Day 111 - Picture Friday!

Andrew growls like Chewbacca as Emma finishes eating her two Cinnabons that were attached to the side of her head.

I'm not too sure why Lisa took this picture of Emma with dried boogies hanging from her nose, but I suppose it's not as bad as me posting it for everyone to see.

"Yay! We killed a ghost!"

"Why must you mock my inability to cook?"

Andrew's first impersonation: Herve Villechaize with a moustache.

Day 110 - What's Up With Emma?

Last week I posted some pictures of Andrew doing some of his daily activities. Since then several people have inquired about the pictures of Emma doing her daily activities. To that I have a couple of responses:

1. Don't be so impatient.
2. It's only a blog.
3. Here are your pictures.
4. Go to hell.

8:45am
Each morning, Emma tickles the ivory while she tinkles her pants.

10:15a
Emma weight trains every other day to build up the muscles needed to lift heavier foods to her mouth like drumsticks, beef ribs, and cow.

2:30p
Immediately after her afternoon nap, she helps around the house vacuuming in areas that mommy and daddy can't reach like corners and our asbestos-covered attic.

6pm
Emma enjoys eating an entire rotisserie chicken before her main course.

7:30p
Before hitting the sack, there's always a little time for appliance climbing.

Day 109 - Flipping Me Off

While in Santa Clara, we had Andrew and Emma on a play mat in front of the television. Andrew has a fascination with the boob tube, much like Emma has a voracious appetite for Lisa's boob. Since Andrew wasn't in front of the television set, he was trying to get a better angle. As he was raising his head, we saw him flip over on his back! You never saw such excitement over such a mundane action. I'm on my ass all day, and when I stand up I don't get smiles and applause.

So the other day, the kids were doing tummy time again and Lisa said she thought Andrew was about to turn over again. So I grabbed my trusty camera and recorded this momentous occasion. I even got some action of Emma attempting to turn over too.




As for Lisa's blog, I am sure you are as disappointed as I am with such a short entry. I am going to challenge Lisa to do a longer one this week. What you think people?

Day 108 - Scott's Birthday by Lisa Ichikawa

Hi, my name is Lisa Ichikawa. You may know me from previous blog entries in which Scott has commented on the size of my ankles (Week 22), described in detail my bout with hemorrhoids (Week 30), and laughed while the kids pooped on me (Day 12).

Scott has graciously allowed me to a guest blogger so that I can share some pictures from his birthday. Let it be known that past birthday celebrations have been extravagant affairs. Dinner at French restaurants, cupcakes from Sprinkles - only the best for Scotty! Now that we have kids, though, we have had to scale back somewhat. This year it was Mexican food, and the cupcakes were courtesy of Duncan Hines. Enjoy the pics!

Day 107 - Poll Results and New Poll

Whew! I'm glad to report that 75% of you believe that Andrew and Emma will get my sense of humor when they grow up. Only 25% thought otherwise, but through the miracle of the internet I was able to to find out who voted against me. So Linda E. Stiff, Agency Executive of the I.R.S., and Scott Thompson (aka Carrot Top), the joke's on you!

As for this week's poll, it will be about Grandma Ichinaga. She went to Peet's Coffee the this past Saturday to buy a few bags of coffee beans. When she went to pay for it at the counter, the cashier said, "Four ninety-five, please." So Grandma Ichinaga gave him five dollars waiting for her nickel back. The cashier looked confused and told her that wasn't enough money. Grandma Ichinaga reiterated that the coffee was four ninety-five. That is when the cashier clarified herself by saying, "No ma'am. It isn't $4.95. It's $49.95." After Grandma cleaned herself up, she asked for some less expensive coffee and left beet red.

You see, Grandma Ichinaga was buying a few bags of that expensive Kona coffee, not the regular house blend. When Grandma Ichinaga returned home she was SO embarrassed she couldn't contain herself. She kept on going on and on and on and on and on and on about it. So much so Emma said her first words: Quiet, woman!

This week I ask you devoted readers: Should Grandma Ichinaga be so embarrassed about this story?

As for a lack of an entry yesterday, Lisa wanted to be a guest blogger but never got around to it. So check back in a few days to see Lisa's venture into peaing.

Day 106 - Weighty Truths

I know I've been teasing Emma quite a bit about her fussiness and girth, but let it be known today that it is all in good jest. I know that Emma is just a baby and her chubbiness is just a sign of being well-fed (very well-fed). I would never tease Emma about her weight when she is older and understands the words that are coming out of my mouth. I'm sure there will be other things to tease her about like acne and menstrual cramps. So with that preface on to the story for today!

Our nephews, Jason and Jacob, were here again last night having a Wii marathon. In between games the kids would go to the babies and pat them on the head or make funny faces at them. Jason seemed particularly fond of Andrew.

While the kids were blowing each other up, I was at my trusty laptop organizing some photos and returning e-mails. Jason came over to me between games to see what I was doing. During this time I decided to ask Jason what he thought about our new family members. The conversation went a little something like this...

Scott: Jason, what do you think about Andrew?

Jason: He has big eyes.

Scott: Anything else?

Jason: Small head.

Scott: Is that it?

Jason: Oh! He's kinda funny.

Scott: What do you think of Emma?

Jason: Small eyes.

Scott: Anything else?

Jason: Chubby.

Scott: Anything else besides chubby?

Jason: Oh! And fat.

I then asked Jason what he thought of Uncle Scott, and the three words he chose were: funny, goofy, and flaming gay.

Day 105 - What's New With Pea?

I figured since it's a new year and I have relatively quite a bit of time on my hands until Lisa returns to work next month, I would try to give Edamames In A Pod more regularity (much like myself with those Trader Joe's bran muffins). Every Monday I'll put up a new poll and every Friday will be a mish mosh of pictures. And I'll try to update or post most days as long as I have something interesting or sarcastic to say.

So with no further ado, here are the photos for the week with a bonus video at the end.

Auntie Rosa and Emma have a "Who Has A Bigger Mouth" contest. Emma won.

Emma loves taking pictures with Andrew because he makes her look not as bald.

"I don't want Angelina to adopt me."

The kids play hide and seek with Scott, and the dumbass doesn't know where the hell they are.

"Just say prayers for Britney."

And here's the bonus video clip of my mom playing Wii boxing.