Friday, July 29, 2005

Mom taking it easy after surgery. She's doing well. She had a torn meniscus repaired in her knee.  

Nicole playing the ukulele for some of her nieces and nephews. 

Saturday, July 09, 2005

Fiesta Mexicana

Every year the Mexican/Spanish community throws a fiesta and invites the rest of the city of Topeka. They normally kick of the fun with a parade, which Nicole and I attended this year. Following the parade we went to a free concert put on by Jo Dee Messina (Bye bye, My give a darn's busted, etc...). The parade was awesome and the concert rocked. We managed to wiggle our way up to some really good seats.

This is where we started the concert. 

This is where we ended up, that's Jo Dee by my left ear. 

Nicole as Jo Dee Messina performs. 

Mike as the parade goes by sporting his Cocina Filipina shirt on, man he misses there hot pandesal! 

The parade went from pure country... 

...to straight up gangsta. 

Marissa, Madison, Unknown girl, and Courtney all take swimming lessons from us. They were all part of the "Casa de Brownies." 

Getting ready to watch the fireworks by Lake Shawnee. 

Nicole and Dad waiting for the parade to come by. 

Oreo sporting one of his many necklaces that have been made for him by our nieces. If we put them all on him at once he looks a little like Mr. T. 

Oreo playing with (or being held captive) by the kids. 

4th of July Parade

The morning of Independence day our neighborhood has a parade for people to participate in. The girls decided to take Oreo along for the excitement (even though his head wasn't on straight). It was a great way to start out the holiday. 

And they're off! 

Oreo's Dogsitter

Nicole and I went on a date the other night and left Oreo in Kiersten's care. She made him feel right at home. She shared her pillow and blankie with Oreo and is seen here making him his very own necklace. 

Kiersten with Oreo's finished necklace. 

Uncle Mike showing off his Gameboy genius to another generation of the family.  

Friday, July 01, 2005

Everyone wanted to lend a hand when we gave Oreo a bath, I think he has enjoyed all of the extra attention. 

Oreo getting soaped up with his blue shampoo. 

Big Dub to Miami

This is a picture of Wayne Simien waving to us. Mom, Nicole, and Me went to Leavenworth, KS to watch the NBA Draft where a bunch of Wayne Simien/Jayhawk fans were. After he was drafted by the Heat he stopped by to say thanks for the support. We were hoping to get closer to him, but he had an appointment in Miami the next day. 

Mike's mom and Nicole watching the NBA draft in Leavenworth, Kansas. 

Nicole preparing to blow the seeds off of a dandelion. 

Nicole learning how to shoot a BB gun. 

Mike bustin' a cap on some weeds.