Happy New Year

Happy New Year, everyone. May 2010 be at least as good as 2009 was.

Honoring Michael Jackson

Miku didn't know MJ's music so we cranked some up and I pranced around until I ran out of breathe (about 45 seconds).

Cold day at the beach

Miku went with me to rugby practice once on a very hot day (I think I almost got sunstroke, seriously). We practice very near the ocean and went and jumped in after practice. Actually, Miku started out just getting her feet wet, but then that turned into peeling her pants off, then her underwear and soon enough she was frolicking naked in the waves. But it was a lot of fun.

The next weekend she went with me again only the weather wasn't as good. It was still hot enough to seem plausible to go swimming, but as you see from the video, it was less than optimal.

At around the 0:50 mark of the second video you can catch a glimpse of a rather large jellyfish that provided a convenient excuse to end our day.

1 down, 31 to go.

This is actually quite old by now.

Reminds me of The Far Side

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Miku reads colors

Miku Rides Her Bike

A series of videos from our most successful session yet. This was our 3rd time at the park without training wheels.







These last two don't show much but are pretty short.

Happy Birthday to Yuzuru

I forgot that I'd recorded this one.

Family Picture

I think we are all leaning in the original picture anyway....
So yeah...this is the one that we can use...

Let's all comment on how it works to have a family picture taken and then the family "changes"?

I can just say I am thankful it was easy to change this one...

And by the way...I haven't seen Taylor in months and Josh brought her to an event today. It was very awkward and I can tell that he shit-talked me enough that she felt REALLY weird seeing me. That is just so wonderful. Way to make today just splendid.

Oh and PS - does anyone think Emma's face looks similar to mine in the family pic we got when I was little???

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Two videos

In this skit, the naughty monkeys are hungry. They trade some bread for a rice ball from the crabs at the beginning. However, later on, when..In this skit, the naughty monkeys are hungry. They trade some bread for a rice ball from the crabs at the beginning. However, later on, when the crabs (who can't climb trees) ask for help in getting the persimmons, the monkeys don't share and throw fruit at the crabs, killing (according to Miku) the crab's mother!! After this terrible behavior, the Bees, the Chestnuts and the "usu" (a pestle used to pound rice to make mochi), got together and decided punish the monkeys. They tricked the monkeys, first burning their butts, then stinging them when the monkeys ran to the water to cool their bums, and finally capturing them by the entrance. They scolded the monkeys and the monkeys apologized, promising never to be so selfish again.

The overall theme of the recital was country related. There were Chinese, Hawaiian, Brazilian, etc. Miku's group represented Spain and did some songs from Carmen, including syncopation. The best part in my opinion is the bullfight and the way their feet paw the ground.

New pictures.

Three new sets of photos on my Flickr page.

Miku's Kindermusic Recital

Miku's Kindergarten Music Recital

A Day in the Neighborhood with Miku

Do you remember....???

So Mom and I were chatting the other day, and I had a li'l memory of something silly she did. We were thinking that it would be a good idea to get down ALL the MJ memories we can...since there are so many funny ones. Also, to pass along to Tiggs if we need to.

It actually sparked cuz Tiggs told me she had her first ever "If we weren't in public I woulda smacked you" moment with Mom recently. I had to laugh, I remember pretty much getting to the car and getting the verbal smackdown...haha.

Of course none of us will forget "Talk Talk Talk Talk Talk Talk Talk"
I imagine if we get all the memories possible down, we could easily print it as a paperback book sometime. =)

-Mom always barked or called out to dogs in passing vehicles - but calling them "Phaedra" or "Josh" - get back in this car!!!!
-No one should EVER forget our shrub Christmas tree in Minnesota.
-How about when she wore ski goggles on the drive home to Idaho one year?
-OR when Tips got out of the car on one of the road trips? I don't really remember that but Mom reminds me occasionally...

The Return of Phys-Ed at pre-school

Parents are invited to attend this phys-ed day where the kids show off all the work they've been doing. The teacher explains some of the strength and coordination exercises and improvements the kids have made. Great fun.




For reference, here is a clip from last year:

Nico Nico Land aka Smile! Smile! Land

Some short clips from the playland at the mall across from the movie theater. It's becoming a tradition to go kill time there after a movie.

Miku on the piano

She's getting pretty good. The first one is of her by herself practicing before lessons and the second is of Mayu teaching her the song used in the AFLAC insurance commercial here. Mayu figured out how to play the song herself and then taught it to Miku.

PhotoBooth Video: Bulge

Just like Hollywood, we're pumping out sequels like there's no tomorrow!

For entertainment uses only.

"I wanna touch your uvula!"

M: *peers into my mouth as I yawn* "I see something, something hanging down in your mouth!"
Me: Yeah, that's my uvula. You have one too.
M: I wanna touch your uvula!!

Pics from when I was home

Tigs, I don't even want to ask!!!!!



Cute Smile!!!



Monkey on a box, should be a Dr. Suess book!!!