A LITTLE California Sunshine

It was a busy twelve days, but sooooo much fun. We saw friends and family, hit the beach, enjoyed Disneyland, and soaked in plenty of sunshine. Enjoy...





Richard's Surprise Birthday Party












Easter Outfits




Nan reading to Lu at the hotel



Slippin' slide at G & G West's house



Jake on the rock wall at YMCA


Clara cruisin' at Point Vicente




A gorgeous day!


Checking out that clear blue water.


La Habra Childrens Museum







Dinner at Lawry's with Robin & Erik- so fun!!

Cabrillo Museum with G & G West


Grandma West feeding Jake's head to the shark








dress-up on tv

puppet show

taking a bow
puzzle time



at the beach
Tito's Tacos- yummmmmm!!!

Art time in Grandpa's studio- the kids LOVED this!


Cute Cousin Joey- we LOVE him so much!

Look at that smile!
Father/Son basketball at the Big Little's house

Redondo Beach




Veterans Park





Disneyland












Uncle Johnny giving them their drivers licenses







Uncle Johnny modelling Nan's hat









Teacups



Hope you enjoyed the pix. Thanks to all our friends and family who hosted us, fed us, played with us, and made our vacation so memorable and fun!

A Little March thru April

...what can I say??!!? I am on a roll. The kids are all outside playing so it is now or never- I'm running with it. Hope you enjoy.

Jake in his new church clothes from G & G West

Lu ready for the catwalk, yikes!

Nan dressed up for a friend's birthday party.

Lu making her rainbow necklace at preschool.

Hannah on her tippy-toes at "Tea for Tutus"

Ainsley & Hannah with a real ballerina

Beautiful Sara and Ainsley

Look what I found in my cupboards!

Clara in Pine, Idaho- some friends invited

us to their cabin for Conference weekend- soooo fun!!!

Hot tubbing in the snow!

Clara getting her pose on!

Clara using her corndog as a mic and rockin' the house!

Lu writing her vowels in shaving cream at preschool.

preschool easter treats

Clara ready for the hunt.

Hannah by a "Mommy Tree" (the kids think

these trees are all mine because they are pink).

Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt

Big Boys- Holden & Jake

Easter basket surprises.....

Lu checking out the dessert table on Easter Sunday

at Grandma Etta's

We see more rainbows since we have moved here-

thus we call our house the "Rainbow Cottage" :)

Nan's Grasshopper project- a lot of work, whew!!

A Little Lovin'

Here are some of our February festivities. Hope you enjoy...

Lu found a way to hold her bunny & dance at the same time.

Jake earns his Bobcat award- yeah Jake!!

Clara belting yet another tune.

Nan's Barbie Birthday Party

Turning 7 with all the trimmings

Grandma Etta always finds the best gifts!

Make it a good one, Nan!

Playing Barbies upstairs with Grandma Etta

Clara's first haircut

Ta-Da!!

Nan missed her Valentine party at school because she was sick,

but Dad helped her make this mailbox to collect all her goodies.

Preschool Valentine Party

Watch out world, here she comes!






That's All For Now Folks!