All This & More

2009-08-30T20:13:00.000-07:00

2008-05-19T22:01:00.000-07:00

We recently went bird watching with some visiting Denver friends, and also went for the first time to the awesome Maker Faire. Now we want to drive a cupcake!

2008-05-03T20:40:00.000-07:00

April was full of busy-ness! School started up again with field trips for both kids in the first week, and an ice cream social with dancing. E's class had been taught how to do the YMCA dance, the hustle, and a line dance. E, in particular, really got into it, and got the idea to wear his policeman uniform from Halloween so he could look like one of the Village People. All the parents at the dance loved it, but it went right over the other kids' heads (which is probably a good thing).

Both kids started new sports classes too, with L giving karate a try and E finally getting to try fencing. He's been drooling over the idea since last year, but had to be seven before he could get into the class. Now he's in and loves it -- any excuse to hold a weapon, you know!

Photo Mishmash

2008-03-02T00:08:00.000-08:00

Christmas Past

2008-02-02T22:12:00.000-08:00

Christmas pictures finally! Soon to come are photos from the Pasadena trip to see the Rosebowl parade, as well as some from Mimi and Papa's visit. Soon, my friends, very soon...

Thanksgiving 2007

2007-11-26T23:28:00.000-08:00

Highlights of the holiday include Gigi's amazing cooking skills, Jamocha Almond Fudge birthday cake, plasma cars, devious collaboration during golf cart games and many massages in my future!

October -- Our Favorite Time of Year

2007-11-10T12:24:00.000-08:00

Here are the October photos! We had a fun, busy month, especially while the kids were on their 3 week break. We got rained out while trying to camp near Pt Reyes, went to a pumpkin patch with a train and a gigantic hay bale fort, took a day trip to a working farm with a cornstalk maze and an indoor pool playground, visited with Gigi and Papa, went to various Halloween parties, and finally did some trick or treating! Now we're barreling toward Thanksgiving -- it's that time of year, I guess. Busy, but good.

Labor Day Weekend

2007-09-07T22:20:00.000-07:00

We went further north about four hours to camp in Humboldt State Park for the four day weekend. There was hiking, forest exploration, bike riding, bug collecting and treasure hunting (geocaching). We came back smudged and smoky, but relaxed and happy.

Summer vacation, Pt. 2

2007-08-25T21:06:00.001-07:00

Summer Vacation, Pt. 1

2007-08-18T23:10:00.000-07:00

Good Sports, Pt. 2

2007-06-15T20:23:00.000-07:00

Lucy, the dancing queen.

Good Sports, Pt. 1

2007-06-12T20:03:00.000-07:00

Outtakes from E's soccer class and video from L's tap class performance. Coming soon, still shots of L's tapping.

And We Thought Squirrels Were The Problem

2007-06-02T19:40:00.000-07:00

We've been feeding several pairs of ducks that have beening regularly hanging around in our front greenbelt, and most of them are pretty friendly with us now. A few of them will even come up on our porch and make a sort of quacking-muttering sound while looking in the front door, apparently alerting us to the fact that more birdseed needs to be served, pronto. Then, J went to bring in the plate the other night and found this:

We could actually see the snails sucking on individual seeds. I think the squirrels put them up to it.

To The Rescue!

2007-04-25T23:14:00.000-07:00

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This little guy was found under the bushes in front of our place by a neighbor. Knowing the crazy animal people we are, she asked if we could hold on to him until the wildlife rescue arrived. While we were keeping him warm and calm, we did a little research and figured out that he's probably about 5-6 weeks old. He may have sprained one of his legs when he fell out of his tree, but the wildlife person said they'd get him fixed up and release him back into our neighborhood when he is old enough to fend for himself. L is hoping he'll recognize us when he comes back and that he might show his gratitude by having a tea party with her or something. Mostly we're just glad he's going to be ok.

How To Keep Kindergarteners Busy For Spring Break

2007-04-15T02:05:00.000-07:00

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Random shots from Feb. & March

2007-03-11T21:22:00.001-07:00

2007-03

Happy 6th Birthday L & E!

2007-03-02T22:01:00.000-08:00

6th Bday

E Learns Something New

2007-02-19T22:12:00.000-08:00

What a birthday it's been! A full 3 days of partying, day trips and playing with new toys. In addition to that, E learned something new - he can ride a 2 wheel bike now WITHOUT training wheels! Lucy tried it too and is almost there. E almost had a triple feat when at bedtime, he (with John's coaxing) began to try to pull out his extremely loose tooth. Birthday, bike riding and missing bicuspids would have been too much to hope for. We're just really happy that the birthday party went off without any crying episodes! Yea us!

Pescadero And Beyond

2007-01-13T20:34:00.000-08:00

Beach house trip 12-06

Just before New Year's, we were lucky enough to be able to stay in a beach house belonging to one of John's friends. The house itself was wonderful, with incredible art, beach views and access to a private beach. From there, we had fun exploring some other areas on the coast. Not a bad way to end the year!

Christmas '06, Part 2

2006-12-26T23:06:00.000-08:00

Christmas '06

Christmas '06, Part 1

2006-12-24T11:40:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2006

More pictures to be posted after the present massacre. We hope everyone is enjoying their holidays!

Thanksgiving 2006

2006-11-27T21:13:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving 2006

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We are thankful for:

Gigi's great cooking and hospitality
Papa John's Battleship skills and golf cart rides
Warm chiminea fires on cool nights
Rambunctiousness with cousins
Sarah's sewing skills
Bryan's ability to make light pass through his head
Tours of Pasadena wildlife
Golf cart rallies
Tooth fairies that visit hotels

Thanks to everyone for a great time!

Camping at Big Sur

2006-11-04T22:15:00.000-08:00

Big Sur Camping

Click on the photo above to see scenes from our camping trip.

Halloween

2006-11-04T12:00:00.000-08:00

Halloween 2006

Lucy & Elliot had a grand ol' time for Halloween (click on picture above to see all the photos). Lucy went as a pink poodle and E went as a tornado, and both were very happy with how their costumes turned out. The kids were worn out after a school party and trick or treating at two different locations. To avoid the extended sugar consumption, and because E can't eat dairy or much artificial coloring, the kids agreed to turn over their candy in exchange for a $15 shopping spree at the store of their choice. E chose a cool pirate ship playset and L got a new stuffed dog, a small doodle bear and a Hello Kitty keychain. The result is happiness , healthiness and sanity!

Zoo Day

2006-10-20T19:09:00.000-07:00

Zoo Day

Sorry it's been such a long time since the last update. I've had some technical difficulties and am now trying some new ways of sharing pictures. I'd love feedback from the viewer side, so let me know what you think. Click on the picture to see the photos from our recent visit to the SF zoo.

Mind The Gap

2006-08-24T22:14:00.000-07:00

Lucy lost her first tooth! It's been loose for quite awhile, and she finally wiggled it free. The tooth fairy will deliver a long-lusted-after Care Bear and a Sacagawea dollar. Reasoning that the fairy would come more quickly if she went to sleep fast, L was out in less than five minutes. Too bad we can't use this routine every night.