Mirin's Photo Gallery

In case anyone wonders why it's taken so long for my webpages to get updated, it's because we've been very busy getting ready for Otherworld. What? You haven't been to Otherworld yet? You should check out the website and think about going next year! You'd love it!
In September, I traveled up to New Hampshire to attend my third wedding. This one starred Dorian and Kate, so you know it was a good time. I saw lots of other people I like there, played outside a bunch and ate tons of yummy food. Congratulations, guys!
On the 16th, I said my first word, "baby." (First word, that is, not counting the big three: "Daddy", "Mama", and "no".) I can talk now!
Then it was time for Otherworld! Mama, Daddy and I went to the camp on Wednesday to help get everything set up. Lots of my favorite people were there, and both of my favorite doggies! I was way too excited to sleep at my normal bedtime, so I ended up staying up past midnight. I slept on the floor with Mama and Daddy in the prime snooze spot: under the bar!
On Friday morning, Nana and Grampa Larry arrived and took me with them to their motel. They played with me all day and then at night brought me back to the camp to sleep. Each morning, they came to pick me up bright and early... what service! I had a great time with them!
After the weekend was finally over, we all went back home again. Our house seemed very boring after all that excitement and adventure, but fortunately the quiet didn't last long. Uncle Tony and Auntie Suz brought Adison up to Cheshire so that I could see her again. We had to visit quickly because they were moving to Korea (Uncle Tony is a captain in the Army) in just another week! I had been saying "baby" for a while, but only in response to pictures. Adison was the first real live baby I was able to identify!
Back to Cape Cod! This time to Dennis, to stay with Paul, Sarah, and baby Hannah. The O'Malleys and the Foleys were there too. Fun fun fun!

The weather there was pretty warm, but when we got home, it got autumnal pretty quickly. That was okay with me, since I had Halloween to get ready for. Pumpkins! Costumes! Sign me up!

What a happy place the world would be if we all had some jammies like these!	Note that I am in focus here, but the couch is blurry. How fast was the couch moving? Or am I such a whirlwind of activity that everything around me quivers slightly? The mind reels.	I help Mama and Daddy prepare for Otherworld by sorting some treasure pouches.	Off to Sugar Hill, New Hampshire to see Dorian and Kate get married. A pretty day for a pretty great couple!
I found flowers on the ground! Bonus!	Speak softly and carry a big stick. Braedon doesn't speak at all yet, but he hedges his bets with TWO sticks.	Mama and I looking pretty with the White Mountains as our backgroup.	Daddy wants to look pretty too. Good job, Daddy!
We sat at the cool kids' table! Mike, Mama, Kathleen, Daddy, me, Jeff, Leah, Cris, Arwen and Braedon.	Dorian and Kate thank everybody for coming. Hey, you guys put on a party and I'll be there!	I came THIS close to catching these bubbles!	Mike takes me for a spin around the dance floor. As always, I am very light on my feet.
Mike and I share a post-dance snuggle.	Following a confetti toss (which I enjoyed very much, naturally) Cris and I play games with the party favors.	I am careful to let Cris win sometimes so that his feelings are not hurt.	This is where the ceremony took place. I told you it was pretty!
Kathleen and Jeff are tired after a long day of festivities.	Hmm, Jake and Carol are tired, too! Everybody is sleepy but me! I will never sleep again, bwah ha ha!	Of course, what reception is complete without a visit from a white horse?	The following morning, it was off to Polly's Pancake Parlor for yummy pancakes (duh). I got to pose on the wooden horse out front!
Back home again, and relaxing with my dear friend Babette.	Paul, Sarah and Hannah came down to visit and help get ready for Otherworld.	Hannah enjoying my old exersaucer, including the toy now universally referred to as the Spitapult. You heard it here first, folks!	I supervise Hannah's progress on the bead-moving toy.
Look at this face! My pretty cousin Adison.	Adison shows off her sense of humor.	Just as others before her have been, Adison is made weary by the awesome responsibilty of rooting for Grampa's beloved Stateliners.	Otherworld set-up is here at last! I show up for the combat workshop with my poison sword (you can tell it's poison because it's green) and my sippy cup.
The tavern is partially set up (that's the bar there behind me; the balloons are to play-test a challenge activity) and Ab and I share a contemplative moment.	Argo and I resting on our sleeping bag under the bar.	Adison makes the trip to Cheshire to visit me. Welcome, little cousin!	I'm very proud of her!
A big kiss for a little cutie!	Reading my Brown Bear book to Abigail.	Back to the beach! We visit Casa San Clemente; the O'Malleys and Hayessellatis head for the waves.	I'm an old beachcombing pro by this point.
Breezy but delightful!	We watch the waves do their thing.	A big Daddy-Mirin hurray for the beach!	TimO hogs the waves and doesn't let Breila have any.
Reach the beach! Reach the beach!!	O'Malley beach bunnies!	Enjoying the feel of sand between my toes!	Breila was coming to give me a hug, but the wind unbalanced her at the last minute.
Baby in the sunslick!	Back in the house, I spend a little time in Breila's portable castle.	Hannah only needs a little help with the sitting-up thing, and I'm happy to lend a hand.	A big Cape Cod kiss for Hannah!
Back home, the weather turns chilly. We and the Laubachs go to get pumpkins; along the way, Will and I see goats, bunnies, and one really big bull. Really.	Will loaned me his old fleecy jacket, so now we match. And, as you can see, we are both darn happy about the big bull.	Mattie wonders "What crazy new scheme have they cooked up this time?"	Just when I thought the day couldn't get any better, we found some ponies who were very happy to carry us around!
Will rides a beautiful brown horse...	...and I got a pony with a dippity-do hairstyle that matches mine!	I do! I DO want a pony!	I like Mama's spinny chair!
The quick brown fox jumps... where was I?	Hey! ToysRUs.com! No wonder Mama likes to use this machine!	While you're still in bed, I'm busy making a masterpiece.	Okay, maybe I'm still a little bit sleepy myself. By the way, Mama drew the kitty, not me. I favor a more abstract style, myself.
While Daddy goes on a business trip, Mama and I spend time with the San Clementes. I was happy to help give Hannah her bath.	A bathing beauty reclines in her tub.	I think that's about enough nudie pictures. Let's give Hannah a little privacy, okay?	Cleaned, wrapped up, and ready to go!
All dressed up in the Halloween shirt Auntie Suz and Uncle Tony gave me, and ready to create my first Mirin O'Lantern!	Daddy says just to reach down into the pumpkin...	Ooh, it's kinda slimy in here!	Halloween! I'm a Gypsy fortuneteller. Can you tell?
These bracelets belonged to Mama and Gramma Joan. The necklaces are borrowed from Otherworld. Shiny!	Cross my palm with silver and I'll tell your fortune!	The total effect is pretty striking, don't you think?	Happy Halloween, everybody!

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