MIMI AND SHIRLEY aka LING LING

Today started off with Mimi going to try out for the Summit Gymnastic Team for 5 year olds. I think she did pretty good. We will not find out the results till after the 20th of this month. When I asked the coach how Mimi did after all the tests were done, I was told that Mimi had a little trouble staying still. Like I did not know that already. On the other hand we had been there for 3 full hours while they tested all the girls on their skills. If she does not make the team it does not matter. She still has fun going to the classes and that is all that is important.

When we were done, we met papa at the new Mongolian Grill that just opened up a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty good. We then picked up Blake and went to see Kung Fu Panda. The kids seemed to like it. The movie seemed to have more adult humor than kids I think.

In the evening Ling Ling came over with her mom May and friend Tasha. The girls had a blast listening to the music dvd that was made by Martin and given to us the last we were in China in the process of adopting Mimi. Pictured here are the girls enjoying a bread and jelly snack that they had made themselves. Of course Mimi still loves wearing that glow in the dark ball cap.

At this hour, mama is ready to shower and fall into bed.

GIFT FROM SARA

Tonight we went over to Daphne's house and her daughter Sara whom Mimi just adores gave her this one of a kind glow in the dark ball cap, Mimi reaalllly likes it and as you can see took it to bed with her tonight.

GONE FISH'IN

Until a couple of years ago grandpa and grandma spent quite a bit of time fishing up in Alaska. It was something that they dearly loved. We loved it too as did some of our closest friends because grandma would always give us fresh salmon that they would catch.

When it came time for grandpa's birthday, Mimi and mama decided to give grandpa this toy fishing game. This is a picture of the mini fishing game. We gave grandpa a much bigger one. When Mimi and mama stopped by for a short visit yesterday, Mimi had a grand time showing grandpa how this game is played. They could have played for hours if mama let them.

GOT AIRLINE?????

Mama found this story on the internet and had a good laugh to herself.

MORE ON PETE

The imaginary Pete went with us everywhere yesterday. He was even part of Mimi's show and tell at school. The teacher got a real big kick out of it.

When we got home last night Mimi found this old picture of Pete in her "briefcase" and now she carries this with her everywhere we go.

Mama still has some explaining to do when we go out and people see Mimi talking to Pete.

MORE OF SAMANTHA'S MAGIC

OMG! Are my ears deceiving me or what?! This afternoon at lunch, Mimi had informed mama that she no longer wants to play rough like the boys. She wants to play more gentle. She still likes wearing the red headband too. Keep that magic coming I say.

Not only did we aquire a (imaginary) horse yesterday by the name of Pete, unbeknownst to papa we aquired a whole herd of horses this morning while grocery shopping at the market.

MORE TALK ON SEX

Way back in February of this year, mama was in need of a day off so she asked papa to take Mimi and do some father/daughter bonding. Papa responded by saying that he had already done his bonding at 5:00 am when Mimi came into the room and wanted to know why Blake's family jewel is small. We wanted to know how she knew that he had a small one. Apparently a little more stuff was going on at his birthday party other than playing with toys so to speak.

Today she asked mama WHY are boys and girls different. She is definitely growing up way, way, way too fast for me.