Hooki-Lao?

Abbie and the rest of the 5th grade performed the "Hooki Lao" (or however you spell it!) at the school's music assembly.  It made me want to go on a Hawaiian vacation!

Can you spot her?

Preschool Mother's Day program

For Mother's Day, Brennon's preschool class did a Mother's Day program, complete with poetry and songs.

(He's gotta be the luckiest little boy ever. He's in a preschool class full of darling girls! And he loves it! He came home from school last month to announce that he was the smartest boy in the WHOLE class!)

Apparently, "M" stands for Magical Mommy!

New 'Do!

Amelia has needed a haircut for a while now, but I was hesitant to cut her long, flowing hair. That is, until I saw the way it got in her mouth when she ate, in her eyes when she played, and made her scream when I brushed it.

To the hair salon we go!

She was nervous at first...

...but bribery can do amazing things!

Here's her new 'do. We like it much better! What do you think?

RuthieLu

This sweet little gal is now 9 months old!

She has been an absolute joy and we all adore her so much!  It's hard to remember what our lives were like without her!

Ruthie is quick to smile.  She loves her brothers and sisters and gets a LOT of love and attention from them.

Don't you just want to kiss those cute cheeks?

Disneyland fun

Disneyland: the Happiest Place on Earth!

Which Way to the Beach?

Here are some pictures from our afternoon at the beach during our California/Disneyland trip last month.