Roan's PLP Presentation

At Roan's school (San Carlos Charter Learning Center), every "learner" (they're not called students there...) does a special learning project during the year and then presents at the end. The kindergartners were given the option to do one, so Roan chose to present his state coin collection. Here is the album.

Deven's Ninth Month

Here are a few pictures from Deven's ninth month! Deven got two more bottom teeth this month, but his biggest claim to fame was learning how to crawl right before his nine month birthday! He also finds the word "no" to be very funny right now and looks for all kinds of way to get into trouble. He may be our orneriest one yet!

Mali's Ballet Performance

Here are some pictures from Mali's final 3-year-old ballet recital! Although she loves to go to class, the past two recitals have gone a bit awry as she refuses to perform. It seems like she's nervous, but we're not all that clear on why she does it. As you can see from her attire, Mali is not interested in conforming to the norm.

Here are a few video clips of the performance:

Roan Turns Six!

It is so hard to believe that our first-born has turned six! He's growing into such a sweet, curious, smart little guy. He now routinely corrects Mommy's math (in my defense, I haven't slept in years) and he's more excited by the score of the basketball game than trains (never thought I'd see the day...) Here are some shots from his birthday celebrations. We went miniature golfing as a family on his actual birthday and then he celebrated with his friends at the bowling alley the following day.

Here's a video of Roan enjoying the moment of his birthday wish:


Here is a video of Mali miniature golfing because, well, it's just too funny:


And here's a video of Roan bowling:

Easter 2011

Here are some pictures from Easter. Mandy's parents came to visit and a lot of fun was had!