Weekend Sunshine

It finally got good and hot this weekend in Spokane - too hot. Ming and I were probably the two family members who handled it the worst. You can't tell from these pics of Ming that she was a little grumpy because of the heat, but you need to take my word on it. And as for me being grumpy...well, you need to take my word on that too (or ask Linda).

I'm in San Francisco for the week so you won't see any posts until next weekend when the family heads to Montana for the holiday weekend.

Lunch At The Roost

Ming came to Eastern Washington University (with mama) today to have lunch with me. Nate had wrapped up his classes for the day, so he joined us too. We walked over to the newest dining facility on campus at the Rec Center. Food, Fellowship and Fun was Famtabulous.

Tigerette

Plastigrapho shafts - nothing but the best technology.

A club for both hands - if we're gonna play, we might as well play.

And hey, sometimes it's easier to move the hole if the ball doesn't go in - this isn't the face of a cheater, is it?

The Rock Stars

Actually, they are very hip swimmers.

Swimming with the Kitchen Sharks

Those floatie rings really work on kitchen tile! Ming told me that there was "no wahwee" (that's her word for water).

Ice Cream on the Front Porch

It was a beautiful day in Spokane (finally!) - around here the first Sunday in May is 'Bloomsday' and we celebrated by hosting one of the largest road races in the nation (www.bloomsday.org). Sometimes we run, but this year Linda and I volunteered our encouraging services at a water station along the race course. Levi stayed home and cared for Ming while we were having fun in the morning sun. This evening we enjoyed some ice cream while sitting on the front porch. Ming Mei is wearing her butterfly catching net as a hat (as she often does). Silly girl.

Hey Ho Play Dough

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Daddio and Ming's Montana Getaway, Part I

This weekend I took Ming Mei over to our hideout in Bigfork, MT. Mommy stayed home and was free to have some alone time, and a night out with the girls. Grandma S went too, and Cindy and Jack happened to spend the weekend at their home too, so Ming received plenty of love and spoiling. With Grandma around, I got to play a little golf with Jack and Cindy on Saturday. When we got home last night Linda realized the was going to have to engage in some 'deprogramming' of our precious little daughter. :-)

Daddio and Ming's Montana Getaway, Part II

Everything is better in Montana!

Front Yard Golf Action

Titus dropped by home tonight and treated Ming to a little playtime in the front yard. She loves being outside, even in the blustery Spring weather. Titus is in his 3rd week with a little extra weight on his right hand. He's looking forward to getting the cast off next week!

Levi's First Date

After watching his brothers go to the ball for several years, Levi has finally hit 7th grade and is officially invited to the annual Oaks Ball at school. He's pretty pumped about it, and he managed to score a 'trophy' date for this important event - the young and effervescent Linda Kay. Daddio is home Ming sitting for the night. Right now she's watching Dora while I'm enjoying a little computer action. Way to go, Levi - you are the man. And remember to keep that 8-count in your head while you are you are stepping to the Virginia Reel.

Baseballing with Nate

Nate and I were throwning the ball around yesterday and Ming went rummaging through the garage and found a glove for her. When she came out in the street with us, Nate-the-baseball-pro helped her with a few fundamentals.

Cute Arizona Chicks

Whilst Daddio slaved in the Arizona desert, the girls hung by the pool at the hotel. There's no doubt about it...the sunshine brings out the pretty ones.

Hotel Bed Time

Bear? Check. Blanket? Check. Dora hat? Check. Ahhh....bedtime.