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Four Picture Friday: Hallowe'en's-a-Comin'

Those of you who know us know we love Hallowe'en. For us it's never too early to be thinking about costumes, here are some of the costume inspirations and ideas we've had so far. I think we've decided what we're doing, but suggestions are welcome.


Witch

Ghost

Clown

Annie Oakley

Tarzan

A Buritto

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Special bonus Jojo picture!
7/19/08

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Four Picture Friday: Reunited... and It Feels So Good

Four Picture Friday: Chimpy's Vegetable Stand

"May I interest you in some green beans?"

"They're delicious sautéed with shallots."

Welcome to Chimpy's Vegetables! Proudly organic from our humble beginnings as a one raised-box operation, we bring you the greenest in fresh greens.

Our early days.


Ask us about our outdoor dining facilities.

Squash al Fresco

Needs salt.


Remember, only the finest greens have the Chimpy stamp of approval.



If it doesn't say 'Chimpy,' it's just compost.



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Next week: a visit with Sis!

By the Way, It Was a Kitchenette

Chimpy got a play kitchen for her birthday, or rather, Chimpy got to help her mommy and daddy make a play kitchen.

Needs an oven handle, sink fixtures and a coat of paint.

Chimpy's current recipe: Oven-warmed Cheese & Tomato Sandwiches.

Mixing Meng with woodworking is usually a recipe for disappointment but we're really proud of how this turned out. And look, we didn't make that big a mess!

Happy Birthday, Chimpy!

Happy birthday, Chimpy. Our lives were crap before you.

Four Picture Friday: Play Group Birthday Party

There must be a birthday girl in this picture somewhere. Where is she?


Ah, there she is!



Chimpy and I had a great day today. We brought a party to her play group. There is a good group of regulars there and it's been fun knowing them this last year. It was especially touching to see them starting to understand birthdays and wishing a happy one to Chimpy.

Chimpy was excited from the night before when we told her about the party, but she was on fire from the time we got a bouquet of balloons. She stood and watched the table get set as if it was a great ceremony.


We brought decorations, lemonade and apple juice, Pirate Booty, peanut butter and cracker sandwiches and hamburger cupcakes we made that morning.





A good party always moves to the kitchen or the deck. At Wee Play, it moves to the front steps.




And just when we thought the day couldn't get better, when we got home we found a present from Chimpy's God-daddy.



It really was a great day. We are very lucky people.



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Wait a minute...

hamburger cupcakes?

It's Just What I've Always Wanted!

We can hardly believe Chimpy will be two years old this Sunday. A special day deserves special recognition. Here's Chimpy's birthday present.

Lumber!
Any guesses what it will be? If you'd like a hint, check out Chimpy's birthday wish list:

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Four Picture Friday: Random Pictures

Four Picture Friday: American Kids

What do American kids do on the Fourth?

They eat hot dogs.



They swim.



They make patriotic cakes.




And they watch fireworks.

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Chimpy and her best friend, Champy.

Four Picture Friday: Our New Thing

Why are we eating black bean buns in Chinatown? Because we're on our way to an art studio!

Ta-dah!

The art studio has a play-doh table, a playhouse, and a painting wall. The painting wall is a big hit...



And a big mess.



And why all the painting practice? Because Chimpy is being put to work.



Little kid, big wall.


***SPECIAL BONUS PICTURE***
Statue of Liberty impersonation