Iris with Irises

Our friends Kris & Ben have some irises growing by their front walk. Kris took this photo this morning:

(We're still working at getting Iris to smile on demand)

TPIR

Now with Jim counting down his days before he's working again, he's been catching up with The Price Is Right now hosted by Drew Carey. He likes to recap big showcase winners, usually mocking the dumb ones who are so lucky to win. I figure he would enjoy this website.

Iris's new hats & art appreciation day

We received a request to post a picture of Iris in her personalized Mickey Mouse ears. Here are a couple of them--one from last summer when Iris got the ears from Helen & Martin, and one from tonight:But we had a hard time getting her to sit still with her Mickey ears on

& think she may like her U of Michigan hat better:We also went to the Seattle Art Museum's Olympic Sculpture Park on Sunday--here's Iris enjoying Richard Serra's "Wake":and admiring Alexander Calder's "Eagle" and the view beyond:

Funny clip from Independent Spirit Awards

Yes, it was funny seeing Ben Stiller's impression of Joaquin Phoenix. Much to the surprise of no one there, they already made fun of him during another award show. The funniest part is Steve Coogan's impression of Christian Bale dressed as Batman, complete with profanity (watch with caution). Steven Coogan is a funny British actor who starred in 24 Hour Party People, I'm Alan Partridge and other British TV shows.

Guess who got new overalls?