George

(Host father)

George is very kind and sometimes told me jokes. He drove me to the study center every morning. He taught me English and helped me. On weekends, he often drove me to some good places.

Karen

(Host Mother)

Karen is very cheerful. I often talked with her and enjoyed the time. She taught me some good recipes and good exercise in a pool. I like the books which she writes.

Emily

Emilly is a grandchild of George and Karen's. She is a cheerful girl with very cute smiles. She is 13 years old. She can play the piano, and I enjoyed playing the piano with Emily. She likes board games, and she taught me some games and I enjoyed them. I had a good time at her house.

Kyle

Kyle is Emily's brother. He is a very kind and powerful boy. He is as old as my brother in Japan. He told me what he did at school. I enjoyed playing basketball and board games with him.

Greg

Greg (left) is a good father of Emily and Kyle's. I could not see him many times, but I still enjoyed talking with him while eating pizza. He asked me for a lot of stories of mine in Japan.

Kim

Kim (center) is the daughter of George and Karen's, and the mother of Emily and Kyle's. She is a funny and very kind mother. I enjoyed playing board games, driving and shopping with her. She was like my mother in Seattle.

Max

Max is the dog of Emily's family. He is a very small dog. He has only one eye, but he is very cheerful. I enjoyed playing with him. He came running to me at the front door when I went to his house. That was very cute and I was happy.