Six!

A six-year-old's birthday party.

 
 
 
 

Carousel

We've been to this carousel how many times now? Yet they still enjoy it so much. This time I was standing next to them, so I got some interesting "in the middle of the action" pictures.


 
 
 
 

They Made It!

My sister Nancy and her husband Danny have, through heroic travails against INS, finally won the right to visit this country from the Philippines together. I note in passing that according to Wikipedia passport requirements as we know them today are a relatively recent plague, stemming from World War I. Be that as it may, I am pleased to present some pictures from their recent visit. Captions for the first two images are welcomed!



 
 
 
 

Spring Festival at Portland Chinese Garden

For the Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, some friends joined us for dim sum followed by a romp around the Portland Classic Chinese Gardens. This is a wonderful place for some peaceful quiet reflection ... except during the festival! It was LOUD (note son's hands over his ears!) and full of energy. It was a bit brisk but we had a good time.

 
 
 
 

Christmas Day

 
 
 
 

Christmas Eve

The house has been without power for a few days before Christmas, so we spent it down in Forest Grove with Nai-Nai. Daughter was set on being in her own house for Christmas day, so we returned power or not. As it turned out, power was on when we got home, but as we were getting out of the car it went off again! We were bummed. It came back again a little later, and except for one blip it's been on since. Keep your fingers crossed!

Here are some scenes from our place today.

 
 
 
 

Tonights Forecast: Tooth Fairy

Came out this evening just before dinner. She's been excited about it for several days now, asking frequently when it would come out. The last few minutes involved a bit of pain and blood, which she didn't enjoy a bit, but afterward she was all excited again. The other pic is unrelated and from a couple weeks ago, but the ones I did of him this evening weren't as good.