Tiny's Second Thanksgiving
Oakland - November 2004


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Tiny has the coolest clothes and brightest smile of any girl I know.

 

 
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In her tiny trench coat - she investigated a mystery...

 

 
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...struggled to overcome physical barriers...

 

 
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...and emerged victorious!

 

 
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Victory: sweeter when shared!

 

 
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Studying potential Katamari? Coincidence? I think not!

 

 
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Still a bit grabby - only now, she talks to herself while examining things.

 

 
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Delights in manipulating larger and larger objects!

 

 
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While eating her pizza - she leaned close to the plate, whispering "Pizzaahhhhh".

 

 
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She's almost Gollum-like when eating.

 

 
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Soooo cute!

 

 
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Soooo sleepy - time for a nap!

 

 
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Sadly - nap was not happeningl. Charles to the rescue!

 

 
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Fried turkey - this year, almost unremarkably easy!

 

 
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Peppers came from the garden, beans and figs from the farmer's market!

 

 
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I made the sweet potatoes, Lulu prepared the Harlem-style cranberry sauce...

 

 
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Sheba's contribution: fresh apple pie, and fractal vegetable matter. Gorgeous!

 

 
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Austin schooled the table on his studies, complete with trademark humor.

 

 
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After dinner - Sheba's new sculptures. Later - Ricochet Robot

 

 

 

 

 
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Thanks to Jen, Checker and Tiny for yet another wonderful visit!