Sis Ready for Office Holiday Lunch

Sis all prettied up for the office get together.

Papaya for Mid-Morning Snack

Yummy and refreshing after cleaning up & feeding everyone.

My beloved grandpa must be watching me from above & kept me from the humiliation that would've rained on me had I reported the "theft."

Brushing Elaine's Teeth

Trying to make a video of home dental care is tough when I have to use the tripod with the camera.  Elaine was great but I had the mark off so we end up having her back and rear in view instead of her mouth!

Take 2 was better though but I ran out of memory so did not have both sides. O well.  We'll keep working!

My first love letter from 4 y.o. Danika

NGA is my Vietnamese short name; LY is hers.

Kobi is so good with Danika

We're fortunate that Kobi tolerates Danika's handling. She's better now that she's older. She really loves Kobi. She even walk him with just the leash draped over his back :)

Danika in Her First Piano Practice Session

She is only learning the keys so far. You can tell she is not looking at the music sheet. Guess, she memorized the keys and playing them from memory.

Manhattan Portage Messenger Extra Velcro Strips

I searched the web but couldn't find the purpose for the extra velcro strips in the Manhattan Portage Messenger Bag. Decided to use them to decrease the exposed surface of the velcro strips sewn in the flap. This makes the flap easier to lift -- speedier access to the bag.

Working with Elaine in the Dark

Practicing cues with Elaine. She was distracted by some passerby but did finally learn to stop, attention, and come.

Slowly Breaking Out The Holiday Spirits.

Had to dig out my holiday cup for the sappy Hallmark Channel holiday movies.