It's been a while!

Hi blog watchers,
I have been neglecting the blog lately, and I am now TWO MONTHS behind in blog updates! So sorry! It's been a busy time for us, but a very exciting time also, as it has been a summer of firsts; first teeth, first steps, first words, and a first birthday. Details and photos to come shortly.
Sincere appologies, and warmest regards from our family to yours.
M.

Sad departures

We're sad to leave, but we'll come back. Thanks to auntie Noriko, uncle Andrew, Isabelle and Simon for hanging out at the airport with us.

The kids are getting along!

A little kiss for uncle Andrew.

The comb fight!

Here is a second take on auntie Noriko's hillarious description of the comb fight, as posted on http://thebabypickles.blogspot.com/ , archives, July 2008.

Simon: "I'll take that, uncle Terry"

Isabelle: "I'll take that now Simon"

Simon: "No, it's mine!"

Charlotte "It's ok Simon, calm down"

Isabelle: "Well here's what I think about that!"

Charlotte: "Perhaps I could have the comb?"

Charlotte: "Arrrgh, let go Simon!"

Simon: "No, I had it first"

Isabelle: "Hellooooo??? Why am I not in this shot???"

Simon: "Hey, where did the comb go?"

Charlotte: "Comb? What comb? Hey Simon, can I look at your teeth? I don't have any yet"
Simon: "Ummm, I gueth tho"

Heading back to Vancouver

A family snapshot on the BC Ferry

In the spirit of the olympics, here is Charlotte's discus throwing pose

"Aaaaaaaa-haaaaa-haaaa.... stop tickling my belly!!!"

Shadow photography
"Home is that way!"

Quick visit in Victoria

Here is Charlotte meeting her cousins Emma, 5 and Theo, 9 for the first time.

Theo and Charlotte-who is tired of sitting still for photos.
Emma does have a lovely chin, doesn't she?
Charlotte is getting tired now. She was really good for her Auntie Hiroko earlier, but now it's Wah-ha-ha-haaaaa!
And a snapshot of uncle Mark - taken by Emma.

Going to the wedding

Charlotte is all dolled up and ready to go to the wedding. She's even playing some tunes on Baachin's stereo while we get ready.

Baachin found a beautiful flower for Charlotte's hair. Oh so pretty! Too bad we couldn't get it to stay there.
"Hmmm, what song should I play next?"

She was really good during the whole ceremony!

Here's a little family photo: A resort staff offered us a golf cart ride back up to the parking lot.

Arriving in BC

Auntie Noriko's house

Charlotte 10 mths (and tired), Auntie Noriko, and cousin Simon 11 mths.

Along with cousin Isabelle, almost 3 yrs old, and Terry.

Charlotte with her daddy on the ferry, heading over to Vancouver Island

With Baachin in Nanimo.