Bella's New Hobby!

Our little Bella has decided to expand upon her musical talents by taking Violin lessons! She came home from school a few weeks ago asking us with great enthusiasm if she could sign up to learn how to play this time honored instrument of musical harmony. After a couple of weeks of lessons... she was ready to bring home her beloved violin... and put on a mini concert for us!


Bella concentrates as she prepares to play some music for the 3 of us.


Our happy little musician.


Time for the big concert!


Bella shows off her new skills.


More music... and little Jake enjoying a little bed time song!

Jake starts school!

Today marked a big milestone for us down here in Jakarta: Jake started school! The boy turns 3 this coming Saturday and began his academic career this morning at a very nice pre-school quite close to our house.

Our little pride and joy proudly shows off his first day of school outfit.


All ready to go!


Balls in hand... Jake checks out the action on the playground.


Golfing! Nothing (except for perhaps a bowling set) could make Jake happier.


Jake gets ready to take a big swing!


Jake takes a few tentative steps across the bridge... check out the videos below for more action.


Music time!


Jake gets ready for snack time --- time to wash up.


Crackers, water and raisins.... no finer food for a 2 year old.


Jake finshed up his morning with a good book.


VIDEOS!

Jakes takes a few steps down the hill in the backyard.


To highlight just how much Jake learned in one day... check out this sequence of videos.

Our boy watches a 'bridge running expert' with envious eyes.


Jakes gives it a go... ever so slowly....


After a little practice... Jake shows off his new skills!

A few milestones

We had a few milestones surpassed over the weekend in our house!

First Bella had not one but BOTH of her front teeth fall out!

Check out little Ms. Chimpmunk


Ready for the tooth fairy to come visit.


Big teeth starting to come in!


Jake's pictures speak for themselves....


Like father, like son.... that's out boy!

Brother and Sister

Our summer of 2011 provided us with a few super cute moments between Bella and Jacob. Below is a sample:

Jake smiles while Bella does her yoga in the Taipei airport on our way to the USA.


America!


Bella gives Jake a pre-wedding kiss as we geared up for Rick and Deb's rehersal dinner.


Waiting for a healthy and scrumptious lunch.... McDonald's Baby!


Jake shows Bella where he wants to go on the giant Happy Hollow map.

Summer Golf

As we continue a look back on our summer holiday in the USA.... below are a few photos from some of our trips out to the local golf course. Jake's second favorite sport at the moment is golf (bowling being #1) --- and he spent many an hour this past summer honing his putting skills.

Icha and Bella enjoy a sunny morning out on the links.


Jake lines up his putt


Jake takes another long look at a 6 footer


Jake taps one in as Pa looks on


Bella misses a two footer (just like her Aunite Pika!)


Jacob Bima... ever so serious when it comes to golf!

Our budding Olympian

Check out Jake as he practices his new gymnastic routine.... an Olympic gold can't be too far away!

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.