Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Maui/Clara's Birthday

We enjoyed a relaxing week in Maui.  Highlights were going on a little submarine-like boat adventure, mini golfing/bumper boating, and celebrating Clara's first birthday.  Warm weather, sunny skies, great eateries, and spending time with my favorite 4 people....can't get better!

This is how we travel...check that out!































Happy Birthday my little lady!  (we were in Maui on her actual birthday)


Celebration continued after we got home from Maui.   Just like Addie and Charlie, Clara got a little chair for her first birthday!





 Why, happy birthday to me!




Thursday, November 21, 2013

November

We enjoyed the last few days of "warmer" weather, riding bikes and playing outside.  Grandma & grandpa from Iowa came up for a visit.  We always have a nice time with them.  I visited a half dozen perspective elementary schools for Adeline for next year which was interesting and helpful.  It's kindergarten, but it's OUR daughter's kindergarten year, so we wanted to make the very best decision possible.  We will see what happens...




washing windows



 well good morning, Mr. Buck!

 fun times with grandpa

 Clara wanted in on the action too!







 Adeline's preschool Thanksgiving Feast - love the turkey drumsticks she is wearing!

 Adeline & Julia - friends since the very first day of preschool

 Classroom Thanksgiving Turkey - parents were to decorate a turkey feather and say something we were thankful for in our child.

 "We are thankful...Adeline loves to learn about God."

 Hye Young & Mia came into town for Thanksgiving (while Joel works in Hong Kong).  We had a great few days with them.  We took the kids bowling at Pinstripes...such a great time!








planning their strategy

 We spent a different morning at Edinborough park...



 Addie wearing auntie's boots...

Princess Charlie...oh boy...