Monday, November 15, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Mona is 3, Mommy's got one in the oven
To capture this special moment in our lives, we did a photo shoot in Charlottesville with Sarah Cramer. You can check out her work at: http://www.cramerphoto.com
After Sarah was done, she put down her camera and played with Mona. Mehrtash got some shots of that.
After Sarah was done, she put down her camera and played with Mona. Mehrtash got some shots of that.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Mona Version 1.5
BLACKSBURG, VA -- An updated version of Mona was introduced today. This version is even more affectionate than its predecessor, providing hugs, kisses and conversation to everything in its proximity (with the exception of loud dogs).
Mona 1.5 improves upon its predecessor (1.0) in the following ways:
Version 1.0 used approximately 7 vocabulary words on a regular basis, whereas version 1.5 uses over 100. Version 1.5 also repeats many things uttered in its presence, note the developers.
Version 1.0 moved at the speed of crawl. Version 1.5 moves at the speed of walk, with the capability to walk slower or faster (what observers have described as a "waddle-run") depending on circumstances.
Reviewers have noted that version 1.5 can emit disagreeable noises if hurried into an unexpected or undesired transition. Therefore, the engineers are working on ways to gradually prepare 1.5, and future versions, for any changes that may be required of currently running programs.
Version 1.5 is heftier by several pounds, which is stressing at least one of its two servers in noticeable ways. Future versions are predicted to weigh even more. But this challenge is expected to be overcome as the Mona relies more on its own speed, and as the servers learn new ways to retain proximity whilst simultaneously enabling the Mona to operate remotely.
Mona 1.5 runs most smoothly when operating in the midst of other children, and seems to experience frequent crashes when connected only to the servers for an extended period of time. The developers are working on finding more densely-populated environments to host 1.5, and future versions.
On a final note: Whereas the pre-production Mona (beta version 1.0) was fueled by a vegetarian server, Mona 1.5 operates almost exclusively on hot dogs (organic, grass-fed beef -- but hot dogs nonetheless), to the dismay of the developers.
Mona 1.5 improves upon its predecessor (1.0) in the following ways:
Version 1.0 used approximately 7 vocabulary words on a regular basis, whereas version 1.5 uses over 100. Version 1.5 also repeats many things uttered in its presence, note the developers.
Version 1.0 moved at the speed of crawl. Version 1.5 moves at the speed of walk, with the capability to walk slower or faster (what observers have described as a "waddle-run") depending on circumstances.
Reviewers have noted that version 1.5 can emit disagreeable noises if hurried into an unexpected or undesired transition. Therefore, the engineers are working on ways to gradually prepare 1.5, and future versions, for any changes that may be required of currently running programs.
Version 1.5 is heftier by several pounds, which is stressing at least one of its two servers in noticeable ways. Future versions are predicted to weigh even more. But this challenge is expected to be overcome as the Mona relies more on its own speed, and as the servers learn new ways to retain proximity whilst simultaneously enabling the Mona to operate remotely.
Mona 1.5 runs most smoothly when operating in the midst of other children, and seems to experience frequent crashes when connected only to the servers for an extended period of time. The developers are working on finding more densely-populated environments to host 1.5, and future versions.
On a final note: Whereas the pre-production Mona (beta version 1.0) was fueled by a vegetarian server, Mona 1.5 operates almost exclusively on hot dogs (organic, grass-fed beef -- but hot dogs nonetheless), to the dismay of the developers.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Yeehaw
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A Very Good Year
Mona is one year old today. What a wonderful year it has been. She says the following words regularly: "Mama", "Daddy", "Baby", "Up" (as in, pick me up), "Wawa" (water), "Oh-oh" (when she drops something), "Ba" (ball), "wztha" (what's that?). Mona is greatly attracted to other babies and children. We are excited to see how she will grow during this next year.Sunday, May 18, 2008
10 Months of Mona
Mona has recently started crawling. She also "talks" a lot -- mostly incomprehensible syllables, but occasionally something that sounds like "mama", "dada", "cat". Every new development is exciting to witness.
Sarah is done with her semester, and is glad to have a bit more time in her schedule. Mehrtash is looking forward to summer break, which is two weeks away.
Some new photos are posted here.
Sarah is done with her semester, and is glad to have a bit more time in her schedule. Mehrtash is looking forward to summer break, which is two weeks away.
Some new photos are posted here.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
8 Months and Counting
People ask us: Has Mona learned to crawl yet? No , but she gets in position and then moves very slowly backwards. What she lacks in mobility she more than makes up for in vocalization.
We've posted a handful family photos here. (Click on "slide show")
xoxoxoxoxo
We've posted a handful family photos here. (Click on "slide show")
xoxoxoxoxo
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