Minami and cousins

It's go time for the Hallowieners.

California Fairytale

Minami gives her fairy princess costume a thumbs up. I wanted her to be the Incredible Hulk but once in awhile I have to give in to her feminine tendencies.

The shoe that fits

So I played around with costume ideas for Minami and could only come up with "Angry Little Asian Girl" or "Chibimaruko" (Japanese cartoon). But my sister got Minami a cute cupcake outfit but Minami protested from he get go. Then her cousin Danika produced an old pirate costume that everyone seemed to like, but Minami wasn't as excited. But when Minami caught a glimpse of a pink poofy princess dress, it was love at 1st sight.

Halloween Parade

Waiting for Minami's school Halloween Parade.

A strawberry shortcake and fruit tart for Minami's birthday.

Minami's birthday weekend is winding down but she doesn't want it to end.

Birthday madness

For her birthday Minami went wild at Jumpin Jammin with her nieces and nephews.

Minami, queen of gross outs

Minami pooped out her diaper and up her back. Next thing she says with her finger in her mouth "tastes like potato" and we realized she had scratched her back. Everyone gagged uncontrollably at the thought and the smell - Minami is the queen of gross outs.

The Peak

A memento Minami and I left at the Peak in Hong Kong.

Pumpkin rot

Our pumpkin couldn't make it to Halloween on account of some head rot. But he looks more sinister.

Igloo

Minami made an igloo in school.

Avenue of Stars, HK

I live 40 minutes away from the Hollywood Walk of Fame but traveling halfway around the globe to the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars was so much more thrilling.

Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong 2012

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Photos by Sam Yano, Oct 24, 2012

Pee for Poo

I was expecting pee tonight but Minami gave me poop - this'll be the 2nd time she's actually pooped in the toilet. But again it was dumb luck on my part.

Minami Cali Clearing

Yesterday, after music class, Minami wasn't feeling well. She had a runny nose off and on for about a week but she suddenly got weak and her eyes were unusually red around the lids (but not her actual eyes). She got quiet and fussy and she didn't eat much. She developed a cough which I feared would lead to vomiting but with moderate feeding in small bursts she settled some. We spent the rest of Sat and Sun relaxing at home - that's why we spent time carving an early Halloween pumpkin. This morning (Sun) her nose was clear and her eyes back to normal. According to my research it could've been a viral bug she caught but the worst seems to be over and she was pretty upbeat today.

Minami approved the design but is a little spooked by how it turned out.

When I finished the pumpkin, Minami said "I don't want that anymore."

Minami was so happy to get an early pumpkin until I put a scary face on it.

Minami was a little sick so we got a pumpkin early to carve it as a home project. I thought it turned out alright but Minami found it to be too scary - mission accomplished.

Window watcher

Colburn windows always have something interesting.

Minami Cali killing some time before music class.

Parking at the Colburn School of Music is a long wait for a short supply of tight fitting parking spots.

あっかんべー

Minami California gets it.

Random park in PV.

Looking for the next best park. Those low clouds have over taken us in PV. Getting chilly.

Minami Talk

Minami's new catch phrases, "I'm not a baby, I'm a girl!" And if we're at home, "I want to go somewhere." 

From the camera of Grandma Yano

At  M.V. Mall

From the camera of Grandma Yano

Minami-chan and Lyn's youngest daughter at Undoukai

Fwd: From the camera of Grandma Yano

1.  from Kathy's back yard

2. Minami-chan and Lyn's youngest daughter at Undoukai

3. At  M.V. Mall

Wind-up toys for her bubble bath from the Cabrillo Aquarium.

I was probably more excited than Minami to test these swimming wind-up toys in the bubble bath.

Goofing off at the Cabrillo Aquarium

Minami is always up for a photo op. Well I do encourage her a little.

The Japanese version of this video actually mentions her name as "Minami California."

I couldn't get Minami to get close to the baby great white shark... even if it was dead.

Cabrillo Aquarium

Cabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro is certainly smaller than the LB Aquarium but it's more interactive and intimate - nice for kids Minami's size.

California Blues

LB Aquarium time.

USS Iowa (13 photos)

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Battleship Iowa in Minami California.

On the spur of the moment Minami and I decided to visit the Battleship Iowa docked in San Pedro.

More swimming today.

Was going to go to the Aquarium but decided to have Minami swim instead.

Big like an elephant

Minami finally pooped in the toilet. When I asked how big it was, she said, "Big like an elephant!" Yeah, it was pretty big.

Mexican Monday: homemade burritos with soft cheese, free-range egg, simmered black beans, & Spanish rice.

My grandfather used to make the best burritos and chili dogs and my cousin and I would see who could eat the most. I think at one point I ate 13.

Minami Cali floats

Busy dayz trying to beat the heat and wear out Minami so that she goes to bed on time.

Back to the grind

Today was Minami's 1st day back to school in about 2 months. As expected she was a little teary eyed when I was about to leave but Ms. Ida, her teacher, was quick to comfort her. After weeks and weeks of an erratic schedule it's finally time to get back into a daily routine.