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Endless Frozen

by Papa K on April 21, 2015

Maile is no longer the biggest Frozen fan in our house…

It never ends. Luckily, its adorable.

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My Favorite Sheep

by Papa K on April 20, 2015

On Sunday we went over to PKS to have a final potluck and take a group photo with the group that participated in the Chinese New Year parade.

The full group - quite a set of costumes!

The full group - quite a set of costumes!

Wait, who is that in the middle? Yep, yours truly. I was asked to sub in last minute as the sheep herder as our head of school couldn’t make it.

Yep, the sheep herder with his favorite sheep...

Yep, the sheep herder with his favorite sheep...

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Fun at the Food Bank

by Papa K on April 19, 2015

You might remember that last fall, Maile and I went to the Food Bank for the first time to volunteer with some of her classmates. We went back again on Sunday and had a great time. This time we were tasked with sorting oranges and once again, it was a really well run volunteer event and perfect for young kids.

Maile Girl, all gloved up and ready to rock!

Maile Girl, all gloved up and ready to rock!

I FOUND AN ORANGE!

I FOUND AN ORANGE!

Almost done with bin #1 - our team completed about 3.5 of them while we were there.

Almost done with bin #1 - our team completed about 3.5 of them while we were there.

Good times for Maile and I - a good way to start the day!

Good times for Maile and I - a good way to start the day!

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Signs you have a big sister…

by Papa K on April 17, 2015

Kelly sent these pictures to us today of Lauren playing at the gym.

Notice how in both pictures she is making sure the shopping cart is very close by? She loves that shopping cart. And that’s a sign you have a big sister. She knows if she lets that thing out of her grasp for even two seconds its as good as gone!

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Our Little Architect

by Papa K on April 14, 2015

Kelly and Lauren were playing with magna tiles the other day and afterwards Lauren asked Kelly to take some pictures to share her creation with Christine and I. So, of course, I am now sharing with you 🙂

Ain't no thing, just a little magna tiles village I made.

Ain't no thing, just a little magna tiles village I made.

Yes, Lauren, you are indeed the cutest!

Yes, Lauren, you are indeed the cutest!

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Masters of the Double Flute

by Papa K on April 13, 2015

Leave two little girls alone with plastic pieces that can be put together to make a flute and magic happens…

We’ll be traveling circuses as a novelty musical act soon enough!

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Cherry Blossom Festival 2015

by Papa K on April 12, 2015

This weekend was the annual Cherry Blossom Festival down in Japantown. On Sunday morning the girls got dressed up in their kimonos. Well, Maile was very excited to don hers, Lauren less excited about the kimono – she just wanted to rock as much Hello Kitty gear as possible, so she wore a Hello Kitty t-shirt and her Hello Kitty-style kimono as more of an open jacket.

We had a great time checking things out, catching up with one of Mommy’s friends from work, eating some Japanese street food, playing games and, yes, lots and lots of Hello Kitty.

Maile Girl striking a pose she seems to think is appropriate when wearing a kimono...

Maile Girl striking a pose she seems to think is appropriate when wearing a kimono...

My cherry blossom girls!

My cherry blossom girls!

Lauren was VERY excited to see the Hello Kitty mobile...

Lauren was VERY excited to see the Hello Kitty mobile...

... no really, best. day. ever.

... no really, best. day. ever.

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Hump Day Smile from Lauren

by Papa K on April 8, 2015

A big smile for a busy week…

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Last week Maile had an art show for her after school Chinese character art class. It was a pretty cool class – they used the characters to create pictures based on their meaning.

Here are the Chinese characters that Maile wrote and based her art on...

Here are the Chinese characters that Maile wrote and based her art on...

... and here are the beautiful pictures Maile created from them!

... and here are the beautiful pictures Maile created from them!

Needless to say Maile had a blast – this is squarely up her alley 🙂

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Super Holiday Mommy

by Papa K on April 6, 2015

Christine earned her holiday Mommy stripes this weekend. First, she cooked up a storm – matzah ball soup on Friday, briscuit and kugle on Saturday and delicious steaks and homemade french fries on Sunday. Oh, and this crazy delicious marshmallow graham cracker brownie and banana muffins to boot.

Whew, exhausted just thinking about it – no really look – I’m exhausted just thinking about it.

While Mommy was being super Mommy, Daddy was napping on the couch...

While Mommy was being super Mommy, Daddy was napping on the couch...

And to top it off – it wasn’t just delicious food, Mommy also found time to (a) go for a run for her marathon training and (b) make easter eggs with the girls!

Mommy teaching the girls how to plan their egg dying...

Mommy teaching the girls how to plan their egg dying...

Shockingly, Maile was very particular about the dye design of her eggs.

Shockingly, Maile was very particular about the dye design of her eggs.

Lauren took things very seriously...

Lauren took things very seriously...

... this one, not so much.

... this one, not so much.

Lauren watched every move Mommy made like a hawk...

Lauren watched every move Mommy made like a hawk...

Maile, Mommy and Lauren having fun making easter eggs!

Maile, Mommy and Lauren having fun making easter eggs!

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