P is 8 (continued)

P's family birthday celebration.

Some pictures of P opening her presents on her birthday. Favorite gifts included binoculars, clothes, and zhu zhu pets.

She was also able to get her ears pierced.

We figured 8 was a good age. She was so excited right up until she sat in the chair...then she started having second thoughts.

She went through with it and they look super cute.

P is 8

Miss P turned 8 years old in June. We had a family birthday party for her. She was also able to be baptized on August 28th, 2010. We are so proud of her. It was a great day for our family.

Dad and daughter

If only they treated each other this nicely all the time. :)

M, Chase, Baboo, P, Pat Pat, Em

Mamoo and Baboo

First Day of School

The girls survived the first day of school.

There were no tears shed, from the kids or the parents.

Mr Wyatt was there for moral support.

M & E started Kinder!

There are 3 sets of identical twins in their class!!! At least I was nice and dressed them in different colors. :)

Miss P and some classmates-3rd Grade

FINALLY

After 7 years (4 years of consistent work) we have our house permits! I made Bill take a picture to prove that it was actually REAL! I still can't believe it and probably won't until we actually break ground.

What does this mean? We pack up all our stuff (AGAIN) and move out (AGAIN) but this time something actually happens!

We plan to take lots of pictures along the way so check back to see where we are in the process. Wish us luck.

Halloween...with the stomach flu

Our whole family came down with the stomach flu this past week. The dude got it on Tues. I got it on Wed. M got it on Fri on the way to school. E and P got it Fri night. You know your kids are sick when they don't even WANT to put on their costume and go trick or treating. Only Mr Bill did not get sick.

We usually have a big party and have friends over for dinner and trick or treating. This year we warned everyone about the potential to contract some type of weird disease, only the very brave decided to attend. :)

Pat Pat and the dude-Pat Pat wears this costume every year, it has become a tradition. This year she added the feather boas.

E put on her costume but just stayed on the porch to hand out candy.

Mamoo and the dude

Baboo Sherwood-every year he shows up from work in the same outfit but with a new addition-this year he added the scary mask. Who knows what he will add next year.

Poor M not feeling well at all

Popeye and Olive Oyl

America's Next Top Model?

My mom and dad bought the girls a giant Fashion Show tent for their birthday. It is big enough that all 3 girls can stand up inside and make "clothing changes" It has a red carpet catwalk in the front. They were sooooo excited! We got out the boom box and put on the High School Musical 3 CD and had our own little show. I was the paparazzi taking pictures. It was quite an experience.

The best part was watching them strike a pose. The twins weren't quite sure what to do. P was a natural and was coaching them the whole time.

The "tent" is still up in my front room. So, if anyone feels the need to practice their catwalk skills, come on over.

4th Birthday

The twins turned 4!
I can't believe it. We had their party at a fun gymnastics place where they could run, be loud and, have fun.

The girls and Tallon, their best friend. They are in the same class at church and they go to school together. It also helps that his mom and I are great friends too. We will be so sad when they move. Who will we go to chick filet with?

I made the frosting for the cupcakes. Apparently the girls do not like strawberry, oops! I don't think they ate the cupcakes.

The girls got "big girl bikes" for their birthday. They look so cute riding around. M took a spill on the first corner and has not been back on the bike since.

E is fearless. She loves going fast. She has fallen many times and just gets right back on.