Jabober

Disneyland Days

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:02:48 -0800

This is what we did on Friday. It's the picture on the bottom. Click to enlarge and see if you can find us.

Allison's B-day

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:08:27 -0800

Today, Allison is 7! We're going to Disneyland. Tomorrow we'll go to CPK for her B-day dinner. And Sunday, we're having her party. Happy Birthday Alli!

Allison's first story

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:19:27 -0800

Allison asked me to write this story for her. She dictated, I wrote. And then she asked me to print 5 copies to give to the neighbors.

The Family Who Had Two Parties In a Row

Allison Takahashi

Once upon a time, a mom and dad went to a wedding. They got married. A little later they had some babies. But first, they went to the hospital and then they had babies. And they went to the bookstore, and got some books. They went to the library, and got some books. But they had to return it in three weeks.

They went to the store to buy some food. They already had a car. They have $300 left. Their little baby was named Isabella. And then they went home.

They had lunch. They had a little snack at four. They had dinner at six. Then they had dessert at seven. They had to wait an hour for dessert. They had to go to bed at 9:30.

They wake up at eight. They had breakfast at nine. They do gymnastics, but, their little baby�s birthday is today. So they had a cake. She was only one. They also had ice cream. Some people came over.

They had hot dogs for dinner. Same time they had it yesterday. Tomorrow they will have a silverware party. And after the silverware party at 3:00, they have an enchilada party. Only adults go there. And children who like enchiladas.

The End

Recent pics of the kiddos

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:37:26 -0800

Allison as Supergirl, Megan as Dora and Cam as young Obi-Wan.

All the kids in the neighborhood went trick or treating together.

Meg's new glasses.

Meg's Eyes

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:52:43 -0800

Took Meg to the optometrist. Yep, she needs glasses. +.75 in her right eye, +4.75 in her left. We're getting them Wednesday. Have an appointment with the pediatric opthamologist in January.

My hubby

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:27:13 -0800

Stuff like this is why I love my hubby.

Will Meg Need Glasses?

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:23:10 -0800

At Meg's 4 year checkup today, we found out, she's super duper nearsighted in her left eye. Other eye seems normal. From playing a few "can you see that?" games with Meg after the appt., it looks like she's a tad more nearsighted than I am in my "bad" eye. So, we're going to take her to a pediatric ophlamologist (how the heck do you spell that?).

She also tested really high on cholesterol. My other kids haven't been tested for cholesterol. It must be new. Anyway, she tested high. So I'm a tad concerned because I don't understand it. In adults, I understand what that means, generally. But in children, I never even heard of it! So I did some research on the internet, and there seems to be some debate over what it means. Is high cholesterol an indicator of future obesity, or is it an indicator of possible diabetes, or is it just a thing some kids have and they eventually grow out of it? Is it diet or hereditary? Also, we don't eat a high fat diet - med fat, yes, but not overly high. So the number really surprised me. I'm thinking that yesterday's party, where Megan pretty much lived off of pizza, ice cream and frosting, might have something to do with her results today.

Otherwise, all is well. She's healthy and strong, and as cute as a button. 4 going on 15 she is. We're going to be in for it when she gets to her teens.

Happy Birthday Megan!

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:31:43 -0800

My "baby" is 4 today. I can't believe it. We gave her a Webkinz. A polar bear. She named it "Beary". She, and her bear, are so cute together.

Happy Birthday Yoshi!

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:19:22 -0800

Today is Yoshi's B-day. If you want to wish him a happy birthday on his own blog, here it is.

Happy Birthday to a great hubby and a great dad. We think he rocks.

Dad Update

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:31:18 -0800

My dad just called me and said he's heading back to the hospital. They are going to open up the incision, and try to find the infection.

He's had an infection (they are saying staph, but aren't 100% sure) for a couple of weeks. He's been taking strong antibiotics for over a week. The fevers aren't going away. So they are going to go in and see if they can find where the infection is.

This is one of the possible complications of such an intricate surgery. So I'm not worried or all that surprised. But it's my dad. And I don't want him to have to go through anymore. So, to the bacteria I say, "Away with you!"

Hopefully, it'll be a quick, easy thing. They go in, capture some infectious bad guys, identify them, then get the right antibiotics in my dad's IV. All will be well, and everyone lives happily ever after.

Home!

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:29:49 -0800

Phew.

No Swim for Joo!!

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:33:14 -0800

Well, doesn't this just suck.

It's gonna be a long evening....

Dad Update

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:21:31 -0800

My dad is recovering from his surgery and from his infection.

They gave him a stint, and he has to take IV meds every 8 hours. Other than that, he seems to be back on Recovery Road. Woot!

He'll be on the staph meds for 2-6 weeks. It doesn't seem like a serious infection, but they are treating it as such so it doesn't spread. He's going back to the doc on Tues. to see how it's doing.

Pissed at the Universe

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:12:32 -0800

My dad has developed a staph infection. He's back in the hospital. I'm so pissed at the universe right now.

Lappy Gets a Bath and a Makeover

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:29:33 -0800

Well, after three years of having Lappy, I decided it was time to give it a bath.

I got some iKlear from the Apple store today. (And no, the new iPods are not out yet, in case you were wondering.) I cleaned the screen, keys and aluminum case both inside and out. (Didn't clean the track pad. The instructions specifically told me not to!)

The iKlear took of a few smudges on my screen that I thought were scratches. Yippee!

Then I gave Lappy a makeover by putting on an iSkin keyboard (does EVERY Apple product start with a little i and then a capital letter?) This iSkin is awesome! My keys were getting a serious beating. I could see through a couple of them to the interior of the computer. With my new iSkin, my keys are much happier. And there is no difference in typing speed or needing to put extra pressure on the keys to get them to go. Very nice design. I'm impressed.

So now, the new and improved Lappy is groomed and ready to go out on the town. Go, go Lappy!