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I’ll have some photos coming up to the site sometime really soon, but I wanted to share with everyone that we have actually completed the unwrapping (not too out of control this year) and right now Mama, Sofi and Natalie are all playing with the new Cinderella game (complete with battery powered musical, lighted shoe) trying to understand that not everyone can win every time.

In the meantime and especially for those waiting for pictures, I’m attaching another short video clip to share some of the unwrapping.

Papa

Christmas is off to a rip-roaring start this year and the girls are as excited as can be.  So far they have found the bicycles that Santa left and cleaned out their stockings.  The first gift, from Grammy and Grampy has caused quite a stir.  They each got a barbie doll that includes a golden retriever.  The excitement from this comes from the fact that you can actually feed the dog.  Parent’s will get a chuckle from the fact that this dog also “poops” the biscuits and barbie comes with all the appropriate attachments for cleaning up the poopie.  Brief video attached for those that really must know.

Papa

This past week was a blast -- going by way too quickly.  I can’t believe that there are only 5 more days until Christmas!  This past week we went to see the lights and fun at Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose (pictures coming in a later post).  Mike, Lisa and Audrey joined us to enjoy this annual fun-fest.  Best of all, this year we got to see Santa!!  Check out the video for an idea of how much fun we had.

Papa

The Downtown Livermore Christmas Parade was one of last years highlights.  So much so that this year we decided to get involved so that we could be a part of the fun.  After decorating the J. Rockcliff mobile and trailer – complete with Snoopy and Woodstock – we toured through the parade route in spot 49 and enjoyed the thousands of people that came out to enjoy the festivities.  As a wonderful bonus, the girls got to spend a little one-on-one time with Santa!

We’re already looking forward to something bigger and better for next year!

Papa

I think I waited too long – especially conidering that it’s almost Thanksgiving 2008, but I wanted to post a sound file of the girls singing some of their halloween songs.  We tried recording video, but they get too excited about the process and forget to sing, so we’re really hoping that the sound file will be fun enough and give you an idea.

Halloween-2008-Songs

Enjoy!

Papa

My earlier posts on Halloween 2008 already showed some of what we did at Braly Elementary and Boo at the Zoo, but we didn’t really go into the Halloween Happenings or the actual trick-or-treating that we got to do.  Everything was wild fun, but man can it be overwhelming.  I can hardly imagine how larger families do it, even while knowing that the rewards must be tremendous.

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No emphasis – no excitement – the girls are in bed and I’m getting ready to nod off myself.  Just wanted to say that pictures will be coming – possibly even some video – and everyone had a marvelous time.  Hope that your Halloween was grand, too.

Papa

It’s early Halloween morning – no pictures with this post, too early – but I wanted to share wih everyone that Sofi and Natalie are ready to go.  They’re getting dressed for school and all the talk is about our newly carved pumpkin – pictures coming soon – candy and everything else that comes with such a wonderful day.  Look for more posts later today as we share all the excitement we can muster up!

Have a great Halloween, everyone!

Papa

It was wild – we were at the zoo and there were so many children dressed up.  Everyone was looking great, excited as all get out, and if anything like us, having the time of their life.  That’s right – we went to the 2008 Boo at the Zoo at the Oakland Zoo.  We got there quite early – about ten minutes to 9:00, before they even opened, and we were one of the first to arrive.  I’m glad we got through the exciting stuff quickly, because we really did get to see the zoo and the other kids in their costumes – the girls even got their face (Sofi) and arm (Natalie) painted.

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Halloween rocks! This year has been awesome and for the first time I think, like my children, I get Halloween.  It’s not about the candy – although that is certainly one of the perks – it’s about the excitement, the costumes, dressing up, and all the mixture of freak and fright that makes this kid’s holiday a true joy.  This year we started at Braly School, and my princesses took in the sights, sounds, smells, and visions of what this halloween was going to be like.  There were costumes, games, parades, prizes, candy, pizza, baked goods, smiles, laughter, and plenty of fun for all.

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