Check out Jake as he practices his new gymnastic routine.... an Olympic gold can't be too far away!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Fun World!
Last Friday after school we all went to "Fun World" in the local mall. "Fun World" is chock full of games of skill, chance, adventure... and of course fun! We capped off our trip with a visit the book store... where Bella and Jake each we able to choose a literary masterpiece.
Bella LOVED playing this little game in which you match up various fashion items to produce the most 'fashionable' outfit.
Jake gets ready to go for a ride!
Check out the video
Virtual Tennis!
Fun... and exercise!
Jake peruses the classics while Bella reads through "Dora Loves Boots" (see lower right corner.
Bella LOVED playing this little game in which you match up various fashion items to produce the most 'fashionable' outfit.
Jake gets ready to go for a ride!
Check out the video
Virtual Tennis!
Fun... and exercise!
Jake peruses the classics while Bella reads through "Dora Loves Boots" (see lower right corner.
Monday, August 8, 2011
A Happy 4th
A few days after we got back from New York --- we celebrated two birthdays: America's and 'Bella's USA Brithday.'
As Bella has been in Indonesia for everyone one of her 'real' brithdays (aside from her 3rd) each summer we celebrate her 'American Birthday' --- complete with cake, ice cream and the ever important presents!
Bella blows out her candles as Jordan looks on.
Time to lick the frosting off the candles!
After cake it was time to open a few presents.
Bella checks out a super cool gift from Brooke & Ryan.
Bella shows off her new 'Ariel' dress --- a great gift from Ma!
As dusk drew near... it was time to head out for a few fireworks.
Michele lights something special as Ryan, Brooke and Jordan look on with great anticipation.
Here we go!
High excitement all the way around... check out Jordan's feet!
No finer way to spend sunset on the 4th of July.
All the Murnane grandkids (save from Jacob who watched the fun from the safety of the upstairs bedroom) smile.
As Bella has been in Indonesia for everyone one of her 'real' brithdays (aside from her 3rd) each summer we celebrate her 'American Birthday' --- complete with cake, ice cream and the ever important presents!
Bella blows out her candles as Jordan looks on.
Time to lick the frosting off the candles!
After cake it was time to open a few presents.
Bella checks out a super cool gift from Brooke & Ryan.
Bella shows off her new 'Ariel' dress --- a great gift from Ma!
As dusk drew near... it was time to head out for a few fireworks.
Michele lights something special as Ryan, Brooke and Jordan look on with great anticipation.
Here we go!
High excitement all the way around... check out Jordan's feet!
No finer way to spend sunset on the 4th of July.
All the Murnane grandkids (save from Jacob who watched the fun from the safety of the upstairs bedroom) smile.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
New York!
Towards the end of June Mark had a conference to attend at Columbia in New York. Icha came along, Michele popped in for a few days... and we had a great time visiting Maria!
On Icha's first night we took a walk down on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade... only minutes from Maria's apartment!
What a cute couple.
No trip to New York is complete without a visit to Katz! World's greatest sandwich...? It could be... and at $17 it's one of the most expensive!
We managed to fit in some shopping time down in Soho.
A beautiful New York summer day... perfect weather for a boat tour around Manhattan.
Maria smiles in front of the Statue of Liberty
Mark and Icha smile only a few hundred yards from where at one time one in four Americans entered the country.
Grand Central Station!
On our last day Icha had lunch with an old friend from college while Mark & Maria went for a nice bike ride through Central Park.
On Icha's first night we took a walk down on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade... only minutes from Maria's apartment!
What a cute couple.
No trip to New York is complete without a visit to Katz! World's greatest sandwich...? It could be... and at $17 it's one of the most expensive!
We managed to fit in some shopping time down in Soho.
A beautiful New York summer day... perfect weather for a boat tour around Manhattan.
Maria smiles in front of the Statue of Liberty
Mark and Icha smile only a few hundred yards from where at one time one in four Americans entered the country.
Grand Central Station!
On our last day Icha had lunch with an old friend from college while Mark & Maria went for a nice bike ride through Central Park.
Monday, August 1, 2011
First few weeks
During the first few weeks after we arrived in the USA we kept ourselves busy getting over our jet lag.
8 years of marital bliss.... celebrated with a fine meal, an IPad and some awesome flip flops!
Dad and Mark went to a great day game at AT&T Park.
Sunny skies and a Giants win!
Of course each morning we started of the day right.
The breakfast of champions.
8 years of marital bliss.... celebrated with a fine meal, an IPad and some awesome flip flops!
Dad and Mark went to a great day game at AT&T Park.
Sunny skies and a Giants win!
Of course each morning we started of the day right.
The breakfast of champions.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Summer of 2011
This summer of 2011 is officially over... and it was a fantstic 7 weeks in the USA! Over the next few days we will review some of the fun we had on our latest visit to the homeland.
Our trip began at the Jakarta airport back in early June.
Jake settles in for the long flight.
Bella looks ready for a nap!
Jake and Bella enjoy playing around in the Taipei airport.
We made it to SFO! Jake and Bella walk towards immigration.
Welcome to America!
Bella and Ma reunited!
The next morning Bella was a bit jet lagged... but happy to be back at 1056.
Jake looked a bit fresher than his sister and enjoyed some quality time with Ma.
Our trip began at the Jakarta airport back in early June.
Jake settles in for the long flight.
Bella looks ready for a nap!
Jake and Bella enjoy playing around in the Taipei airport.
We made it to SFO! Jake and Bella walk towards immigration.
Welcome to America!
Bella and Ma reunited!
The next morning Bella was a bit jet lagged... but happy to be back at 1056.
Jake looked a bit fresher than his sister and enjoyed some quality time with Ma.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Gymnastics!
After six months of tireless practice and preparation Bella was ready for her first Gymnastics competition! Last weekend Bella performed along with 200 other Olympic hopefuls in the JIS Gym on the PIE campus for the Spring Prime Gymnastic Competition.
Jake checks out the action and thinks he might be the next Bart Conner.
Bella prepares to climb up on the balance beam.
Our little Mary Lou in action!
Bella went home with a few ribbons, medals, and a big smile. All in all a great morning.
Jake checks out the action and thinks he might be the next Bart Conner.
Bella prepares to climb up on the balance beam.
Our little Mary Lou in action!
Bella went home with a few ribbons, medals, and a big smile. All in all a great morning.
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