Archive for February, 2007

Emma turned 7!

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Emma’s Birthweek celebrations have come to a close. It would be inaccurate to just call it a birthday, since the activities included several parties, dinners, gifts on three occasions, etc.

Emma's Friends Party Emma's Cake

Emma opening her gifts Emma's new bike

Olivia, the Superbowl is over. Time to move on.

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

Olivia likes to walk around the house and sing “Bear Down Chicago Bears.” It is hard to explain to a 23 month old that football is over until next year. Actually, now that I think about it, it has been hard explaining that to Jenny as well.

Olivia and Dad Olivia singing

1270 more to go…

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

The photo archive project is back on track!  Today was spent enjoying the countryside of Vietnam.  The photo that stood out, was Leo in meditation in front of a temple.  Very Zen.

Leo Meditating

An open letter from Emma to the Tooth Fairy

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Emma lost (or actually pulled out) another tooth today. She decided to write a letter to the Tooth Fairy to get to the bottom of some of her questions. Here are her exact words (and spelling):

Dear tooth Farey. What do you do whith all the teeth?
Are you a really farey?
Are you big?
What do you look like?
Are you a bears fan?
by Emma Meyer
p.s. Do you have a boyfriend?
p.p.s. What is your naem?
p.p.p.s. Ples sin back
p.p.p.p.s. How do you geat to all the houesis in tim?

We’ll let you know if she gets a response.

Superbowl Party

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Bears lost.  Argh!!

We did have a nice time at the party though.  Here is a photo of the family all decked out for the big game.  Even Olivia can say “go Bears!”

Superbowl Family

The food was awesome.  James made an excellent Chili.  Check out his ilovefood page for the recipe.  Mmmmmm goood. 

To feel closer to the Oregon Fronza’s, we set up a web video conference during the game.  In this photo, you can see the small computer next to the TV, which had a live feed of Jon’s living room, so we could watch and hear their reactions to the game, and they could watch our living room as well.  It was fun to do, but as James remarked, “we are a very geeky family.”

Live Superbowl video conference

Bears Fight Song

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

Bear down, Chicago Bears,
make every play clear the way to victory;

Bear down, Chicago Bears,
put up a fight with a might so fearlessly.

We’ll never forget the way you thrilled the nation
with your T-formation.

Bear down, Chicago Bears,
and let them know why you’re wearing the crown.

You’re the pride and joy of Illinois,
Chicago Bears, bear down.

To really enjoy the music, you need to hear it as a polka! (Might take a minute to load)

Bear Down Polka