Hawaii!

Last week we packed our bags and headed to Oahu for five fun filled days! It was a great trip which ended all too soon.

Day 1 - Sunday, February 17th.

Icha and Bella get ready to head to the airport. Note the overcast skies in Palo Alto.


Bella gave 'Ma' a big hug goodbye at the airport.


Time to get on the plane.


Upon arrival Bella and Icha headed straight for their shopping fix.


We had a 'studio' room which was great! Lots of room for Bella to run around.


We met our good friends from Jakarta, Marin and Kate Dobson, for dinner. Great fish tacos!


Day 2 coming tomorrow....

Bella Gets a Haircut!

Last Saturday we took Bella to get a haircut. This was only Bella's second real cut, the other being at PIM back in Jakarta last May. Her hair was getting a bit out of control... and as we were leaving for Hawaii the next day, it was time.

Bella holds her daddy's hand as she settles into her 'pink car' chair.


Time for a trim!


Icha enjoyed the selection of quality magazines in the waiting area.


A pink car to sit in, Diego on t.v..... how can you go wrong?


Bella got a special clip and 'sparkles' put in her hair.... that will keep us coming back... even at $15 a cut!

Playdate with Jordo and Lauren!

Every Tuesday Bella has a playdate with her cousins Jordan (age 5) and Lauren (age 3). The three always have a great time and keep Ma very busy as she looks after them. Bella and Lauren get to spend the entire day together as they attend the same preschool every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

Three peas in a pod!


Today the three of them played "family" -- Jordan as the mommy had Lauren and Bella (the kids) change into their pajamas at 3pm!


This weekend we are taking Bella in for a haircut!

Valentine's Day is Coming!

Valentine's Day is just a week away! To celebrate the kids at Bella's school are making little 'houses' in which they can collect cards from their classmates. Yesterday Icha helped Bella make her little house.

Icha assists Bellla with her little creation.


Bella starts to write her name.


Almost done...


Bella proudly shows off her handiwork!

Bella on the Laptop!

One of Bella's favorite things to do is play games on our new Mac laptop. She loves to play the various games on NickJr.com.



I'm a convert... no more PC's for us. Next new computer will be a Mac!

Bella's New Swimsuit

Last week Ma and Pa bought Bella a new swimsuit! Bella was very excited... especially since it's a Dora swimsuit. She was fired up to try it out right away... and since it's been rainy and cold here, what better place than the bathtub?

Bella shows off her new suit.


Getting ready to take off swimming...


Bella shows off her excellent form... all those Sunday mornings at the PIE pool have paid off!


Only 3 more weeks and Bella can try out her suit with some 'real' swimming... as we'll be going to Hawaii for a week on February 17th!

Disneyland Part Duex

Last weekend we went BACK to Disneyland! For the 2nd time in under a month we visited the Magic Kingdom. This time we drove down to L.A. with Mark's parents... and then met up with with Mark's older sister (Michele), brother in law (Brett) and their two kids (Jordan and Lauren.) We also met up with Mark's college buddy (Dave), his wife (Jen) and their 7 month old daughter (Amanda). At the park we got a chance to hang out with some other friends as well (Tony and Deb) and their 6 year old daughter (Courtney) - and Brett's sister-in-law Delilia even came with her son Quinton!

It was a whirlwind few days.... but great fun. Bella LOVES Disneyland and had a fantastic time going on the rides and hanging out in the park with everyone.

Bella and Icha ride the merry-go-round (for the 7th time in a row!)


Bella rides Mickey's fire truck.


The IndoMurnanes smile in front of It's a Small World -- the weather was great! Sunny and 75f (22c).


Bella and Icha smile in front of Tigger.


Bella and "Ma" (Mark's Mom) having fun in the park.


Our little Princess gets ready to learn how to dance like a 'real' princess.


Bella trying on a hat in the Disney store.


After a couple of days in the park... it was time for Mark to go home.