Markus Kari and Katrin Jammin Out on X-Mas

Ummm...is it bad that I crack up at my son's lack of coordination every time I see this?

Christmas Card Photo shoot Out takes

I never thought I would become one of those parents that set up a "photo shoot" for their annual Christmas card. But I have indeed, become one of those parents. Although, at least up until this point, it is strictly limited to photos of my child ;)

We decided that we had reached last minute status on our card for this year, which we had, last weekend and proceeded to dress Markus Kari up in his finest duds and go for it. After about 20 minutes of shooting, with minimal, yet palpable angst, we got a usable shot. Here are some out takes from the experience:

DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville, Il

Markus Kari, Pabbi, Pops, Rob, Ethan, Ben and Christopher had a great time playing at the children's museum during our recent trip to Chicago. Meanwhile, the chicks did some pretty good shopping in the cute center nearby.

Markus was absolutely amazed by this pipe that shot out air and balanced a ball. I really wish I would have been there to see his priceless reaction, but the video will have to suffice.

And how cool are the giant Tinkertoys!?!  I'm not sure what his reaction was once he realized that he was built into his complex fort, but I think he had a helluva time during the process :)

Sorry about the sideways video...I'm too lazy to figure out how to rotate it on iMovie. Lame, I know...

Markus Kari's First NBA Game!

Pabbi took Markus Kari to his first NY Knicks game a few weeks ago. It went as well as one would imagine an outing to a professional sporting event with a 2 year old would go. The boys left at about 4:30 while mamma was getting her nails done and came home at about 8:00. They made it around an hour + at the game itself and took the PATH to and from the game. Markus enjoyed the action and clapping with the crowd and pretty much hated the time outs...

I think his favorite part of the whole thing were the cracker jacks, but his father will make him a basketball ball fan soon enough!!!

Here are some photos of their big night:

GOBAMA!!!

The family is waiting nervously to begin watching election coverage tonight. We are all so hopeful, but at the same time, scared!! Get out there and vote and vote for change!!

Cutest Bath EVER!

Ari and Co Come to the 'Boken!

My broski Ari, his wife Kristin and their girls Katrin (almost 4) and Isol (almost 1) came for a visit in September and I am finally posting photos and videos now! It's so amazing to get these kids together and see how much fun they have despite their age differences. I know we're going to have many fun family vacations in the years to come!