Day at the MET

This past Sunday we took the kids to the Fresno MET to see the Dr. Seuss exhibit with friends. Little did we know it was the last day it would ever be open. Monday it was bankrupt. We had so much fun. Their Christmas trees were decorated in Seussical themes. We had a blast. The museum will be missed.

A long time ago... in 2009

I am playing catch-up. I haven't been super motivated to update this lately, but here it goes. Life has been busy, but Christmas was relaxing. We spent a lot of time together just the 5 of us, and it was wonderful. Here's the beginning. We went and got our trees- yes trees. We began the fabulous tradition of getting little trees for the kids. That way they can decorate their trees and I don't give my opinions. Then we can decorate the big one and I can advise a bit.

Christmas Stockings

Years ago, 12 to be exact, I began stocking for our family. 3 kids later, they are done. Mom helped me and here they are.

Halloween Eve fun

We went with Tiffany, Kyle, and Joshua to the Sunnyside High carnival put on by the AVID kids. It was wonderful. The kids were great, the helpers were so nice and encouraging to our little ones, and the company was great. And good news... we found Waldo.

Teddy Bear picnic

Cole and his buddy, Jose, went to their Teddy Bear picnic a few weeks back. They had different stations and Cole was able to take "Cowie", his best cow. I had fun watching all the kids play.

Starr Jog-a-thon

Cole, along with all of the school ran the jog-a-thon last Friday to raise money for the school. The kiddos didn't quite understand that they had to keep running so they all pretty much ran one lap and were done. They figured it out and didn't complain too much about it. Cole was pooped after the 6 laps (they double them for the kinders- so count it as 12). It was a fun morning and Q and I enjoyed cheering them on.

First day of School

I have been neglectful in posting these pictures, so back up a month. In August Cole started kindergarten. He has Mrs. Baucher (the same teacher Avery had) and is loving it. He is making great friends and fits in well. I intended to take and post pictures of Avery, but there is some sort of change between 2nd and 3rd because Avery is far less interested in pictures. She just walked right in to her class, and I have no pictures yet. She is doing well and has quickly entered into a routine in class. They each do an oral report every week on a topics like her favorite shirt or best summer memory. They also "raised" snails in class, and I have to admit I was a little upset when I saw her hop off the bus carrying "Jewel". All in all we are figuring out a schedule. Q and I are having fun in the mornings and have been running errands or playing with friends or cousins.