KANPAI "BOTTOMS UP"

This was taken last Monday at Black Diamond Bakery for brunch. Then it was time to head out to grandpa and grandma's house for a card game of Lamsey. It has been quite some time since we all played together. It sure felt good again.

Grandma and Grandpa announced that they are planning to move into an assisted lived place very nery the hospital. Therefore when our visit was through, I took the girls and we went to check it out. It looks like a very nice place. Did not have the time to go in though, but we saw the brochures and it had a very nice floor plan. It is located directly across from the hospital should anything happen to them heaven forbid.

Next thing on the list was to grab a snack at Uwajimaya and then head over to Mimi's karate class. When the karate was done, so was our day. All in all Mari got a scenic view of our fair city/town.

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Best cell phones for kids - ConsumerMan- msnbc.com I am learning something new each and everyday. For a long, long time now, Mimi has been quite obsessed with cell phones. She really wants one of her own now. So does her friend Spencer. His birthday is coming up next Saturday and that is what he wants for his present. Michelle says that he is not satisfied with the old ones that she gives him.

VISITING WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA

Later in the afternoon while Mimi was over playing at Blake's, the rest of the family was able to have a peaceful visit with grandma and grandpa until Hurricane Mimi came home. When dinner was over and the bath was done Mimi and Mari enjoyed several games of Wii.

BIRTHDAY IN THE PARK

This afternoon we went to the park to celebrate Owen's 5th birthday party in the park. The theme of today's party was Star Wars. All of the kids were asked to bring their light sabers. Even Mari got into the act. The kids just loved her so much. Then it was time for cake and presents. Mimi's present was the first to be opened. As soon as Owen opened her present, he was ready to go on to the next present but not before Ms. Naomi shouted out in a big loud voice "How about a thank you!" The other parents just busted out laughing. Dad swears that she got that attitude from me. Then it was time to head over to the park across the highway and go rock climbing.

BACKYARD FUN

After coming home from the babyshower for another China family Art and Lisa Spencer (who will be leaving for China in just a couple of days), we stopped at Costco before heading home. I just could not help myself and I must admit I bought more plants to put into our backyard. I really want to spruce it up some. Purchased some Hyacinth bulbs too for Mimi and I to plant come this fall. Halliwell and her family happened to be home at the same time so she came over to play.

Just a little over a week ago, Halliwell took a nasty spill at the ice rink where her dad had a hockey game. Brandy says that she tried to run and jump onto the bleachers but missed and tripped over it face down and injured her left lower leg. When we saw her a couple of days ago the doctor had put her leg in a splint. They were not sure if it was broke or not. This whole incident brought back memories of when Mimi's friend Samantha injured her leg. Egads! The good news is Halli did not break her leg. Woo Hoo! However she did end up having soft tissue damage. This afternoon she tells me "I can tell Mimi that she can play rough with me again!!" "Oh no she can't" I said. None the less they both had tons of fun together just like they always do.

THE GIRLS OF ROCK 'N' ROLL-A

Mimi really loves to sing, sing, sing. She says that when she grows up she no longer wants to be a doctor or vet. She wants to be a ROCKSTAR! These songs happen to be from Alvin and the Chipmunks Around the World. In this particular movie there are girl chipmunks known as the Girls of Rock 'n' Roll.

PROPER BREAKFAST ATTIRE

I can tell you right here and now that I will miss these mornings when
Mimi will no longer come downstairs to breakfast dressed as a
superhero. However she has been and will always be my superhero in
more ways than one.