That's what friends are for!!!!

One of Jeff's best friends, Burt, came into town to
go to the Warrior/Cleveland basketball game. Jeff and Burt lived together while they were going to UCSD...although there are very few stories about Burt...he must have been the straight man...or, he never got caught!

It should be a good game tonight...MONTA is back....well, I have to go watch the game!!!

Just when I thought....

Okay, so, this year didn't start off too well...the backordered Roomba battery, lost iPod, broken orthodontic retainer, broken "new" phone, etc...but, it was getting better right?

My Roomba battery was delivered; I found my iPod in the ironing basket; Dr. Chun was able to repair the retainer...so, it only cost $100 instead of $300+; I received my "replaced" phone today...

Then...

Last Saturday, Jeff's great-aunt, (the "shortest" lady---on the far right) was hit by a car in SF. Luckily, she had minor injuries compared to what could have happened.

Yesterday, Jeff's grandmother (the lady to the right of Jordan) had surgery. Grandma pulled out of it like a champ...and is doing well...I hope I am that healthy when I am 92....

So, I guess things are turning around....things are getting better, and I have a new brighter outlook for 2009. Not bad for only being 22 days into the new year, right????

Jordan is 10!!!!

Today Jordan had his 10th birthday!!! He was so excited until he found out that he also had his 10 year checkup with Dr. Sanchez.

All in all he did well...even with the flu shot....and he is still SHORTER than me (4'10")!!! I think I am in trouble next year.

Flat Stanley

Hello everyone...this is Flat Stanley. Neil colored and cut him out and he is on his was to Ontario Canada.

Stanley will be visiting Auntie Canada's sister and her family.

We will tell you more about his adventures when he returns at the beginning of March.

Have fun Stanley!!! Maybe we should have gotten you some warmer clothes....

(update: Neil and I were checking the weather in Kanata ON, and it changed from -0.4 to -2.2 degrees F...while we were watching....this concerned Neil, so, he wrote the following note on the back of the envelope..."Must read! Please keep Stanley warm! Thank you!")

WARRIORS WIN!!!

YIPPPEEE!!! The Warriors won today....They beat the Wizards 119 to 98...it was nice. All four of us were able to go to the game (Jeff swapped tickets with the Fujii's)...so, it was a nice family day. (Unlike the Boston/Phoenix game right now...Boston up by 30 pts)

Here is a recap of the game: http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/recap_011909.html