March 2010

Onto March! Matthew started BMX racing. He loves it! His first race he came in 4th, because his pants got stuck in his bike. His 2nd race he came in 1st! Sydney had a piano recital and did a great job, the kids all did super on their report cards, Sydney got all A's! We celebrated Kaycee's birthday and started spring break.

Matthew got called up for knowing ALL his kindergarten words. It happened to be Dr. Seuss week, so all the kids were dressed up.


We got a great trip in at the desert. Matthew rode his dirt bike for the 1st time, and Lauren drove the razor.
Kaycee's birthday party! We did Kaycee's Spa this year. Lauren's friends came and did all the girls' hair, nails and make-up!
We ended the month, and started spring break with camping at Carlsbad beach. Our good friends the Rivera's invited us to come. It was a PERFECT day at the beach, sunny and warm. We had a great time with great friends, and also got to meet our cousins there that day!

February 2010

February was a busy month. It was Gary's Mom's 60th birthday party! We headed back to AZ to be with family for the big birthday dinner. The kids sang, and served dinner. The kids also made a face painting booth! The dinner happened to be on Sydney's birthday, so we sang to her also!


When we got back it was time for Sydney's party. She wanted a slumber party this year. It was lots of fun!

In school, Sydney got to participate in a program that teaches the kids all about California history. I learned a lot too!

January 2010

January started out this year with a whirlwind trip to AZ. Gary's Aunt Linda passed away the end of December, so we packed up and made a quick stop to Flagstaff to play in the snow. . .
Then we were so grateful to be able to attend Aunt Linda's funeral, and see cousins, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and friends.




When we got back from AZ, we got to work right away on our house. Gary ripped up all our carpet upstairs, and laid this wood. Doesn't it look great? We also repainted--and got some new furniture. I feel like we're in a new house!
Sydney received the Trailblazer of Success award the end of January for academic excellence. Great work Sydney!

Prepare

Mark your calenders. I will update my blog (hopefully) in one more week! I know your excited! The anticipation will probably drive you crazy! It'll be my quarterly update--chock-full of pictures and what we've been up to.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas cards, shopping, wrapping, baking, eating, organizing Christmas crafts for 55 students, Gymnastics recital, Piano recital, Dance recital, shopping, wrapping, baking, eating, Elementary School Open House (6 hours of singing, crafts, and snacks!) 16th Anniversary (which was the same day as our holiday open house) shopping, wrapping, baking, eating, Family Service Project (shhh it's a secret) shopping, wrapping, baking, eating, Santa coming, family time,

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Sneak Peak

On Thanksgiving day, we went to the beach to take some pictures. Mimi was kind enough to take some for us! It was a BEAUTIFUL day at the beach! These are some of the pictures I took. Just a teaser before the real pictures are up! Thanks Mimi! They turned out so great!

Honor Roll

Congratulations to Sydney for making honor roll this semester! At our school, 5's equal A's and 4's equal B's. However you have to have a 92% to get a 5. Sydney had all 5's and 1 4. Great job Sydney!