We've Been Busy

I have not updated about our family in quite a while. We've been busy, what can I say? School, sports, homework, work and just life, plain and simple, have been moving at a speedy and hectic pace.

I am fully aware, though, that
We are so blessed....

Halloween

We had a wondrful time at Halloween this year. Jack and Luke got to trick-or-treat with their buds and Drew even had a friend to walk around with. Drew was Princess Belle from Beauty and the Beast and Jack and Luke were "army guys".
We covered a lot of ground in Ladera and have a lot of candy to show for it!!!

October Beginnings

Luke turned 7 this year- he has gotten so big! We had a WWE Wrestling Themed party for him and his friends- it was a success!


Jack is playing competetive travel baseball for the Ladera Grays. His dad is the manager of the team. Check out www.LaderaGrays.com for up to date information.
Here is a cute one of our three loves on the way to a baseball tournament at 6:30am on a Sunday morning- family dedication!!!

1st Day of School

September is almost over and we are certainly in full swing at school. The first day of school was a success for our family. Jack entered 4th grade and Luke entered 1st grade. Drew also started a 2 year old class!

Success for the new school year!!!

Summer's End

We took one last trip to the beach before summer officially came to a close.
It was a great day....

The Cool Backpack

It is official...Luke, at barely first grade, is already into what is "cool". I can't blame him...the Quicksilver, etc backpacks are the coolest, best looking and most functional. I tried to pass off a great backpack from Costco at the wonderful price of $14.99 but he wasn't having it...at least I tried. His brother has a "cool" backpack, so it is not like I am shocked.

Stay tuned for our annual "First Day of School" photos!!!

Crazy Days of Summer

Whoever said they were the "Lazy Days of Summer"? No way...it is Crazy for us, for sure. Michael is coaching Jack's travel baseball team and Luke's AYSO soccer team...not to mention Jack is also playing soccer. I, of course, amd the de facto Team mom for the teams where dad is coach, and so goes the unpaid part time job.

We love it, though. We did not have kids to ignore them. We only have them for a short time and we are doing our best to cherish every second. Oh well if our dinner is the snack bar fare at the local sports park...Drew has lots of outdoor time and loves to play "hide and seek" while Jack does his infield practice.

Summer in Full Swing

This summer has been full of adventure already! Jack and Michael brought in the end of the baseball season with the Ladera Ranch Little League AA All Star Team where Jack played and Michael was the manager.



Drew celebrated her 2nd birthday in style.



I, once again, ran the Ladera 5k to start the 4th of July celebrations- beating my previous time by almost 2 minutes!



We had a lovely day and ended it with spectacular fireworks and friends.

Spring is Always a Busy Time!!

We have been so busy this spring. Baseball really keeps us going each week. It is hard to find the time to post! Here is a quick update of what has been going on!

At the San Diego Zoo


A trip on the train down to San Diego


Seaport Village in San Diego


Aboard the USS Nimitz


At Casper's Park in Orange County


The Montage in Laguna Beach


Spring Break came to a close with Easter


We are looking forward to summer!!!

Riding My Trike

Drew was slowly but surely learning to ride her tricycle today. The boys were doing their best to give her pointers. It was too cute!



Goofy but cute!

Jack's Science Project

Science projects are optional in 3rd grade but we wanted to try one this year so we would know what to expect for 4th grade. I say "we" because it really is a family endeavor. Jack decided to do "What Liquid Rusts a Nail the Most?". He and Michael had a good time taking pictures of the jars throughout the experiment and checking for rust. I, of course, made sure it all came together in the end.

All in all, it turned out really great and Jack was really proud!

Maui Wowi

This is family is trying to travel more...we are doing well so far...it is early in 2009 and we have already logged a trip to Colorado and now Maui!!

It was a fabulous trip to remember...the kids made some great memories and Michael and I had fun, as well! We have learned to stop putting things off until tomorrow...Life is SHORT!!!

Good times in the pool-


Luke, Jack and good friend, Sarah Howorth, making "candy leis" on Valentine's Day!


The kids playing in the pool with Dan Howorth-


Playing at the beach in Kaanapali at the Westin Maui-


Drew, Grandma Margie and Papa Bruce-
The family...

Luke at attention!

Grandma Margie and Jack snorkeling!

Hanging out at the Ritz in Kapalua with the Howorth family!


Whale watching off the coast- the whales were everywhere!!


Hanging out at the hotel...

On the "SugarCane Train"!


All good things must come to an end..the end of our "Maui Days"...