BAD DOGS

This photo needs no explanation-just look closely for the feather in Addie's mouth!

Girl's Weekend Away

For Emma's 7th birthday, she and I took a trip to L.A. to visit the Cortez family and play with cousins. We hit the American Girl's store and a cute gourmet cupcake store called Sprinkles. The kids had fun playing and the moms had fun talking.

The New Pup

We are pleased to announce the addition of King Henry's Eleanor a.k.a Ellie to our family. After the sad loss of Henry, our other Dachshund on July 4, 2007. She is a sweet girl who loves everyone.

Emma's Dance Show

Emma performed againg this year in Pamelot's dance show. She did a jazz number to the song "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". She loved it, however it was a long week of rehearsals and hair-do's for me!

Family Shot in Half Moon Bay, CA

Last weekend, we spent a relaxing time in Half Moon Bay with some good friends of ours. They have three kids and so do we. The kids loved exploring tidepools and playing on the beach and the parents enjoyed sitting and talking. We plan to return in October to see the harvest time there.

Sly Creek Camping

Happy Father's Day!

Our annual trip to Sly Creek was last weekend and it was a much needed time of relaxation, play and Father's Day! The kids had a great time kyaking, playing on the steep beach, riding on the trails and boating.

Emma's Newest Creation

So like I said, Emma loves to create. This afternoon she came into my room and said, "Mom, look what I just made. It's a lady with hair." She made this completely on her own using an apple for the head, carrot for nose, sticks for legs and banana peel for hair. We thought it looked much like "Spud" from Bob the Builder. She's quite a girl!