Julie

Fremont Trip

This past four day weekend, we were able to head up to Fremont and spend a few days with my family.  It was my Mom's birthday as well, so even more reason to visit.  We had a great time visiting, especially seeing the kids enjoy their cousins.

We had a cake for Mom, Darren and Ron since they are the February birthdays.

Connor had changed a lot siince Christmas!

We spent Saturday at the park.  My Aunt Jan came down to spend the day with us, too.

My godmother, Barbara met us at the park with her neice, Angela.  The girls loved having a new friend to play with in Fremont!

My adorable nephew, Darren at the park.

The kids at Red Robin.

Papa and Connor

Tim and Cindy

Ron and I

Thanks Mom and Dad for a fun weekend!

ELCR Art

This summer my students and I did an art project- painting ceramic tiles. We used trees as the theme and talked about planting deep roots so that we have a firm foundation. It was a great conversation and great project! This morning it was delivered, after being fired and mounted. I love my job.

My other kids

I first taught these kids when they were a week out of sixth grade, and have seen them transition so much over the past two years. They mean the world to me. I've seen them grow in so many ways.
Today we had a great day- a field trip to the Tiger Woods Learning Center in Anaheim. The highlight was definitely the golf lessons!

Connor

My Connor loves: his bottle, pacifiers, snuggling, being talked to, his play mat, his family, fresh air, his swaddler blanket, dry diapers and Baby Einstein.
My Connor does not love: taking baths, when his bottle is empty, having big sisters too close to his face, being put down when he wants attention.

Emma

My Emma loves: Hello Kitty, chicken and applesauce, Lily, preschool, fussing over Connor, doing "homework", doing my hair, giraffes, Quinton, Team Umizoomi, pushing dolls in her stroller and swinging.
My Emma does not love: going to bed, most fruits and veggies, being told no, the grocery store and about half her clothes.

Lily

My Lily loves: water, Magic School Bus, elephants, school, girl scouts, her caboodle, her sparkly Toms, music, doing crafts, Emma, reading and her friends.
My Lily does not love: going to bed, homework, being bothered when she wants alone time, cleaning her room and most vegetables.

Cousin time :)

Yay for being in Fremont!

Happy V Day!

Class Parties :)

  I was able to be at Emma's and Lily's Valentine parties yesterday and today and they both had a lot of fun.

Passing out Valentines

Connor

My boy is growing and changing more each day.  He rolls over, smiles, coos, reaches for things, and has a really mellow personality.  He stays awake a lot more during the day, but sleeps great at night.  He is 3 and a half months already!  I feel like we are starting to get the hang of being a family of five.

In Emma's bed..

I liked this picture because he fell asleep with his arm around my neck. 

Connor's friend Claire (Lily's friend Rowan's little sister).  She LOVES him!

I love you, little man.