Abby's 14!!!

Time sure goes by fast.... not sure where the last 14 yrs. went.  BUT I'm so glad to have spent them with our sweet Abby.  She has the most beautiful smile....

Happy Birthday, Abby!  We love you!

Barney Belt

Sofia earned her Ninja Purple Belt (aka..Barney Belt) last week!  She was so excited since purple is one of her most favorite colors. :)

Looking humble and innocent...

"I don't want to take anymore pictures!"...

"The splits...sure I can do those!"...

We are very proud of our Little Ninja!

Resourcefulness

One of the requirements in Maxx's Bear book (cub scouts) is to make a model out of "whatever".  I let him loose in the recycling bin.  (Note to self: Next time remember that you just cleaned out his room.  There were a few things in there that are now back in the clean room.)

His Military Tank manned, of course, by Bionicles.

Valentine's Day

Maxx and Sofia made valentines for their classmates.  Maxx made alligators and Sofia made beautiful butterflies.  Typical... :)

Our valentines to the kids...

Pre-hair fixing picture...

 (Note to self...don't get Sofia the same Dora card next year.  While mom may forget, Sofia never does.)

Sofia's preschool class had a party.  This is the mailbox she made.

Happy Valentine's Day!

May the Force be with You

Aunt Suzanne Star Wars'd us...

JibJab Sendables - Video shared by Suzanne

Green Star!

Sofia earned her Green Star in preschool yesterday!  She now recognizes all the letters in their lowercase form (she already knew the upper) and knows the sound they make!  We are very proud of her.

The picture when she refused to smile or show interest in having her picture taken...

The picture after I told her we just wouldn't take her picture...she attempted to smile. :)

Ninja Green Belt

Sofia is a certified Ninja Green Belt now!  She was so excited to get her new belt.  She showing off a horse stance for us in this picture.  :)  I can't wait to compare it to when she's a black belt.