Merry Christmas!

School Pictures 2013-2014

School pictures are back! My babies are growing up...

First Day of School for our First Grader

The Tooth Fairy has Arrived

Ethan's first tooth fell out today, well daddy pulled it out as it has been hanging loose for a few weeks now. With the beauty of You Tube, daddy found an effective way of pulling the tooth out with dental floss. It came off with one tug. Good job daddy! Ethan was excited as he was ready for the tooth fairy to come. Looks like the wait was worth it.

Lunch and a Movie

Hanging out with the kids while on sabbatical is fun. Today, we went to lunch at the new Pita Jungle in Ahwatukee and then went watched Monsters University right next door at AMC 24. Hayley was got a little scared towards the end of the movie, but Ethan thought it was an awesome movie!

No Cavities

It's time for a visit to the dentist again and it went smoothly. The kids did just fine with the teeth cleaning, though Hayley had a hard time with the X-rays. But the best part of the visit for me was "no cavities". Thanks to dad's hard work of flossing and brushing daily.

Kindergarten Graduate

I can't believe the school year is almost over and Ethan is graduating from Kindergarten! What a great year it has been. He has had the privilege of having a wonderful teacher and teacher's assistant and has learned so much. We are so proud of him!

Happy Mother's Day 2013

I had a nice time this year starting with the kids greeting me with love at my bedside first thing in the morning and then hot yoga class followed by brunch with the family at Pecan Grove Restaurant & Pie Company. All moms got a free slice of yummie pie on this special day. We were too full to enjoy it at the restaurant, so we brought them home. There were over 30 kinds of pies to choose from. I also enjoyed all the kids' artwork and crafts for me. They sure made them with love and I will treasure them. After that the kids hung out with the grandparents and then I went for my massage. What a nice day way to end the day. Hope every mom had a nice day!

Spring Break 2013 - Phoenix Zoo

We went to the Phoenix Zoo today with the Kans and had a great time even though it was a very hot day! We saw lots of different animals and learned a few new words. Here are the highlights:

King Vulture

Hayley with the Giraffes

Winner by a Neck

Watusi Cattle

Tiger enjoying his lunch

Lion chilling

Snack time

Mandrill

Baboon

Gerenuk

Turtles sunbathing

Cheetahs chilling in the shade

Grey Cane

Squirrel Monkey

Another Group Photo

Orangutan

Sno-Cones on a hot day

Beautiful Zebra

Emu

Gulf Pelican

Warty Pigs

Petting the Billy Goat

What a long day!

Homemade Granola Bars

I came across this homemade granola bars recipe and tried it. It is so easy that the kids can make it as well. I omitted the almonds, but will make a separate batch with nuts and other grains the next time. Tastes yummie!