Fancy Earings

Ming had a couple of glow bracelets that she let me hang from her ears - she seems to like the girly-girl accessories. I couldn't coax a smile from her...until after the flash went off, of course.

Smile!

Brother Titus was home for a while tonight..He and Ming were caught on camera hamming it up.

Who Is This Masked Woman?

Ming is really into this mask thing right now. Besides wearing her mask, she likes "flying" through the house with a cape (blanket). She's my super hero.

Two Days in A Row

So here's the deal on Ming's head bandana...she's been watching a new "Blue's Clues" lately where Steve wears a Lone Ranger kind of mask on his eyes. Ming has been wearing this as her own version of a mask. She even call's it "Ming Mei Mah." She is filled with imagination.

1 - 2 - 3 - JUMP!

Apparently the little headband thing has put her in a crazy Kung Fu mood...I walked in the family room and she was jumping off the couch. I managed to get her in action (which wasn't easy). In case you're wondering, she nailed the landing. She's quite the little gymnast.

Didn't Ethyl Mertz Wear These Kind of Things in Her Hair?

You know, Ethyl from the I Love Lucy show....
I returned home today from 5 nights in sunny Phoenix, so I was delighted to see my little girl. Linda joined me for a couple nights, so Ming got to hang out with Grandma S and Aunt Cindy - I'm know it was a special treat for ALL of us. Ming found this piece of cloth and Linda tied it on her head. Ming apparently like it, so she's been walking around with it. What a doll.

Church Time

Here's a shot of Ming and Aunt Cindy at church yesterday. I tried to encourage a smile from Ming, but she was a little somber. She poked herself in the eye with a Starbucks straw on the way to church, so that kind of mellowed her out for a while.

Dora The Explorer

Snow City, USA

This little girl likes the snow...when everybody else had gone inside, she stayed out with Daddy and helped shovel the driveway. Then when she got tired of shoveling she got our her trike and was riding around. A few flakes don't dampen her day. :-)

My Lil' Bank Robber

Ming has found a new use for her butterfly catching nets...This little girl keeps us laughing.

Go Zags Go!

Linda is not altogether wild about the thought of her little girl being a cheerleader, but at least she's cheering for a good team - Gonzaga U.

Nate's Home - Yippee!

Go Eagles!

Mom, Ming and I went to the Eastern Washington University basketball game tonight at Reese Court where they put a serious lickin' on the Sacramento State Hornets of the Big Sky Conference. A good time was enjoyed by all.

Tickle Me, Cowgirl

There is Cool...And Then There is WAY COOL

Now We're Making Some Progress

After a couple of tense days of relational challenges, the girls (Ming, really) are seemingly getting past themselves and are...uh...um...er...reaching out to each other.

One Last Taste of Christmas

Nope, I didn't take this one. It was done by a professional. But I like it. :-)

Learning To Share

Now back in Spokane, Ming spent some playtime last night with her second cousin, Aurora (Linda's nephew's daughter). Mommy had to have 'a little talking to' with Ming before Aurora came over, and then there were a couple subsequent chats once Aurora came over with her parents, Justin and Jessica. It's not that Ming doesn't like to share...she simply doesn't like to share with other little kids. :-)

The two warmed up to each other after a while and those initial tears dried up.

Christmas Morn

I couldn't resist posting this one from yesterday morning...you gotta love the childlike wonder...

Another Christmas Shout Out

This one goes out to Ming's big bro., Nate. He's spending these holidays touring Europe while he's on break from studies in England. Nate and his Spokane pal, David Fugitt, have spent the last few days in Rome, Italy. Has there ever been a more cool place to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day than Rome? We miss you, Nate. We had a great meal today...turkey, stuffing, and Grandma's killer yams. We wish you could have been with us in Montana. But more than that, we wish we could have been with you and the Pope. Safe passage, my man.

Shout Out To Our Homegirl

This warm wish is to our special 'family' member, Dina, who is in California. We miss you!

Christmas Eve Fun at Jack & Cindy's Montana Home

Ming trying on Cindy's non-PETA approved cozy vest.

Helping Grandma S unwrap a gift.

Having fun with Cindy and Grandma.