One Sweet Gingerbread (Wo) Man ;)

Kaydens Kindergarten class, along with the other class, put on a Gingerbread Performance for parents, family and friends a few days before Christmas Break. It was an adorable musical, in which each child played an important role. Some were children, others a fox, and some even trees. Kayden and a few others were chosen to be the Gingerbread men and they were so adorable. I dont know where my child got this natural ability to perform in front a large group of people but Kayden unofficially led her fellow Gingerbread men thru the performance up and around the stairs each time someone or something tried to "get them".

By the looks of these photos, who wouldnt want to eat this sweet thing!!!!!!

Our STAR!

(...And JRob less than thrilled at another family phot0)

First sighting of Santa!

You may remember a post about a Halloween party at the tennis club these two cousins Grammie works at - Valley Vista...Well, they did the same thing in December, with a special visit from Santa. The kids sat anxiously in hopes of his arrival and much to my surprise, eagerly awaited to sit on his lap to tell him what they wanted him to bring them this year.

Smiles on both of them! Yay!

Disneyland - November 2010

These two kids were AMAZING on our trip down to visit my family for Thanksgiving! Grampy fly up to Northern Cal and drove down south with the kids and I. The trip down was easy sicne we were able to break the drive up between the two of us.

The week was spent with family and friends. We were able to catch up with some of the kids buddies from our old street and Calvary. Kaydes was in heaven when her and her best bud Audrey reunited. It was a priceless sight as I watched them embrace for a good 5 minutes just giggling and smiling from ear to ear. I hope this is a friendship we can continue for years to come.

Thanksgiving was so enjoyable this year. Being with my parents and enjoying my mama;s cooking was so nice. We really missed Rick, as he traveled to SOuth Padre Island to get some Gaels wins, only to come home 1-1. Having said that, it was a good trip as some of their goals were accomplished but he was tired and missed his babies. Just as we missed him!

We ended our trip with a night's stay at the Grand Californian and a FULL day at Disneyland. It was the best day at Disney, not crowded at all - so much fun!

We drove home on Monday - I was solo in the drivers seat - and my kiddos couldnt have been better. They were perfect siblings. Didnt complain once and napped and enjoyed the 6 hours together. I could do that drive every weekend if I was guaranteed that behavior. We all know that wouldnt happen but they were THAT good.

Happy Holidays to all...

I hope you all had the opportunity to reflect on the many blessing in your lives. We sure did and I will carry over my greatfulness throughout the year, as I continue to be amazed at how much I have to be thankful for!

"I'm Thankful" Feast

To kick off the week long Holiday break for Thanksgiving, Kaydens class hosted a party on the Friday prior to the week of Turkey day. A full feast was enjoyed by the class, especially the pumpkin pie with LOTs of whipped cream!

The teacher went around and had each kid say what they were thankful for and Kayde said " I am most thankful for my family". Love her! And we are so thankful for her!!

Valle Verde - 50th day of school Celebration

Kaydens Kindergarten class celebrated the 50th day of school with a 50's themed party - kids dressed int heir best poodle skirt and rolled up blue jeans with white t-shirts a slicked back hair. They boogied on down to 50's tunes, including hula hooping. And finished off the day's celebration with rootbeer floats.

I was so happy to be able to see my girls smile throughout this fun day!

Halloween 2010

Shooting Stars Soccer - End of Season Pizza Party!

Valle Verde Halloween Parade

Here comes Pippi LongStocking a hope and a hay and a hope shah-nah!

Kaydes rocked her Pippi costume this year and had the opportunity (pre-Halloween) to model, I mean march in the school parade. The Kindergartners wore their costumes and paraded around their playground area for all the parents and family members, and then continued through each classroom. All the older kids admired how they too once loved getting all cutesy in costume and showing it off to anyone who would look.

Just look at that face!

Halloween Celebration at Valley Vista Tennis Club

Valley Vista Tennis Club (Grammies work and Mommy's new workout place) has a wonderful Child Care facility. JRob frequents "Club Kid" as it is known and has made a handful of friends there as well. He loves it to say the least!

For Halloween they hosted a Trick or Treat/Costume party.

Buss LIghtyear attended with his cousin Jojo the Pirate. They enjoyed each others company and grabbed a few sugary treats while they were at it.

Scarecrow Day at Northcreek Preschool

Scary Scarecrow?...Not so much! Adorably CUTE??? Most definitely!!

JRob's Basketball Class - Fall 2010

JRob hasnt done much in the way of organized sports - of course, as a family we can get a mean game of soccer going on or one on one basketball, but JRob is quite a trooper to say the least, as he has watched his sister participate in soccer and various other activities.

For a child with a natural love for all sports, you are wondering why the heck dont I sign the kid up! Well....for the most part, no one offers classes/teams for 3 yr olds. Most classes and such start at age 4 and if they are classes for anything younger, they usually require parent participation- something JRob would not be too keen on.

We were excited to find a class throught the city of Walnut Creek recreation that would allow him to take a 4-5 yr old class. He has loved every Tuesday afternoon, "going to basketball camp" as he calls it. Because of Daddys busy schedule, he designated Tuesdays as his day to be with JRob . We typically would meet at Walnut Creek BART station for an exchange of the hooper and he would take him to his class. They would typically grab lunch or a treat ont he way home, especially if JRob beat all the kids in the relay dribbling races. Needless to say, JRob home many - a - treats but more importatnly, it has been as exciting start to his athletic career.

Classes are done for the Holidays but he will be joinign Coach Domingo and his classmates in January for another session. Additionally, JRob made the cut off for T Ball and will be playing that in the Spring....

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!

Warriors Basketball Camp

Tons of fun watching all 4 Croys participate in the Warriors Basketball Camp!