Then Genki's 1rst birthday

Cathi and I were classmates at ASIJ, but she lives in San Diego now, and her 1 year younger sister lives here. I love them both. The whole Vajda family is incredibly welcoming and fun-loving to the extent that their old house in Tokyo was called "hotel vajda," and Dav and pregnant me causally showed up at their parents house on Christmas Eve to join the festivities. A very warm bunch.

Anyway, Patty gave birth to her 2nd baby Genki just a few months before me. Genki...that is an awesome name. Really. Tes and I showed up, and Tes promptly enjoyed loads of attention from Mrs. Vajda. She also went straight for the beer stash...even standing on a pack of beer to reach!! Sheesh. I don't like beer. This must be from daddy.

p.s. that pink dress she's wearing? Very cute. First time she's wearing it and she can barely fit into it. Last time, I think. Must be quick with baby clothes!