Dance Recital at Tom Thumb

For those of you who don't know, Tom Thumb is our grocery store. She wore her tu-tu and danced to the ecclectic "grocery" music. Their fall display made a nice backdrop too.

Sleeping Cow?

Midori just cracks us up! We got back late from a hockey practice and gave the kids their baths. Jack and Keiko went to bed and Midori insisted on wearing her cow costume and a pair of bright green socks. As soon as she had it on she disappeared. Several minutes later I hear from the bedroom "Kelly, come here quick!". I jumped up and ran down there as fast as I could. I just had to grab the camera and take some shots to share with you.

Feeding Birds at the Zoo

They didn't seem really hungry, but we had a fun time anyway.

Balloon Festival

This one we took at night. We followed the balloon across town in the car and recruited Jack's best friend Jonathan and his dad too. The kids helped take this balloon down after it landed. It was really fun!

At the playground

Just a day at the park. The weather was nice and the kids had fun. Jack even helped push Midori on the swing.... not OFF the swing.

Playing With Your Food

OK, sometimes it doesn't hurt. The kids were feeling a little playful at dinner time and made animal faces out of their food. Jack's is a likeness of Dudley. Keiko's looks like a bunny rabbit, but she said it was a cat. The fork is the cat's mouth.

Gymnastics Videos

***TURN YOUR VOLUME WAAAAY DOWN BEFORE WATCHING THESE VIDEOS***
My voice is blaring in the background!

Oh, just so you all know, our home phone is working again.

First Day of School

The first day of school wasn't so bad. I mean after all the whining and crying ... Dan just scooped me up off the floor with a shovel and threw me back in the car.

Midori at pre-school.





The big 2nd grader


Kindergarten here I come!

Mike and Ania's Wedding

For those of you who don't know. Mike is our oldest nephew. Dan's sister Judy's son. He is also Jack's godfather.

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Here is our beautiful niece-in-law with her flower girls.

The ringbearer looking a little nervous.

Introducing Mike and Ania Keliher!!!

Suzanne and Keiko take a break after the ceremony

Midori thought the napkin was a hat. Julia is cheering her on.