UN DAY!

It was United Nations Day here at our school yesterday! Great fun all the way around... and truly a magical, and powerful, day for everyone.

Bella smiles as she shows off her USA outfit.


The Niners may be still looking for their elusive first win of the year, but Mark still wears his jersey with pride!


Time for the annual UN DAY parade!


Check out some video from the parade....








After the parade it was time for the various 'cultural performances.' -- This year chose to join the Indonesia group. As always... Bella did not seem daunted by the bright lights of the stage.

Some Mail for The Boy!

Yesterday a package came in the mail for Jacob! What could it be?

Jake wonders what could be inside....


The Boy reaches inside... what does he find?


Check out his reaction... we'd venture to say he was happy!


More presents!


Our boy is a fashion icon... and he loves clothes.


THANK YOU MA & PA.... your gifts were very well received!


Jake's smile says it all: he loves his new clothes.

Lippo Karawaci!

Over the past weeked we took a little holiday out to Lippo Karawaci! We stayed at a nice hotel in this suburb of Jakarta. It was good fun... and the kids had a great time swimming and playing in the huge hotel pool.

Jake, Bella and their cousin Kaka enjoy the water.


The boy does his little arms back action... counts '4-5-6' and dives in!


Mr. Thoughtful contemplates his next move in the pool.


A big dive!


What a cute little boy!


The pool had a wonderful water slide... a BIG hit with Bella and her cousins.


Icha and Bella smile as they come out of the water slide!


Here comes Bella! Kaka gives her a little help once she hits the water.

Bedtime

Now that Bella is in 'real school' she brings home a couple of books a night to read. A few of days ago Bella snuggled up in our bed with one of her books (and the audio version on our iPod). Jake saw her and followed suit!

The kids doing their 'nightly home reading.'


Jake checks out his sister.... he wants to make sure he keeps up with her!


Bella all smiles as she listens along to that Norman Bidwell classic: "Clifford Gets a Job."


Hey Jake... how is that book you are reading?


We think he likes it!

The Boy being a boy

Jake has found a new favorite activity... running and then flopping himself face first on the ground! Check out the little maniac in these recent videos. Be sure to find the spot where he leans forward with his arms back as he prepares for his big run and faceplant!

Expensive toys? Who needs them when you have some blankets, a mattress and a few pillows on the ground!


Who is that hiding behind the door...?


Here he comes......!


Arms back... ready to go! Listen for how he counts "4, 5, 6" right before the second run!


Still getting the hang of it! Don't worry... he was fine after this little tumble.

More Jacob!

While uploading Jake's 2nd birthday video we came across the gem below.... check out little Jake's first year!

Happy Birthday Jacob!

Our little Jacob turned two years old on Friday! Below is a look back on a few pictures taken during his second year.