Hoola Hoop Mania

Hoola Hooping is not just for girls, although our girls are good at it. Lilly and Hannah can both go on forever. But so can EJ. He doesn't even look like he's trying and he just keeps going and going. GW is trying to learn too but he hasn't got it down quite yet. Maybe next year.

JULY 4th

July 4th with the ward!

We made our way to a park early for breakfast, face painting, pinatas, races, basketball, a patriotic speech and song, and a day of celebrating. GW acted very presidential and didn't get crabby until the very end.

Horse Camp

Madeline and Hannah Jane went
to horse camp for a week. Everyday
for 6 hours they rode, got wet,
mucked stalls, played games on
horseback, and received awards.

Top a Ramen

Hannah Jane has been very influential over her brother lately. Her favorite food (top ramen) is now his personal favorite. Thank goodness, because just like her, he is a very picky eater. If he loves something one day, it doesn't mean he will the next. But noodles are enduring for both of them.

stairs

I have discovered the stairs. Not only does everyone jump up to "save me", but I can go fast and they will all follow me. Little do they know that I can go down them without trouble, but, if I fall, they pay more attention to me. So now I can use it to my advantage. If only they knew.....

PIANO RECITAL
Madeline and Lilly had their first piano recital. They both memorized their pieces and didn't even mess up. Madeline was so relieved to be finished, but Lilly remained calm, cool & collected.

ZOO

MY LITTLE MONKEY

Everett loves to learn, especially his letters and about animals. Here at the zoo in his bathing suit, he is waiting patiently while his friend buys a ticket to get in. He climbs the minkey bars and runs "real fast" and jumps the stairs. And we haven't even been to the monkey exhibit yet.