The reason we came to California this weekend was to dance in Obon.  We got dressed up in kimono’s, Allie put makeup on us, and we got fancy clips in our hair.

Autumn being Autumn!

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This year I wore a red kimono.  It was the same one I wore a couple years ago.

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Auntie Jane came over to tie us up!  You literally get tied up with wraps to hold everything in place.

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This was the obi that Autumn wore.

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Next came her hair clip and makeup.

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Then is was my turn.

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This was my fancy hair piece.

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Autumn and her poses!

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I go for the more serious face.

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Sisters!

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Obon starts with the taiko performance.  That was pretty cool to watch.

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Finally the dancing started!  We used the uchiwa (round fan)

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Autumn was resting and Mommy took a picture of her eye lashes.

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This is our cousin Emmet.

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Kachi kachi’s were another dance.  They click together.

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Emmet and trying to get Allie to dance.

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This is Emmet and his Mommy.

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Who tied that towel on his head?

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This was a hand dance.  There was one dance were Autumn’s favorite part was shaking her bootie!

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Another kachi kachi dance.  They are fun because of all the noises.

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This one was the sensu. (folding fan) It was tricky because you have to spin the fan around!

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At obon the last 2 dances are even ones that Diane and Grandma will do!

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After we dance we get to have a hot dog and treats.

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