Remember the last time you discovered something? Maybe it was a fresh powder on a run thought to have been tracked out... Maybe it was a way to make your meatloaf that much better tasting... Maybe it was a zit on your back... Nonetheless, remember the joy that it gave to you when you did find it? Well, Pearl has recently begun to discover her hands. As seen is this video, she is so focused on the new discovery. She hasn't quite figured out what that dark thing is in various places that move with her hands, but I suspect that she realizes it only happens when there is backlight.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Random Pearl Pictures
Some of the women in our family!
(Great Grandma) Nanny and Pearl
Pearl and Papi sleeping in the tent
Mi Tan and Pearl just after the birth
Twilight star, Jacob Black and Pearl hangin' at the house. Jacob, in my presence, likes to be called Charlie boy - I'm not sure why though.
Pearl in her oh-so-cute outfit. When we go to strawberry fields, she's going to be wearing this outfit!
Uncle Andrew, Aunt Julie, and Cousin Alyssa
Pearl feelin' her daddy's Kentucky roots
Grandpa and his posterity
Great Grandma and Great Granddaughter fallin' asleep for a mid day nap
Pearl's pooh bear - She was holding on to this so tight, so we just left it as is.
Pearl looks a bit like Allya's brother, Uncle Rick here.
Who's having bath time?
Just after her bath, she was Tiggerfied.
Pearl was diggin' her new shades. I threw on some kiss music, and all of a sudden she thought she was Gene Simmons. Smart girl, she is!
I love this picture that Allya took. Amazing!
Andy (Uncle Cookie), Paul (Uncle Brownie), and Paul's son (lil' G) Gabriel. I'm known as Uncle Cracker - The original. As lil' G was growing up, Paul had him call me as Uncle Cracker, and he figured Andy was similar, so always called him Uncle Cookie. Since Pearl was born - we nicknamed Paul Uncle Brownie
Many Firsts With Friends
So, this weekend, the family packed up ye ole Jeep, named appropriately enough as Mr. Bo Jangles, and headed east to Joshua Tree National Park for some climbin' and off roadin' - We met up with our family friends Keith and Melissa who have two kids themselves, a 6 year old, Kellin and a 13 month old, Cairn. So, I managed to bring the big tent for the kids and some shade. Before we headed out to the climbin' spot, we stopped at the grocery store to get some food/beer. Allya and I were debating on the baby's weight, and I insisted no more than 10 pounds, but Allya was convinced she had to be 15+. So, I gave in to the cliche, and checked.
I won - Anywhere between 9-10 pounds, compensating for my hands balancing her. We headed out to climb - And came to the spot. The initial place we were to climb was covered with ropes from others so we managed to find another place. Unfortunately, it was a bit tougher than expected, but we relaxed anyway. Allya got in a 5.10+ while I started free soloing a ~5.0 - But, I turned back since I got skerred.
Now, afterwards, we all were going to go back to Keith's parents place in La Quinta, which is about 30 miles as the crow flies. However, with the roads snaking around the mountainous landscape, it is about 70 some odd miles. But, I refused to take the easy way, and found Berdoo Canyon Road - A dirt road that cut through the mountains. So, Kellen, Keith and I went Offroadin' after packing up the girls and Cairn into their Pacifica to have them take the responsible way.
Keith, Kellin and I were ready to hit the trail! As we were having a blast dusting our way down a dirt road, the girls were having a blast with the babies and their screaming contest. The second Allya began to talk, Pearl would start crying. Then, Cairn would try and cry to compete with Pearl. Having the competitive nature of her Papi, Pearl tried crying even louder. So, the girls spent the 70 miles and over an hour and a half listening to this crying battle between the two.
We hit the trail head - and as an ominous sign, a broken down Jeep was right in front of the sign.
In the meantime, the boys were rockin' - as the video shows. When we came to this section, I got too nervous that I'd do something to Mr. Bo Jangles, that I turned the wheel over to Keith. As he put it to me, it's been years since he's done anything like this. I explained that since it's not his Jeep, he'd have no inhibitions about smashing the under side, or slamming into a rock wall. He agreed, and he began the descent. So, I started filming, and I was vocally nervous. He made it though without a problem, and I saw that there was more than adequate clearance.
