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Swim Lessons have started!

What I thought would be a few weeks of tears has turned into a party in the water. Colin and Sophia love the water and their teacher, and in Week 2, are starting to get the hang of it....

It's been awhile...

So, it's been over a year since I've posted anything... lame I know. However, better late than never. Today was Sophia's 2nd ballet recital, and she did quite well (at least better than her dad did with the below video).

On the beach....

A very good friend of mine visited this weekend, and we all went to the beach. Thanks for visiting Uncle Mike (and for taking this picture).

Santa arrived early

We visited Santa early this year, courtesy of my parent's tennis club. Santa was quite a success, and was of the 'gentle old Saint Nick' variety, as opposed to the flashy, loud scary variety that cause many a child to wet their pants in fear. Santa gave the kids two instruments which coincidentally were what Granny Pat and Ingo thought were good presents. As you can see below, the kids thought they were great too.

Labor Day Getaway

We headed to the wine country of Northern California to get away for the long weekend. We, along with several families, rented a house in tiny Pope Valley which is close to Napa Valley. The house, weather and company was great, and there was lots of fun to be had at the pool.

If you look closely, there's some small legs peeking out of the towel. Colie had a full day of pool action, and passed out in my arms.

First Day of School

It just seems too early to put this entry in. Didn't I just come back from China with the most beautiful 1 year old? How can 2 years and 3 months have gone so quickly? Sophia has been very excited about going to school, and was thrilled about her cubby to put her backpack in.

My Little Gene Krupa

Our little fellow has found the joy of drumming....

2 years... unbelievable

Colin turned two today, and Sophie turned three last week. And this web log is WAY out of date! We rented a house at Stinson Beach last week... here's some pics...

Enjoying your smoke, Fidel?

Longtime friends reunited, and celebrated all things good that happened in the last year or so.

Happy Birthday Colie-Who

Taken at 12 months at the Discovery Museum in Sausalito. Our little flower child?

Happy Anniversary, Little Peach

It was a year ago today that I held you in my arms for the first time.

Small Town, USA

I can't believe that its been a year since I boarded a plane for Hong Kong to bring our daughter home from China. I especially can't believe the changes that have happened in a short 12 months.

Our little town had their annual firefighter's pancake breakfast followed by the Memorial Day parade. Both kids did amazingly well considering we were sitting around for several hours.

We also went to a local picnic that has live music and food, and was quite festive. Sophie wore her Hawaiian dress that she finally grew into (thanks Alison and Charlie), and was bopping to the music most of the day. Colin did well, but needed a nap as you can see.

Been a while....

Wow, where did the year go? How has it been 7+ months since the life changing event(s)? How'd this little boy look so good in a track suit (j-lo, eat your heart out)?

Big Boy

It's sometimes hard to see the growth/development on a day to day and then they do something unanticipated. Colin decided he wanted to feed himself.

Ghosts & Goblins

What a scary night! First a killer bee flew in our window...

Then a little devil took over the TV (apparently Baby Einstein is quite popular on the other side of the river Styx).