This is what the kiddos are doing right now. Chalking and just being kids. Justin is with us today. We love him.

Wow, it has been awhile. Our eletrical panel went out, it killed the computer and our washer and really put a twist in our lives. We are finally back online and with the help of a laundry lady coming once a week I can finally breath, as well as pay bills on time, spend time with the kiddos and Enjoy my beautiful life. I will write soon.

It is starting to look like a candle factory around here.
It is our last day of Flames and Shadows. I am so exited for next week. We will be learning about Hearts and Spreading Love.

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candlestick........
Duke be nimble, Duke be quick, Duke jump over the candlestick.....
Emerald be nimble, Emerald be quick, Emerald jump over the candlestick...
Justin be nimble, Justin be quick, Justin play with Opal and forget the candlestick......

Great Grandma Turns 85..... born 2/4/1924

Great Grandma turned 85 years old today. My life would not be what it has been without her. She has truely spoiled me rotten. We have traveled 7 countries in Europe together, cruised all over Hawaii, and She visited me in Australia. She loaned me money to go sky diving and to the Bahama's while I was working at Walt Disney World. She has bought all my clothing since I was a little. Grandma helped me get my 1970 V.W Campervan. It is named EMINNIE after her. Recently she helped us with a downpayment for the house we are living in now and insisted that she put up the pool fence ( so that the kids would be safe). She has done all of this without ever asking for anything in return. The best gift of all that she has given is her gift of unconditional love. Grandma I would not be me without you.... You have taught me so much about the gift of love and giving.

Feb. 4th, 2009

My little photographer Emerald took all of these photo's of Jade on the swing. Maybe someday she will be a photographer like her great grandpa or her Aunt Amy in Portland. She takes some pretty amazing shots for a three year old.

Feb. 4th, 2009 Wednesday, Coloring

Most of today was spent playing outside. I had a hard time getting them to come inside today for anything. I decided to surrender and let them be happy playing outdoors. We all took out the recycling together. They loved throwing the plastic jugs of organic milk because of the sound they made. We also put our leftover food in the compost. That was pretty sinky. We have alot to learn about composting. We would like to start a worm bin. Today was a beautiful day again in Havasu. The kids were a joy. I love my job.