We finally made it out after witnessing some pheasant, hawks, and signs riddled with bullet holes. It seems the local crack heads come up there with their firearms and shoot everything. It was a sure sign we were getting closer to civilization.
Once we got back to La Quinta, we figured we'd see how Pearl did in the pool. The second her feet touched the water, she began crying. It was obviously too cold, at 82 degrees (not centigrade, Malaysia family). So, we tried the hot tub, which was at a cool 95. She loved it.
So, overall, we had our first outdoor outing with Pearl, her first real outdoor experience - her first ride in the Jeep - her first outing with another child her age - A first for me offroadin' where trail navigation might lead to walking 3 hours out of a canyon - and a first water experience for Pearl. Overall, the fun was extreme, and the climbing was tame, but that will change as Pearl gets older...
I won - Anywhere between 9-10 pounds, compensating for my hands balancing her. We headed out to climb - And came to the spot. The initial place we were to climb was covered with ropes from others so we managed to find another place. Unfortunately, it was a bit tougher than expected, but we relaxed anyway. Allya got in a 5.10+ while I started free soloing a ~5.0 - But, I turned back since I got skerred.
Now, afterwards, we all were going to go back to Keith's parents place in La Quinta, which is about 30 miles as the crow flies. However, with the roads snaking around the mountainous landscape, it is about 70 some odd miles. But, I refused to take the easy way, and found Berdoo Canyon Road - A dirt road that cut through the mountains. So, Kellen, Keith and I went Offroadin' after packing up the girls and Cairn into their Pacifica to have them take the responsible way.
Keith, Kellin and I were ready to hit the trail! As we were having a blast dusting our way down a dirt road, the girls were having a blast with the babies and their screaming contest. The second Allya began to talk, Pearl would start crying. Then, Cairn would try and cry to compete with Pearl. Having the competitive nature of her Papi, Pearl tried crying even louder. So, the girls spent the 70 miles and over an hour and a half listening to this crying battle between the two.
We hit the trail head - and as an ominous sign, a broken down Jeep was right in front of the sign.
In the meantime, the boys were rockin' - as the video shows. When we came to this section, I got too nervous that I'd do something to Mr. Bo Jangles, that I turned the wheel over to Keith. As he put it to me, it's been years since he's done anything like this. I explained that since it's not his Jeep, he'd have no inhibitions about smashing the under side, or slamming into a rock wall. He agreed, and he began the descent. So, I started filming, and I was vocally nervous. He made it though without a problem, and I saw that there was more than adequate clearance.
We finally made it out after witnessing some pheasant, hawks, and signs riddled with bullet holes. It seems the local crack heads come up there with their firearms and shoot everything. It was a sure sign we were getting closer to civilization.
Once we got back to La Quinta, we figured we'd see how Pearl did in the pool. The second her feet touched the water, she began crying. It was obviously too cold, at 82 degrees (not centigrade, Malaysia family). So, we tried the hot tub, which was at a cool 95. She loved it.
So, overall, we had our first outdoor outing with Pearl, her first real outdoor experience - her first ride in the Jeep - her first outing with another child her age - A first for me offroadin' where trail navigation might lead to walking 3 hours out of a canyon - and a first water experience for Pearl. Overall, the fun was extreme, and the climbing was tame, but that will change as Pearl gets older...
Visit from Great Grandma
My grandmother, MeMe, came to visit us for the first time since Pearl has come out. She was so excited to visit. We had a great time at an Easter Egg hunt in the city fairgrounds. Afterwards, we all went to Roady's here in San Dimas for a bite to eat. All the while, Pearl was asleep dreaming of milk and kisses from daddy. Saturday night, we went to visit Pearl's other Great Grandma. Two Great Grandma's in one place at one time! What a gift. Pictures to come soon - But, we all had a blast. Sunday was a day filled with love from the family. We didn't do a thing. The video below is from MeMe's new toy she got Pearl. It is a sun looking thing with arms that have lights at the tips that light up to music. Pearl was having so much fun with it. Her first real enjoyable experience.
Enjoy!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Pearl's Birthday Video
Long awaited - Youtube didn't allow REM's everyone hurts in my video, NOR DID THEY ENJOY HAVING BOB DYLANS LIKE A ROLLING STONE - so I had to re edit it, and add a different soundtrack for that specific segment. So, it doesn't fit as well, but oh well - Let's see if this one is allowable. Check it out below!
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