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Theo Skis!

Theo Skis from Laughing Magpie on Vimeo.

This is footage from Theo's first time on skis. He was stupendous. As we were leaving, Theo asked if his next lesson included instruction on jumps and twists. Sha- right.

You know it's time to stop drinking when...

After dinner this evening Hazel was sitting on Andy's lap. He was wearing a shirt with 16 Marvel Comics super heroes on it and Hazel was trying to identify them.

Hazel: Who's this?

Andy: Swamp Thing

Hazel: Who's this?

Andy: Captain America.

Hazel: Who's this?

Andy: Human Torch.

Hazel: Who's this?

Andy: I don't know. Why don't you name him Hazel?

Hazel: Hmmmm...I know his name...pauses...ALCOHOL!

Cheers people.

The Oylmpic Ability of Legos

(posted by Andy)

I'm playing "Star Wars Lego" on Wii with Theo.  Theo is (of course) Luke.  I'm Chewbacca.  We're running through Jabba's Palace, and Chewy has a 50 yard lead on Luke, Gamorean Guards hot in pursuit.

Theo, frustrated that Luke can't keep up with a Wookie, shouts:  "Dad, I can't run that fast.  I'm only a Lego!"

The Year of the Tiger and 'Shiny' Dresses

(posted by Andy)

Theo's school had a Chinese New Year pot luck party this evening.  Some of the kids were wearing traditional Chinese outfits.  Theo could NOT stop looking at these outfits.  About 10 minutes later, he turned to me in desperation and said:

"Dad, I want a shiny dress like that other boy has."