Yumiko and her Brother Yasuo

This photo is from the early 70s and shows Yumiko in traditional Japanese kimono.

Kurt and his brother Lyle

This photo of the Bell boys was taken during the late 1960s. Check out that furniture and the racing stripe on Kurt's shirt!

Where we met...

Kurt and Yumiko met each other at that little kiosk in the middle of this photo. The kiosk is in front of the library at Humboldt State University. October, 1987

First photo together

This is the first photo of Yumiko and Kurt together. The photo was taken in December 1987 in Kurt's Frito-Lay potato chip truck. This is the truck in which Kurt lived during his college days.

Kurt Teaches Yumiko to Surf

Kurt taught Yumiko to surf while they were in school in northern California. Photo was taken near the small town of Trinidad. 1988

Traditional Japanese Couple

This photo shows Yumiko and Kurt sporting traditional Japanese hairstyles. Photo taken in a park near Osaka, Japan. 1991.

Japanese Subway

This photo was taken in a subway train in Osaka, Japan. We lived near Osaka in the town of Ottori for several years during the early 90s. We commuted to work in Osaka on a daily basis.

Photo from Shizuoka

At the university near Yumiko's family's home in Japan. Early '90s Our current apartment is about 5 minutes walking distance to this location.

Scuba Diving Near Okinawa

Yumiko and Kurt scuba diving off Yoron Island near Okinawa, Japan. 1992

House in Santa Barbara, Ca.

646 Del Monte Ave. Small but charming with Yumiko's decorative touch. 1994

Kurt Kissing Yumiko

A favorite hobby of Kurt's... 1993

Shizuoka Beach

Yumiko and Kurt at the beach near Miho, Japan. 1991

Wedding Photo

Yumiko and Kurt were married on April 4th, 1992 at Goleta Beach near Santa Barbara, Ca.

The Little Harbor

A failed business venture manufacturing and selling model sailboats. This is a photo from our shop which was located on Haley street in Santa Barbara, Ca. 1994

Kurt and the Suzuki Family

At Los Angeles airport. 1995

Santa Barbara Beach

Yumiko and Kurt on a beach near Santa Barbara. 1995

Yumiko's Graduation Photo

Yumiko graduated from Santa Barbara City College with a degree in Graphic Design. Spring 1995

Kurt and Yumiko's Dad

In front of steps leading to a temple near the Suzuki home in Japan. 1998

Our home in Ojai

Our first home purchase was in Ojai California. 2000 to 2003

Emily's First Photo

Emily Bell was born on November 25th, 2000.

Emily at Home

Emily in a baby sleeper on our patio table at our home in Ojai, California. 2000

Papa holding Emily

Daddy's delight!

2002 Holiday Photo

This picuture was taken in the patio of our home in Ojai.

Emily First Photo of Mommy and Daddy

Emily took this photo at our first apartment in Shizuoka, Japan. November 28th, 2003

Carpet Picnic

lunch in our second apartment in Shizuoka Japan on the day we received the key. November 29th, 2003

2003 Holiday Photo

This shot was taken while we lay on the floor of our tatami room at our Sugiyama Mansion apartment in Shizuoka, Japan.