<Insert Witty Title Here> Vox 2009-10-07T16:47:03Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00d4142829d33c7f/ Grace is a Happy Little Prawn tag:vox.com,2009-10-07:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f0123ddd2e227860d 2009-10-07T07:01:06Z 2009-10-07T16:47:03Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Look at Me! My Favorite Toy

So Grace had her 6 month well check yesterday, and we were surprised at the results of her checkup. First off, I never realized what a little thing she is; Grace went from the 90th percentile in height to the 31th percentile, her weight is in the...

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]]> Grace on being Grace tag:vox.com,2009-10-04:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f0123dda8f9d0860b 2009-10-04T07:45:28Z 2009-10-04T07:45:28Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Grace

I still can't believe Grace is crawling (scooting...?) around so quickly now. Now exactly six months old, Grace knows the word "tickle" without me even having to raise a finger at her. She's also figured out how to cough for attention...sheesh....

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]]> James and the Light tag:vox.com,2009-10-04:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f01240b64400f860e 2009-10-04T07:13:38Z 2009-10-04T07:22:06Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Another use for a $3 Toy Hammer

As a parent, I've discovered that there's some things in life you just can't teach your kid. Take turning on a light with a big foam hammer as an example. I would've never thought to use a huge foam hammer to turn on a light switch, but apparent...

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]]> Monster in the Mirror tag:vox.com,2009-10-01:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f01240b62e3d8860e 2009-10-01T00:51:17Z 2009-10-01T00:57:04Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Grover Sesame Street: Monster in the Mirror

Move over Estelle, James has a slew of new favorite songs! While none include a babe dancing in a white dress, one does include a certain blue monster dancing with a bunch of 80s celebrities, including the Simpsons. Can you name all of the cele...

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]]> Picture People! tag:vox.com,2009-10-01:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f0123ddd03c1c860d 2009-10-01T00:25:26Z 2009-10-01T14:24:23Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Grace & James Our Handsome James Our Lovely Gracie

I love taking photographs of everything - especially of the kids! I also love getting professional photos taken; so when I saw that the Picture People were offering a FREE Portrait Package that includes a 8x10, two 5x7, and eight wallet photos o...

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]]> Current Happenings tag:vox.com,2009-09-20:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f01240b5f43ac860e 2009-09-20T07:01:26Z 2009-09-20T07:01:26Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Let's Go Here, Dad There's No Moving Some People...

Well, I'm pretty pleased to say that we're pretty much caught up in the many adventures we had this summer. I did manage to leave out a few excursions including the many trips to various playgrounds, our visit to the Gilroy Garlic Festival (it wa...

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]]> Aromas Day & MY Museum tag:vox.com,2009-09-19:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f0123dda3aebf860b 2009-09-19T07:40:25Z 2009-09-19T07:46:53Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Aromas Bible Church Ta-Dah! A James Sized Entrance! Yeah! Where's the Fire? Hi Mom! Whoops! Caught! Learning about Tarantulas Something is fishy about that raccoon... Only a matter of time before those feet reach the pedals... No injuries here! Paging Dr. James! Paging Dr. Tigger? Climbing up that ladder in less than 45 seconds - yeah! Fisherman's Wharf - Monterey Run Run Run! Whee! Giddyup Dad! Enjoying the View We <3 Monterey County!

August proved to be a challenging month for the Chan Clan. Much of the month was dedicated to shows, conventions, long days, not enough sleep, and long drives throughout the state of California. On August 30th, we left the house at 6 AM and drov...

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]]> Playland not at the Beach tag:vox.com,2009-09-19:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f0123f16260b0860f 2009-09-19T05:34:39Z 2009-09-19T05:37:25Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Playland Not-At-The-Beach This is only 5 of the MANY machines! What timely warning did James Learn exactly...? Whooooo, exotic! I'm driving...just can't see over the wheel... Mini San Francisco The Mini Lion Dance! Charles Dicken's Village The Big Top! Christmas Village Playland Not At The Beach! Amazing! Thanks Richard!

In July, the Chan Clan was invited to visit Playland Not-At-The-Beach in El Cerrito. What an amazing place! For a small entrance fee, you get to check out the museum, play all the games at the penny arcade and all pinball machines you like, and...

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]]> Gold Arrow Camp tag:vox.com,2009-09-12:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f0123ddb5e988860c 2009-09-12T06:23:56Z 2009-09-16T15:35:48Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Gold Arrow Camp Places to go, People to See, Things to Do... Beautiful Lake Huntington Let's go Boating!!!! Putt Putt We Go! My two boys on a sailboat So much to see! The Chan Ladies - Lookin' Good! Sailing, Sailing, Over the Clear Blue Lake... This is so much FUN! Making Shaving Cream Marbling Cards with Tque Arts and Crafting Bullseye! Thank You Sunshine and Monkey!

I have but six words to sum up Gold Arrow Camp: Gold Arrow Camp is freaking AWESOME!!! For one of our many family vacations this year, we drove to Huntington Lake to visit Gold Arrow Camp. Dan was a counselor at GAC in 1997, and was invited ba...

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]]> J-J-J-J-James! tag:vox.com,2009-09-10:asset-6a00d4142829d33c7f0110180fe16f860e 2009-09-10T09:39:51Z 2009-09-18T04:13:34Z Kat the Acrobat http://kattheacrobat.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

I march to the beat of my own drums! I love Roadtrippin'! Whee! Giddyup Dad! Hi Gracie!!! Doing laundry @ night saves energy! I'll never need to pick up toys again (I wish!) I Love My Sister!

James is growing up equally fast. He's now 21 months old and getting into all sorts of trouble adventures. Can you believe this kid has been to Las Vegas three times now, and he's not even 2 years old yet?!?! This summer, James learned how to ...

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