Sneek Preview

In the ballet class, they are to put on a little performance at the end of the session. Here is just a sneek peek at what's to come (hope I'm not giving too much away:)

Seconds

(Cassandra's sad attempt of a self-shot w/ Grace)
We've had a few events in our family these last couple of weeks that we'll call 'seconds' (not to be confused with a previous post entitled, 'firsts'). Our first second was the recent visit of my sister Cassandra. This was the second time she has come to visit us since we left Utah. And she came to visit the second child of the family (me). We got to spend some real quality time, catching up, eating, shopping, etc. She's a lot of fun to have around, and so helpful! Come back soon CJ, we miss you already!

(our second attempt at getting Grace to take our picture)

Grace is the second best in her first-ever ballet class. She isn't the most coordinated of the group, but she sure gets an A+ for trying.

(always second in line)

This is Grace's second bike. It's a lot bigger and cuter and pinker than the first, but she does really well riding it all by herself (w/ the help of training wheels).

Meet Clark's second girlfriend. He dumped the first the moment he met Elia. They're a match made in heaven.

where's clark?

oh clark, you make me laugh little guy! at first i wasn't sure what you were up to, i'm just so glad i had the camera!

hey sis

Dear Marie,

Hard to believe your time with us has already come and gone. But while you were here, I sure enjoyed having you around! I'm sad to say that this is the only picture taken. I'm just glad I got it, since my batteries died right after. It was so fun to just hang out, run our errands, get burned at the beach, shop and search high and low for some frozen yogurt! I thought it would be great to get back to my usual daily routine, but I sure miss your company. I think I'm going through Marie withdraws. I still can't get Clark to say your name, only 'CJ'. