Roan's Fifth Birthday!!!

There seems to be nothing as important to a five year old as their birthday! We had a family celebration on his actual birthday - chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast, special lunch out with Daddy, followed by celebratory cookie from his favorite cookie place (Draeger's). Then his party was 2 days later in our yard with many of his friends. The train cupcakes were a hit.

Mali Graduates from Little Wonders

Mali very much enjoyed her two years we spent together at Little Wonders. Here are a few photos from her last couple of months at Little Wonders, including her "graduation".

Mali the Ballerina

Mali has become obsessed with all things "ballerina". She started "ballerina" classes a few months ago and now she says she is a ballerina all the time - not a girl, not a monkey, but a ballerina. If her dress gets dirty (and yes, she wears a dress nearly every day) she's a "dirty ballerina". Her favorite song is "Nina Pretty Ballerina" by ABBA. There are several pictures in here of her wardrobe choices for ballet class - it's different every week. There are also shots from her class. She also shows off a few of her many hair clips I made her recently at a "hair clip making party". She just loves to put them in every morning, often before I'm even up.

San Francisco May 2010

Jan took the kids up to San Francisco for a bike ride across Golden Gate Bridge followed by Chinese food in the city. Everyone had fun!

Train Ride in the Country April 2010

We took a less-than-impressive train ride in the "country" to view wild flowers with some friends. Although we can see more wild flowers on our back hill, a train is always a hit with the little man of the family, so it was fun.

Swimming Lessons 2010

Mali has now joined big brother in swimming lessons. She loves the water and only had to discover one time for herself that she can't swim on her own yet. Luckily Mom only had to climb into the pool up to her waist to retrieve her from under the water.

Easter 2010 in Houston

Here are pics from our Easter trip to Grandma and Granddad's house in Houston.