Zee's Graduation - Before the stage performance

The curtains opened to a melange of global citizens waving frantically and standing on tippy toes armed with video cameras, smiles, and flashes from cameras. One would of thought we were the scientists who had found a way to combat Global warming...but alas, it was just a few 2 year olds trying to sing mashed potato in front of proud parents acknowledging the kids are ready to move to the next level. Zee just sat down and put his face down on his knees as if on a roller coaster that wouldn't end as the rest of the children stood in front of the crowd like deer in headlights. Fortunately the ride ended quickly and I whisked him Master Zee off the stage and outside so he could play....and I could cool off.

Zee and friends 'trick or treat'

Mohawk

Grandma's visit

Grandma came to visit us last month. We had lots of fun at Ella's birthday swimming party. Grandma and Zee also planted a flower garden together. The flowers are growing super fast. We hope to see them bloom very soon.

Isn't he adorable?

Besides being a sweet, cuddly genius, Teo is also adorable.

Dickey Boys

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For Teo's ADORING FANS

It's hard to capture our baby Teo's true personality on film but here are a few of his most recent expressions. He's a lovely, chubby boy.

Busy Times

Apologies for the lack of posts - It's a busy time

To join or not join

So I received an email informing me that a cousin of mine is considering joining the US Marines today. My question is why? Why is he considering joining the military? Is it so the military will fund his college? Is it in hopes of attaining skills for a job after leaving the service? Is it a sense of patriotism? Is it a rite of passage? My question for you (reader) is this? If it were someone that you cared about what questions would you ask of him/her and what sage advice would you provide a young and impressionable young man or woman (in this case man)?

I am curious to hear what others reading this blog have to say? I encourage you to share your comments on this blog. Click comments and share your thoughts. I hope my cousin will read your insightful comments.

Good times

Having some fun and getting ready for baby number two.

Beach Bound

East Coast Parkway

Finger Lickin' Good

All Aboard

Livin' It

Tommorrow we move to another apartment which is close by. My parents and niece will arrive here on Wednesday so tomorrow promises to be a "big"day. Today we slept in and had pancakes. We dilly dallied and then walked around the neighborhood and enjoyed a nice lunch. Afterward Zee and Mommy napped and then Zee and I went to visit the local library. A nice three story structure with a coffee shop built in. It seemed to have a decent selection of works and also included a nice section for Zee to run around and be wild. A nice little Asian girl was running and tripped and fell on her books. The poor little things mouth was bleeding until grandma came and mumbled something in Mandarin....It must of been good because the girl stopped crying and put on a serious face. I tried to get a library card to check out some videos but no dice. I have to have lived in the country for at least three months......too bad la. It didn't surprise me thought. After the library we headed for the beach and had dinner at a local Turkish resto. The hummus and pita were yummy but we were hoping for some falafel. We settled for a nice chicken kabab and rice but Master Zee was too excited by the rides and ambience to eat so went and played on beach. We found an abandoned shovel that had washed ashore and Zee was in his element. I had a sandbox....Zee had the beach. After it got dark we made our next stop at good ole' Kenny Rogers restaurant. Yepper! You gotta know when do hold 'em, know when to fold 'em...Kenny sure did satisfy with all that down home cookin' right there in Singapore. It was kinda surreal but Zee loved the mac and cheese and tasty corn bread and with a picture of Kenny and Dolly Parton, well, shucks, we felt like we were back stateside. I nearly had to fight back the tears. After dinner we got some vitamin F at Mickey Ds. Zee wanted his own ic cream cone so we bought him one. He couldn't finish it but he sure liked the idea of just holding on to it and making a mess. We had to help him out by finishing it. We finally got back home at around 9:30 PM and Zee was still going strong. I finally got him down at a little after 10:00 PM. Will try to post something tomorrow.