Let me see ... step one, sit on the potty ... OK, when do I get to push the flush thingy? 

John brought two-week-old baby Ava for a visit. 

Happy Birthday, Shaowen! 

What's for lunch? Julius tries out the grill.

(Before I get concerned emails and phone calls from grandparents and other caring folks, let me explain that the grill was not hot.)

Daddy's on board ... 

Momma's on board ... 

We celebrated Julius's 18-month birthday by celebrating Shaowen's 30th birthday by taking the ferry to Angel Island for a picnic. 

Daddy was overheard saying, "When I was your age, we didn't have digital multimeters ... it was all analog in those days...."

I know, I know, Dad. Uphill both ways in the snow.

Everybody clap your mitts! 

Groovin' to the music, Julius thinks this apple is hhhhot! 

Daddy brought these balloons home from his first day at his new job --Julius was overjoyed! 

 

 

With just one lesson, Julius is feeding the pond fish like a pro!

-- Thanks for hosting the party Paul and Dac. 

Juju watches and learns as Paul feeds the fish in the pond. 

Ye old work gang listens as Paul reads a short article about a new cult Matt's about to join--Matt appears shocked, others appear amused! 

While no one is looking Julius contemplates the starter switch on this go-cart Paul and his son built. It's a good thing the batteries aren't connected. 

April your baking will be missed. . . thanks for the sweet farewell treats! 

Julius checks out this Kung Fu demonstration ... no one was injured. 

We got to hang out with Janet and some of her Kung Fu peeps. 

This is a two-story, concrete slide. (Warning: Daddy required) 

Juju got to feed the pigeons and ducks. 

Hey! I can see myself in the little viewfinder screen! 

Mountain Lake Park, in the North of Lake Ave. part of town. 

This dog was running around really fast. It's kinda fun, but also kinda scary.