Just like every Christmas, Christmas 2007 came and went.

Here's a looksie. A really, really, really crappy resolution looksie. But still a looksie.

More advertising show and tell.

I found this on youtube the other day and thought I'd share. I finished this one about a month ago. Visually, it was a lot of fun to make. Plus, the all-I-could-eat Pinkberry wasn't too bad either. I discovered that I'm a plain Pinkberry with strawberries, raspberries and Oreos type of guy. Who knew?

Can someone please answer this question?

What is the deal with all the excessive measures taken to secure a toy in its package? I understand the need to keep things from shifting around during shipping and whatnot. But at what point does it become necessary to secure a measly Tonka truck in its package with twelve frickin' wire ties and three screws. Seriously, screws? In order to remove the $5.99 Tonka truck from its package I had to pull out the toolbox. Twenty minutes later, James had lost all interest in even playing with the truck and had moved on to something else.

Thank you toy manufacturers of the world. And what's next? How are you going to secure toys in their package once you figure multiple wire ties and screws just aren't enough? What then? Might I suggest eye scanning technology? Perhaps voice recognition. I hear that's pretty secure. "Hello, my name is Steve. My voice is my passport. Please release my Tonka."

If this isn't a proud father moment, I don't know what is.

What does the photo essay of a three year old look like?

A couple weeks ago, Berlin took our camera (without our permission, of course) and proceeded to produce her first photo essay entitled, "Thursday at 8:34AM."

It has received raved reviews from her peers at Niwot Preschool and, from what I hear, there is a nationwide exhibit tour being planned for early spring.

Thursday at 8:34AM

MixHappens 4.0

Here you go folks, another mix. Download, unzip, crank speakers and/or headphones and enjoy.

MixHappens 4.0

Also, I know this is super cheesy, but I can't help it. Here's a bonus track that makes me think of Hailey. Hey, I've been away from her for a long time now. Deal with it.

It's never too late to show off your kids in their Halloween costumes, right?

This post comes a good month and some change late. But hey, better late than never. Berlin was a pink unicorn and Jamison was a cow. Mom and Dad were cruise vacationers. Great times were had by all.