two-wheel bike,

but now with some practice, a good attitude and some bruised shins, he's cruising around the park.

Whoa Dude, you did a full lap no problem. Awesome!

Going for a second lap, sweet!

Whenever you conquer a challenge, it's worth celebrating.

Vóvó (grandma), guess what?

I rode my bike without any training wheels.

You did?! Yep.

Oh my goodness, I didn't know that!

It's movie night! Right?

Uh huh.

What a we watching, Sarah? Narnia!

Narnia, the Voyage of the Dawn Treader, huh?

Here we go, yes!

Each day is full of possibilities,

you can settle for what is known and safe

or you can push yourself to try new things.

You're bound to find something great in the process.

We're getting ready for Don Katsu.

Alright, she's getting her sauce on.

Oh yeah. Boy, that looks good good good.

And we already prayed, but we didn't film it today.

But this food is blessed!

Momma got the fried ebi (shrimp)

Oh boy!

And there's mine!

The different sauces here.

I'm going to try this sauce.

Oh my!

Mmm. I love it, love it.

This sauce on here.

And now we'll see.

Mmmmm.

Sarah got curry and don Katsu!

You going to try the Don Katsu?

It's so good, huh?

The misoshiro soup, good stuff.

This stuff right here, I don't know what it's called, but it's good too!

Yea, I'm having it right now.

Oh you are? Let's see.

What's it taste like Rebecca?

It's something pickled.

Onion, pickled? I don't know.

Well, and the aftermath.

Everybody polished it off.

Joshua, what did you think?

On a scale of 1 to 10

I got full.

You got full!

Momma? 10

A 10! Wow!

A 10 but a 5 for how full I got.

You got too full? Oh.

Me. Ten.

Ten! My goodness.

Look at this crowd here today.

The crowd loves it.

Today, we have an opportunity to show our love for Momma chan in a special way.

We have a secret project going on, don't we? Yea

Oh! Look at that—Mother's Day Cards

It's important to celebrate the mothers on Mother's Day.

We would not be here without the mothers.

I would not be alive. No.

We would not be alive... Nobody would

Not without the mothers. We need the mothers.

Mothers make the world go around.

This is mommy's favorite flower

Mommy's favorite flower?

Are you making origami of it?

Yeah, we did it on our holiday.

We went to that flower park, right?

Oh yea!

You remember that we went across that bridge and there was the tulips?

She said they were... Going to be her new favorite, you're right!

Because I did in on breaking news.

Breaking News! Mommy chose her new favorite flower!

The next day, we were all set to celebrate Mother's Day.

What have we go here Sarah?

We got flowers for her.

OK OK, let's go give it to her!

Wow!

That's beautiful! Did you help Daddy pick it out? Yep.

Smell it.

Those are beautiful!

What day is it today guys?

Mother's Day!

OK, Joshua!

Happy Mother's Day!

This is me riding on the bike

And this is you giving me the ice cream

And this is me cracking the eggs and putting them inside the bowl.

I like cracking eggs, Joshua.

Aww, thank you, I love you!

[Gasps] Oh my goodness! How beautiful!

Oh you made me a Calla lily.

She noticed! Oh!

Sarah!

Happy Mother's Day! Oh I love it, Sarah!

Ooooo. Whoa!

I love you so much!

Thank you for making food.

Thank you for everything.

You're the best mom in the whole world

Oh your handwriting is so beautiful, I know!

Anna, the good handwriting!

This is my hand.

Oh! Can I see?

Flip it around.

I love you. Happy Mother's Day.

Aww! Mom & Becca.

There's no such thing as the perfect parent

Unless it's God Himself, so no one is that perfect parent.

But there are those mothers who are so exemplary that they become a mother to others

other family, friends and people far off, and that's you.

You take care of those who are sick and need help.

Why are you staring at me?!

Watch my coffee!

Don't want to spill the coffee.

I made it! Rebecca's gift.

It's me gift.

You step in and self-sacrifice.

You're there for your kids whenever they need anything at all.

And you do it so well that others, literally tens of thousands, have come to refer to you as "Momma chan."

There's really no one else like you

and there's no one else I still would rather have as my wife and a mother to our beautiful kids than you.

So please enjoy your Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day!

Aw! Thank you Daddy.

Wait, you have one more present!

Yea!

Big hugs for mommy!

Here comes Daddy! No!!

Look at this guy! No problem on the bike now.

Today is Mother's Day and mothers, we are so thankful for you.

Thankful is an understatement, because none of us would be here without you.

So to every mother out there today, Happy Mother's Day!

Hello!

Oh look! There's Momma chan!

Did you find anything interesting? I found a lizard!

You found a lizard right now?

There's a new present that I want. What?

It's a lizard pet!

A lizard pet?!

And I want a snake! A snake?

One of my friends has a pet snake. I want a reindeer!

I know, they're really fun when they're tame. He wants a reindeer!

Daddy push us! Yes, push us!

Push you?

Wait!

We got it.

Look at it.

It's pretty hot in there. This is a good sign.

It's coming out real quick here.

Oh look at that, honey!

Whose birthday today? Aunt Debbies!

Aunt Debbie! Tomorrow, actually.

A lot of fun meat here.

Do you like chicken livers, gizzards, anything like that?

Oh, I like gizzards man. Do you?!

Not the livers though. Oh.

How is it?

Good.

Good, she says in the smoke.

When you started recording, I don't know why, but the smoke, all of a sudden, it came.

Yes, the way you embrace life will determine what you get out of it.

Choose to embrace what is good, what is beautiful, what is lovely and you'll reap the reward.

Chose to look for the opportunities in disguise behind every challenge,

and soon see the path open up in front of you.

It won't be easy, but it will be well worth it in the end,

and you'll be glad you did.

Out of gas.

Out of gas, oh no!

Oh I am out of gas! No!

It's not going to work. We don't need it.

We tried.

No birthday this year.

[Singing Happy Birthday]

A real good grill time goes on for several hours, doesn't it?

That's right. All the way to the end.

Until you can't possibly fit any more meet inside of you.

Yep.

Bye Jiji! Bye!

Are there any adults that need cake?

Me!

Oh wow!

Look at the sunset!

Riding in the sunset.

Riding into the sunset.

See you guys!

There goes Aunt Pri and the crew.

There goes Momma chan!

Joshua!

So long. So long.

Into the sunset!

Into the sunset!