Random stuff

 So first off here's some work by the kids that I need to record down since I throw almost everything out.  I dunno if my kids will be mad about that but I guess I gotta live with it.
I love Masaru's simple drawings.  I love that he loves the outdoors.  That makes me happy. 

 Here's a story Yuki did about Halloween.

 If she didn't make it then what happened?  Did she die?  Was she eaten?  I mean it just ended with her not making it!!  Nail biter. 

 I just thought this was beautiful.  I know I'm bias.

This one by Masaru was pretty cute.

It's true though, he does get mad when people get into his stuff.  He can eat at least a dozen gyoza in one sitting.  I love that he said he's not good at basketball.  How does he even know that?  His father's not good at b.ball as well, but I was pretty good.  

His favourite subject is art?  I thought it was P.E!!  Dru and I loved Art as well.  

I guess he couldn't get his favourite animal down to just one hahahaha

So his cuzzie he's talking about is Kate I bet.  Those two get together and laugh like highschool girls man.  It cracks me up.  Kate really does make him happy.  Sweet.

 So it snowed this week.  I mean I'm torn between being upset cause I can't mountain bike but being happy for the coverage of the back yard and the happiness of my kids.

 They've been playing outside a ton.  I love that my kids are so active.

 Takeshi making some 'eggs'

 Sweet gift Masaru got a couple of years ago.  It's a snow gun thing that makes the perfect snowballs.

Emiko gets into it as well. 

 Takeshi protecting his eggs.

 Wait a second is that Masaru eating the eggs?

Yep it is.  Sorry Takeshi.................hahaha
I guess he doesn't care.

 I was making tomato soup in the croc pot the other day and poured the thickener in and it made this wonderful pattern.  So I thought I'd take a picture of it.  Great soup if you want the recipe.

 What is this you ask?  Why am I taking pictures of a pair of brown boots?
Well people this is my FIRST pair of boots I've owned since I was FOUR YEARS OLD!!!
This is HUGE.  So I'm putting it in my blog.
Since I have more of a (ahem) muscular calf, boots don't fit me man.
Anyway I was at Macy's looking for a dress for my brother's wedding next month and happened upon $30 boots and thought 'alright man I'll just try some on'
Low and behold THEY FIT.  I couldn't believe it!!!

 And here's the reason why.  The zip only goes up to the bottom part of my calf.  So it doesn't have to try to make it's way all the way up my calf.  Perfect boot.  I'm happy.  They were cheap, they're comfy and so I'm happy.

Lastly this month's national geographic has a few page spread of my mates family/friends in Napal.  When I was hanging out with her the other day she pulled it out and showed me a picture of her father!!  He's the one (if you happen to have it) putting the prayer flags up in memory of those who died because of the avalanche.  Beautiful pictures and a great article.  Those people are amazing to me.  I love to just sit and listen to her talk and show me pictures of her village and life back there. 
So if any of you get this, have a read, and if you don't mind parting with it, you can give it to me to keep!!!

That's the end of this random post.  Thanks for playing.