Tag: kids

  • Halloween

    Yep, Halloween’s just around the corner and the kids are already comparing their costumes. One of the kids on the block planted the idea that the best costume is one which can hold the most candy. Previously popular categories such as Superheroes & Villains went out the window. For some reason no one liked my suggestion of a large Shop-Rite bag and they haven’t figured out a kangaroo yet.

    Tyler’s going to be a Raccoon because, “they wash their hands and can run fast through the night.” Julia’s going to be a flying unicorn but she didn’t have anything to do with the decision. eBay came to our rescue and we quickly found what we needed.

    For a lighter side look at the decision of what to be for Halloween, take a look at retroCRUSH: the world’s finest pop culture and Leo Sayer website, hilarious.

  • Fashion

    Tyler’s beginning to get a sense of fashion. The other day he wanted to dress himself and came down the stairs with a pair of baggy pants that were too long for his legs. I offered to tuck them up for him but he insisted that I leave it alone.

  • Jamie and Heather get married

    Jamie and Heather get married

    One of my high school friends was getting married on a farm in Vermont. It was a mini-reunion of sorts.

    The weather was spectacular, blue skies, great friends new & old, good grub and drink, and a funky local band set the stage for a perfect afternoon.

    The kids had a blast.


    Yours truly reads down the list of reasons why Jamie should marry Heather

    “# 10 – Oregonian communal bylaws require formal ceremony with friends within 2 years of first born!”
    Mother & daughter
    Tyler found a pumpkin
    Lights out after a long day
  • Hot Tub

    Upon arrival we quickly took advantage of the Takei’s hot tub which overlooks the tropical breezes of the Pacific Ocean. . .

  • Jet Set

    Jet Set

    So we’re finally back to normal after a whirlwind of travel that took us to Hawaii and Vermont over the course of a week and a half. Here are the kids getting ready for their week in the sun.

  • Tyler’s First Joke

    Tyler told his first joke:

    Q: Why did the cow cross the road?

    A: To go to the mooovies!

  • Sketches

    The spiral eyes is part of his unique style.

  • Julia

    Julia doesn’t quite have the card up the right way around but she was happy to get it.

    Thank you for the kind card Richard & Diedre!

  • Hawaii

    Just got back from a week’s holiday in Hawaii where we met up with Izumi’s parents. Absolutely wonderful break from the craziness of work. Swam every day with the kids and flew (and lost) a kite with Tyler. Tiki torches at twilight, tropical fish and dolphins at the hotel lagoon.