Evolution

This is how it works.

Siblings

Pudge has great arm strength. She pulls herself out of chairs with just her arms, pulls her own cart along by holding on to another cart, cackling all the while.
She also is starting to show her Aries-ness. Today Chubs wanted to close the door (he is picky about these little things), but Pudge was happily playing in the door way and refused to budge. He tried to move out of the way by scooting her pudgy legs out of the doorway. In response she just screamed and moved right back in the doorway before he could reach the door to close it. This continued three times and in the end he cried and she cackled. The future is bright..


Opening presents


Flannegraphs with Dada


Studious peas


But we really do love each other

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Someone remembers, someone cares; your name is whispered in someone’s prayers. Keep bright hope of the future in view; someone lovingly is thinking of you."


"When you love someone, you pick up the little things and magically turn them into something special."


"Watching you day by day, seeing you smile, seeing you laugh, seeing you by my side through all the troubles that life has to throw at me only gives me more reason to love you."

Happy birthday, Chubs!

You're three years old! You've grown so much from that little baby I saw three years ago.
Here's some things you may not know about Chubs:
-He loves vehicles, and Thomas the Tank Engine
-He is a sweet older brother to Pudge but at the same time has nightmares starring Pudge.
-He is particular about certain things, like making sure the corners of the carpet are down flat. If they are tucked up it will be a major trial for him.
-He has to have comfort wet wipes to hold when he sleeps.
-Is easily scared of loud noises
-Has a good sense of direction and is a good rider for daddy.
-Fast learner and talks in three languages, adapting to the person he is talking to.
-He is a very affectionate child. Has to have regular squeezes and kisses.
-Loves food, especially senbei, onigiri, hamburgers, rice and noodles.

We love you so much!


Chubs at around 2 months


3 years old! (おばあちゃん、大好きなパトカーの形をしたケーキを作ってくれてありがとう！とってもおいしかったです！Thank you Grandma for making me the police car cake! It was really yummy!）

Belated happy birthday, Dada!

You're 27! We hope that you have a year that is as fun and "awesome" as you. haha. Cheers!

Goodbye Sho!

Last Monday we had a party to say goodbye to Sho who will be moving to a Home down south. We will miss him and his "gnarls". Come and see us again soon!

Sweets from sweeties

The guys surprised us by setting up the room and making these eye-bulging parfaits for us!(forgive the awful picture...) Now these guys know the way to Taurean women's hearts...ooh lala... At a restaurant we'd be paying about 1500 yen or more (For those who don't live in Japan, that's around 16 USD) for one of these babies.
Here's what it included: Vanilla icecream, Marie biscuits, M&Ms, wafers, banana slices, coconut sables, chocolate pokies and juicy strawberries...mmm... And that's not all. To top off this lovely treat they got a bottle of sparkling wine!...ahh...who can resist such charm..

Mama's horoscope

Crystal's Sun is in Taurus
Vitality:

You're basically a steady, reliable type of person, with strong willpower. Once you have set your mind on a course of action, you can carry it out with persistence and determination. The fixed nature of the sign, however, makes it difficult to change your course once you have started, even if it becomes apparent that it's wrong for you.Persistence can turn to stubbornness. Like the bull, you may be patient and slow to anger, but when roused can be furious. Often your anger can be sparked off by feelings of jealousy or possessiveness.

Crystal's Moon is in Pisces
Habits:

You're very sensitive to the emotional undercurrents in your environment and this can make you either sympathetic or vulnerable. You'll probably swing from one to the other at different times.Your imagination and intuition are strong, but you must avoid a tendency to be discouraged too easily. You may find it difficult to make decisions and are prone to self-indulgence as a way of dealing with emotional difficulties. At times, your innate idealism and openness can make it difficult for you to deal with the harsher realities of life.

Crystal's Rising Sign is Pisces
Self-identity:

Surrounded in a cloud of mystery, others find you enigmatic, alluring and attractive. At times, however, life may be seen through rose tinted glasses. There's also a danger of turning to drugs or alcohol to alleviate harsher realities. But at its most positive, this is an excellent placing for those in the caring professions as your sensitivity and sympathy allows you to identify with others.

Crystal's Mercury is in Taurus: Mentality

Crystal's Venus is in Gemini: Capacity for Love

Crystal's Mars is in Virgo: Driving Force