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.

Santa Is Coming To Town

Grandma with Ming Mei in Bigfork, Montana.
Uncle Jack, Aunt Cindy, and Grandma heading out for a little Christmas shopping.
Ming helping Heloise put a puzzle together.
I saw Mommy kissing Ming Mei!

Christmastime in Montana

Ming loves Christmas ornaments.

Grandma loves kissing Ming.

Daddy loves taking pictures of his girls.

Catchin' Butterflies

Coloring with Brother Titus

Not a bad gig...Big Brother does the coloring while Ming gets a horsey ride!

O Christmas Tree

The Blues Clues Blues

Let me tell you...If Ming is watching Blues Clues from Comcast's 'free on-demand' offering, it's pretty tough to get her attention! It doesn't look like a comfortable position to watch TV, does it?