Oh! Christmas Tree

Hello!  Happy Sparkle Season readers!

We got our tree last weekend and have been enjoying setting it up, decorating and playing underneath it.  Here is some video about our tree.  Our dear mother added subtitles to support your comprehension of the Tomo dialect. Enjoy!

~Tomo and Ru-ru

At the Playground With My Big Brother

Hello!

I went to the playground with my dear mother and my big brother today.  Tomo and Mama put me on the swing for the first time.   Tomo loved pushing me and I loved being pushed.  My big brother is fantastic!

~Haruka!

Pumpkin Patch

Hello!

This past week Tomo and Papa went to two pumpkin patches.  The first was to the pumpkin patch in Half Moon Bay with Tomo's class.  The second was in Petaluma with Momi and me, Ru.  Tomo said the the "corn tunnel (corn maze) was pretty fun"  There are some pictures in the new October folder in the photographs section.  My mother took a video of me chewing on hay and added a soundtrack. Please enjoy!

What We Doin'

Hello Readers,

You may have been wondering what we have been up.  The biggest news is that I have started going to school.  I go for three hours a day in the afternoon.  I am in the Bumblebee group.  At school I like to play with trucks and sand, ride bikes and eat crackers.  If you'd like to see what my family has been up to, please watch the video montage below; my dear mother has strung together many of the little videos that she and Papa have taken over the past 8 weeks or so.  Enjoy!

4th of July

Hello everyone,

Our dear mother is trying to get all of the media processed from all of the visits we've had.  Here is a montage of how we spent the 4th.  There are some photographs of Aunt Julia and Uncle Brad's visit in the family and friends album under the photo album tab.  Enjoy!

Haruka Being Cheery

Hello Everyone,

Haruka here.  I have been looking friendly lately.  My mother took some video of me on my changing table.  It is one of my favorite places because, like my brother, I like to kick my legs about pantless. 

A Visit From Grumby and Gumpa

Hello Readers,

My grandparents came to visit me and meet my small sister.  They found her very cute but I am much more interesting as I do more than grunt and spit up.  We had several outings and my dear mother made some videos of our time together. 

Haruka Video Debut

Good afternoon Schmojimidters,

Many of you have been anxiously awaiting more media of me.  Here is a little video of me and my big brother Tomo.  Pictures of me should be posted soon, please be patient.  Our parents are a bit weary...

Tomo's Second Birthday

Hello everyone,

As of Tuesday morning at 9:45 I have completed two years of life.  My parents threw a party for me on Saturday.  My dear aunt Julia came in from Chicago for the event.  My tios helped us prepare.  The party began at the park near our house.  Then some of us went back to my house for dinner and cake.  I opened a few presents including a gigantic panda from Aunt Julia.  Here is a little movie with some of the events of the party.  Stay tuned for birthday party pictures that are coming soon.

Bison

Hello everyone,

Lately I have taken an interest in bison.  There are several in a giant paddock in Golden Gate Park about 7 blocks from our house.  This morning my dear parents and I were able to get very close and see the bison eating and sleeping.  All they do is sleep or eat grass.  I like to say bison over and over again and sometimes act out eating and sleeping.  Here is a very, very short slide show movie my dear mother made of the three of us, the bison and me saying bison many, many times.  Enjoy!!

Curisumasu Tree

Hello Festive Readers,

My dear parents and I got into the seasonal spirit last week.  We went and got a tree on Friday afternoon.  Here is a video documenting our festive time.  

Merry! Merry!

Running!

Good evening,

I am becoming a rather talented runner.  I like to play chase with my dear mother.  I especially enjoy it when I am avoiding something, like a diaper change or trying to get something that she has, like a remote or a camera.  

Please enjoy my running and the closeup shots of my teeth.  I go to the dentist tomorrow!  

At the Farmers' Market

Hello!

My mother just accidently deleted this entry.  It used to say something about me being helpful.  She can't remember so she will just list the ways that I have been helpful lately: carrying bags, carrying the laundry keys, choosing fruit, handing objects to one parent or the other.

Here is a video of me helping to choose fruit for the first time at the Farmers' Market.  I still go each week with my mother and one of my tios.

Tomo, His Parents' Apprentice

Hello,

I have been helping out at home.  I am very good at pushing and getting in the way of the vacuum, brooms and the push mower. Here I am working the broom.  Please note that I am working at super speed.  Also please note that the music is from The Sorcerer's Apprentice; think Mickey in Fantasia or Dukas and Goethe if you were a music and/or English major.

Note- Chris and I have spent some time this evening pronouncing Goethe (we downloaded the audio from wikipedia).  Then we debated whether or not Goethe would be included in an English major or philosophy major and we learned all sorts of fun facts about him.  Chris thought others might want to learn more too, and showed me how to create links.  I went a little link crazy.  So now you can choose to get a bit more learned up too.  

In the Backyard

Good morning,

I like to play in the backyard.  My mother took some video of me playing yesterday.  I am getting better at walking on very uneven surfaces; we have gophers.

Enjoy!

Eating Montage

Hello friends,

I think that eating is delicious.  My mother is proud to report that I have been working on creating the perfect bite.  Sometimes I pick up my food and stack it just so onto my spoon and then I stick the spoon into my mouth.  Fantastic!  My dear mother made a montage of the three of us eating.  Enjoy!

Aquarium

Hi everyone,

My parents haven't posted in a while but we have been keeping busy.  My mama got a membership to the Academy of Sciences.  She and I have gone a few times.  This week Papa came too and they did a bit of filming.  So check it out; this is what it is like hanging out with me.  

I'm Nearly Self Sufficient

I have been practicing using a spoon.  I'm pretty good at it, but often I peter out and get lazy halfway through the bowl.  Here I am eating a typical breakfast of oatmeal with apples, blueberries and carrot. 

Cake Eater

Hello!  Happy Birthday to me!  I had a party on Saturday.  My mom made me a sponge cake with strawberries and cream.  It was delicious.  Here is a video of me eating a piece on my real birthday.  In case you wonder, there is nothing wrong with my eyes.  I have been playing a blinking game, ojitos!

Look at me crawling and walking!

Yes, I am not wearing pants. It was no-pants time. I hope you have a no-pants time in your house too. If not, I recommend it.  A healthy breeze about your fancy bits is quite nice.

And yes, my mother is ignoring me.  My papa decided to make a movie whilst she and tio Nobie were discussing dinner menus.  Apparently that evening I slept through dinner and Beatles Rockband.  

Climbing Stairs

This was my first time climbing stairs.  I did it on Wednesday morning.  I can only climb the first step, but I intend to learn how to climb the rest...

Workin' with Papa

On Mondays and Fridays Papa and I work together. I am extremely useful as I can keyboard mash with the best of them.

Tomo's Demo Tape

My papa found my old demo tape; dang if I don't love me a good montage. You'll have to excuse the dust and scratches - it's all old footage; some even as old as two weeks!

On Politics: Tomo vs Banana

We get to delve deep into my inner workings with this video post. I reveal my truest feelings and observations while tricking my diaper-changers into being my gofers. Observe the mastery.

Mama says, "This is Mr. T's first real meal after the nectarine debacle."

Eating Nectarines Should Always Be This Much Fun

Mr. T and mommy eating nectarines... it didn't go so well.