9 Months

We have quickly gotten to yet another milestone, 9 months. Her nickname lately is "wild woman". She does not sit still and in the last few days she has really shown it. She has started to crawl, pulling her self up on everything and busted her eye lid open doing it. Here we go!

San Mateo Camp Trip

Just got home from a fun camp trip with our friend the Pierce's in San Mateo.

Like Father, Like Son and Daughter


Here's my first post on our family blog (I think?). Anyways, there are two things that my kids and I have started to do together that I did with my Dad and Grandpa.



Dodgers Games: I was 5 years old when I went to my first Dodgers game with my Grandpa Barry. I fell in love with baseball and the Dodgers and we have been to a game every year since. This year was our 29th! So when Theo was a born, five months later I took him to his first game and he's been every year since. Yesterday was was our trip for this year and it was Cady's first game. Grandpa Barry was there as well as a bunch of other family. Theo sat through the whole game and even watched some of it. Cady spent most of the night walking laps with mom. The Dodgers lost to the Mets but we got to see 4th of July fireworks!





The Hardware Store: The joy of going to the hardware store I learned from my dad. I'm not sure why I liked when I was little, but I know why I like it now. It's a work, hobby and toy store all rolled into one! When I first took Theo I thought he was going to get fussy quickly and wan to leave he proved me wrong. Then when Cady loved it I knew we had something going. I know they like it in part because Home Depot has the race car carts, but what ever the reason, the hardware store is the one store that they are both bummed to leave. I am too. This picture is from our quick trip tonight!

Pet Peeves

A few months ago at bible study we played a game and one of the questions was to name your pet peeves. It kind of got me stumped because I have so many, it was hard to name them on the spot. Since then, I've be compiling a list of pet peeves, there's kind of a lot to share; so here's my short list of pet peeves.

Melody's Pet Peeve's

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  Slow - to leave an event, slow walking in front of me, slow merging cars, slow workers


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  Waiting - in general just waiting for things and for people, time wasters


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  Things that are not put back where they belong


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  When someone leaves you a voicemail and says their call back number really fast


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  Long winded explanations


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  Driving - people that don't know the rules at a 4 way stop, motorcycles that weave through traffic with there dumb Mohawk helmets


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  The way someones hearing shuts off when they use a mechanical device


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  Annoying Sounds - snoring, ticking, dog licking, loud eating sounds and loud breathing while eating


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  Long pauses during prayer time at bible study


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  Parties/Events - party invites, parties to go to, baby shower parties


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  Lights left on in rooms that no ones in


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  When people don't take down their yard sale signs


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  Over simulation (TV on, computer on, music on - all at the same time)


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  People who answer or talk on a cell phone while at a register at a store

Okay, I'll stop there but the list goes on. Maybe you can agree with some of these and maybe you think I'm crazy. I'd like to know your unusual pet peeves.

Tribute to Michael Jackson

We started listing to Michael Jackson a lot just after he died, 2 years ago. Theo became a big fan and loves to dance to his music. I pieced together some of the short clips of Theo dancing to his favorite Michael Jackson song "Bad".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUHJHUaJbvw

Going Home

Victor went home to China on Saturday night. We were sad for him to go home but excited for him to see his parents again. We'll miss you.

Hanging out with the crazy kids one last time.

Cleaning up and organizing the bedroom.

Spending money for back home.

8mo Old