mike’s place

If only I had a metal cup…

Inmate #193483 wants out. Photo taken December 31, 2004.

I’m getting sleepy Daddy.

It’s looking like it’s time for Kathryn’s nap. Photo taken December 28, 2004.

Daddy, I’m concerned about the state of the ionosphere.

Kathryn has a bit of a pensive look about her. Photo taken December 28, 2004.

Hi Daddy!

Another shot of Kathryn with some of her stuffed animals. Photo taken December 28, 2004.

Kathryn with just a few of her stuffed animals. Photo taken December 28, 2004.

Kathryn in one of her first encounters with a puppy at Larry and Yasmin’s house. Photo taken December 27, 2004.

Come just a little bit closer, Frosty!

Auntie Sheila is visiting and has brought Kathryn her first snowman. Kathryn is letting Frosty know who’s the boss. Photo taken December 26, 2004.

I just need a bit more leverage…

Kathryn is attacking the mandarin orange. Photo taken December 25, 2004.

Mmmphhh, mmmphhhh, mmmemmmph!

Kathryn is chewing on the mandarin orange which was at the bottom of her Christmas stocking. Photo taken December 25, 2004.

I’m all over it, Dad!

I don’t recall what Kathryn saw, but whatever it is, she’s after it. Note the look of determination in her eyes. Photo taken December 24, 2004.

More Daddy, I want more!

Do you remember this one? Photo taken December 19, 2004.

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Mmmmm, mmmmm, mmmmmmm…

The old man is giving Kathryn some (soy-based) formula. Photo taken December 19, 2004.

Don’t I look proud of myself?

Second in the round of ’standing’ shots. Photo taken December 12, 2004.

I’m standing! Look at me! I’m standing!

Kathryn stood for the first time a few days before this photograph was taken, but I hadn’t had my camera handy. This is the first shot of Kathryn standing, supported by a chair. I think perhaps Mom may be more excited than Kathryn. Photo taken December 12, 2004.

Don’t we look cute?

Kathryn loves to ‘plop’ her head down on pillows, stuffed animals, anything soft and cuddly. She gets on her knees, raises her hands above her head (very similar to the “I’m the Winner” pose), and then almost throws herself onto the pillow. It’s fun to watch. Photo taken December 14, 2004.

Another in the long line of cool Google tools is Google Language Tools. You can type in some text to be translated or enter a URL. Select the languages involve, and presto. Extremely cool.

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One last shot from the Children’s Christmas party. Photo taken December 12, 2004.

Another photo from the Children’s Christmas Party. Kathryn really does well in a crowd of kids. Photo taken December 12, 2004.