Trying to Make Lucas Laugh

Below is a video of us trying to make Lucas laugh. He has the coolest "Heh Heh" laugh in the world, but it hasn't been easy trying to get him to do it.

Which is better? McD's or KFC?

The other day Anna and Mommy went to the doctor for a checkup. Afterwords, they headed to KFC for lunch. Anna now seems to have associated KFC with the doctor and pregnancy. We thought it was pretty funny.

Alphabet Song & Downhill Ride

Anna Mae has been learning her alphabet. Although she doesn't quite get it in this video, she's usually able to sing through the whole song.

At the end of the clip Anna and I are headed down a hill on a little car-thing in the park next to our house.

Jeremy, The Police & The News

The other day some friends and I were invited to hear the local police explain how they can help us foreigners in case of a dispute. A local news crew was there ready with their cameras. We all sat down at the table while the police woman explained that if we have a dispute we can call the police and have a "sit-down" with the other party to resolve the problem. It is actually quite nice knowing that we can do that. After I volunteered to translate for English-speaking foreigners, the news team asked me why I volunteered.

Now, I've never been interviewed by the news before. I had no idea who to look at. To make things more confusing, it wasn't the reporter that asked me the question, it was the cameraman. Should I look at the camera, the reporter, or the cameraman? In the end I looked at the cameraman. Is there a standard protocol when being interviewed?

The Daddy Book

During Anna's bedtime routine, one of the things that we do is read, "The Daddy Book". First I will read it, then Anna will take her turn. It's one of her favorite books, which always makes daddy happy. How can I resist when she asks, "Daddy, can we read the daddy book?" Of course we can!!!, I always say.

Merry Christmas!

We all had a great Christmas this year. Check out the cute video of Anna playing with some of her new toys.

Tribute to Granny Carman

My cousin put together a great video with pictures of the whole Carman-side family. Most of the pictures are from the reunion that we were not able to attend. The video centers around my "Granny" who passed away in August of '07.

Video! Anna Mae Painting, Driving & Singing

Check out these video clips of Anna Mae while we were on vacation in Vietnam. The last clip is back home in Qingdao, China.

Counting, Dancing & Recognizing

This video shows some fun things that Anna Mae likes to do at our house. If what she does doesn't bring a smile to your face, you might just have something wrong with you...

1, 2, 3 . . .

Anna Mae Getting Ready for Night Night

Anna & her doll

Anna has always loved books and recently she has discovered a new love for dolls. So now Anna thinks that dolls need to have books read to them. Here is a short clip of Anna reading to her doll. Listen closely at the end and you will hear Anna speak Chinese!

Anna Mae's 1st Year

A Year In Review

*Video - Shackles Off My Feet!

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Anna's New Tricks

Anna is growing up fast! She recently learned a few tricks that I have captured on camera. I hope you all get a smile on your face as you watch Anna. P.S. watch out for the ending, Anna has a surprise - I just happened to catch one of Anna's firsts on film!