Lunch

Here is a typical lunch for our little food-lover Lisee.

Before...



During...



After...


Now if I could only get her sister to eat half the things that she does, we would be in business. ;)

Two Little Girls...

Here's a quick update for those who don't know - a few months ago Shane got a new job with a firm called Cornerstone Research. It's an Economic Litigation Consulting firm. He basically does specific economic research all day, and that research is used in lawsuits (usually between big companies) by expert witnesses. It's a bit more in depth than that, but I'm not really sure how else to describe it. This new job has changed our day to day lives quite a bit. Instead of his old 8-5 schedule, Shane often works 12+ hours a day, and commutes an extra 3, making for long days for all of us. Whereas he used to work about 4 minutes away by car, he now works in downtown LA and takes the train to work (1 1/2 hours each way). Despite the long hours, Shane really loves his job, and the girls and I have been adjusting well. We have family breakfast every morning, and it kind of makes up for not having family dinners during the week. We don't know if/when we'll be moving closer - for now we're just staying here. We did, however, move! A couple of weeks ago we moved into a little house in the same ward. We're renting, but loving the extra space and the garage! These two little girls can be found all over the house getting into some kind of trouble or other.

Look What I Can Do...

Just kidding. I can't do this. Not even a little bit. But my husband can! Shane worked tirelessly on this rocking horse for a few months leading up to Christmas. He drew out the prototype, traced it onto some wood, and bada-bing, bada-boom, there you have it. No, really, it took quite a bit of planning and work, some help from a friend's toolshop, and of course help and support from Grandpa Oka, but dude...it seriously rocks (pun intended). It is completely made of wood with no screws or nails and the saddle and bit are inlaid. We plan on passing this one down to the grandkids.


And one of the bug...just for fun.

First (Good) Laugh

Brookie likes to try to make Lisee laugh. Lisee has giggled before, but this was her first good laugh. They sure do love each other! We love having a fun and rascally almost three year old, and a gummy, chubby, vocal four month old. More to come on the happenings of our family...if I ever get my act together.

Happy Valentines Day...

...with LOTS of love!

A Day at The Park

This little angel is growing up way too fast. She had a blast in the swing at the park last week (thanks to Asuka for bringing a camera!). She is 2 1/2 months old and loves to smile, coo, and just be a part of the action. We love this little girl!


Her sister is pretty awesome too.

Pictures!

It was brought to my attention that although Elise turned one month old today, I had not posted any pictures since her first week home. That made me realize that I haven't actually TAKEN any pictures since her first week home. Bad mom. So I took some. I love this precious bundle.