New pics...

A recent attempt to visit the zoo was thwarted, but we managed enough fun anyway...

ABCs

Here we are working on the ABCs...on a good day we can make it to Z, but some of the letters still sound similar (e.g. 'D' like 'B').

Blowing kisses

Finally got around to uploading some more video. We've been busy as of late. Kai is learning things faster than I can keep track of them these days. He's working on shapes and colors and loves puzzles.

The cow's "moo" sound is mastered, but for lions/tigers/bears it's a big open mouth with just heaving breathing noises. We heard the first real sentences in both English and Mandarin. In English it was, "I see Mama." In Mandarin it was, "this is my sister."

Another favorite activity of late is "reading" books to Elmo (or trying to get the big Elmo doll to read a book to the baby Elmo doll).

The paparazzi...

 While in China, we experienced a different kind of paparazzi. But this is Kai trying to deal with the local paparazzi...aka Mom.

On the topic of pictures, we're on our fourth camera in two months. Can't seem to find one that consistently takes good pictures. We started out with Canon, but eventually Hong's Sony bias took over. We're on the second Sony, and it too may be on it's way back to the store.

We're not selling anything...

 Kai loves appoaching neighbor's houses. This friendly neighbor even has a "No Soliciting" sign, but that was no deterrent to Kai. If you see us coming, no worries...we're just out to say "Hello!" And if you're not home, we might just use your front step to take a rest.

Another snow day

Not quite as much tubing as we'd have liked, but we got our feet wet.

A few more pics are posted as well.

Roll call