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Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the number one and number two draft picks for the Portland Trailblazers 2009-2010 basketball season!

Summer Adventures (video)

The weeks leading up to Mia's birthday were zany and joyous. She surprises us every day with something new!

Adam's 7th Birthday

Cousin Adam celebrated his 7th birthday at a pool! It was very cool because they closed the pool to the public so only his party guests got to swim and play. It was Mia's first time in a swimming pool! At first she didn't like it too much, but after a little while she was splashing around and laughing. It was a blast! And Cousin Adam had a Spider Man cake! See more photos here. (Click the Slideshow button for the best view.)

Summer BBQ

Last weekend we went to our annual Shorinji Kempo barbecue party at Sensei Tanaka's house. A great time was had by all. The kids all stayed up way past their bedtime! See more photos here.

Siesta Time

When Mia is not crawling around the house chasing Mona or tearing up the cupboards, her favorite pastime is taking naps in her car seat. Lately she's been putting her arms up by her head and really "chilling out."

Doors: The New Fascination

Lately Mia can't get enough of her latest discovery: doors. It could be a cabinet, a closet or her bedroom door; if it opens and closes, she's all over it. Here's how it usually goes: Open. Close. ("Watch your fingers! Watch your fingers!") Open. Close. Pull contents of cabinet out onto the floor. Crawl away satisfied, as if to say "My work here is done."