2/10/2013

Chasing Degas- Mother Daughter Book Club




We read this sweet book with the girls.  We learned about some famous French artists and marveled at their talent.  

The girls then made cute ballerinas to go with the story  

and we marveled at their talents.  


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2/09/2013

New Jersey Cousin comes to California

Isabella accompanied her father on a business trip.  
We were so excited to have her come out to California.


The girls LOVED spending time together.  Chelsea and Cute Kate enjoyed having an extra girl around.  Sweet Isabella was so full of energy.  

While the girls were enjoying some much needed "girl time," the boys were being entertained by whatever game was on.  

Aunt Sophia gave each of the girls a sweet little gift.  


The girls made popcorn.  Isabella had not seen an air popper before and was amazed that the white kernels just flew out of the machine.  

We got on our pajamas for our "Night Owl Pajama Party." The girls were so cute when they opened their packages to see what owl they got.   


I love this sweet girl.  Kate is always so delightful to have over.  

Wish Isabella lived closer, so we could have a slumber party every week with these girls.  

They of course, had to run in and show Uncle Jason.   Isabella was so cute, she kept hugging her owl and carrying it around with her.  


On our way to church.  Isabella "Braved" going to church.  She even went to Sunday School.  She was very courageous going into an unfamiliar setting.  

The boys (and I mean Uncle Jason and Matt) enjoyed some bagel dogs and Dr. Pepper.  

And a big game of RISK before the Superbowl game.  

Love this guy!  So happy that he came out to visit us!!!  My kids love him.  So grateful to have such a wonderful big brother.  Loved that he acted "16" again with my boys.  

Chelsea and Isabella making Valentine's cookies.  

Playing UNO.  
 And they played LOTS of UNO.  

So glad that our New Jersey cousin came out to visit and the kids got some good cousin time.  

Cute cousins together- all the same age!!


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2/01/2013

San Francisco in December


We spent a cold day in San Francisco.  Right when we got out of the car to walk to the Golden Gate, it started to rain.  We were grateful that it was still clear to get some great pictures of The Bridge. 
 


Aunt Katherine came to spend a few days with us. 
 
We so enjoyed catching up with her and enjoying her fun, beautiful personality. 


Matt thinks his aunt is pretty cool. 


We made a quick trip to the pier to get clam chowder. 

At the very large Macy's tree. 

A little shopping at Pier 39. 

Our heart is definitely in San Francisco. 

Trying to keep random people out of our picture. 

Steve was trying to find a parking spot, while we were enjoying ourselves walking around.  It was one of the busiest weekends in San Francisco. 



Then we hopped on to a cable car for some Cable Car Caroling. 

The junior high boys (and Marky) being junior high boys.






 
Brother and sister enjoying some Christmas spirit. 

Handsome picture of Matt. 



 
A Santa sighting was a huge hit.  Especially, since he was on a motorcycle.  He actually stopped traffic to come see Marky in the crosswalk. 

At the top of the Macys building. 
 

Katherine came to watch Matt sing in church.  We LOVED being around her energy and spending time with her. 


 



 


 
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