Our Future Graduates

"Cheeseburgers!!!"

The Amazing Tap Dancin' Kepa

One good old snow storm. . . in March!?!

There's nothing better than finger painting with Vanilla pudding!

Thanks Uncle Josh, you're the best!!

Ready, Set, Go . . .

. . . Gavin I'm going to win!!!

Our Valentine's Day

Smiley face pancakes compliments of Chef Malaea!

Kepa enjoyed them!!

"Picasso Bob et al."

Illustrated By Malaea

Thanks to the uncles, Malaea has rekindled an interest in Sponge Bob, so much so, that she enjoys drawing all of the characters. Next on the list is Sandy Squirrels' Tree Dome, which apparently includes a hamster wheel. Stay tuned for more.....

Our Now Two-Teeth-Less Wonder.

Mr. Turtle

Mr. Turtle's legs (note fierce claws)

The Frog Brothers

By our house there is a Chinese Market that seems more like a pet store when you walk in. They have a whole wall dedicated to living creatures of the sea and elsewhere. When Dr. Josh came for a visit, we put our palate to the test, and tried some of these delicacies. The menu included turtle soup, sauteed frogs in garlic sauce, and live conch ceviche (not pictured). Now that I think about it, I guess it could actually be a Chinese Pet store and not a market....Oh well, we don't speak Chinese, so who knows what could be next on the menu?!?

Our one-tooth-less Wonder!

Playing in the Snow

This is the final result of our trick-o-treating adventure.

To see more of the adorable lion and Dorothy/"Cat Fairy" click here.

Malaea celebrated her 7th birthday in a spooky fashion. . . complete with spider webs, a witches cauldron and lots of creepy crawlies.

For more birthday pics click here.

The only thing better than wearing dad's shoes. . .

. . .is catching a ride on the vacuum.

Malaea's First Day of School. . .better late than never!

The ice blocking incident.

Summer Swimming Adventures.

The Magic Kingdom...

Is still Magic!

For more pics from the Magic Kingdom click The Magic Kingdom HERE.

My little brother is a super hero...

My friend Grover....

Oh the places you'll go....

Congratulations!
Today is your day!
You’re off to great places,
You’re off and away.

Click here for more birthday cake pics.

We took the kids to Sesame Place for Kepa's Birthday. We had a great time and had a lot of fun. Even he loved it. Really, he did.

We let him pick out a toy from the gift shop and as soon as he went in he grabbed a Grover stuffed animal and wouldn't let go. We tried to get him to hold other things like Cookie Monster or Bert or Ernie, but he would just aggresively bat them away. We even tried to remove Grover but he would just hold on even tighter. Grover is his new favorite friend.

For more Sesame Place pics click HERE.

Superstar.

Malaea's Dance Recital.

Sun, sand, and surf.

Letter to brother.

Curiosity and Discovery.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden

'Acceptance'....

A walk in the sun....

Under a tree....

and on the pier.

Malaea's School Performance....

The theme was ENERGIZE! and they even had a girl dress up in the Energizer bunny costume with a drum. There was also audience participation with the Macarana and the Chicken dance. Malaea did a great job, especially my favorite at 01:22! (Also, note the size difference between Malaea and her classmates at 00:36)