Random shots

Elly was really excited about Chinese New Year this year. We had her all ready to touch the dragon costumes, as she finally realizes it's just dancers inside the costumes. So, of course, this year the dancers didn't hang around after the performance. Oh, well. She still got to hang out with good friends, and had a great time. Here's a pic from the playdate before the party...



Being a fan of the Northwest bike culture, I have to post this, from the Burgerville drive thru...



Of course, one wonders what the message is with a minor modification...



And today, Elly and I went to OMSI in Portland www.omsi.edu . She REALLY liked it this time around. I practically had to pry her out of the place. Bugs, flubber, magnets, dinosaurs, spaceships, and sooo much more science... what's not to like?



And what weather we've been having. I have to apolgize to the family and friends that are in the Midwest and are getting hammerred this year, but... a year ago it was major snow, rain and floods here, and this year... THIS is February...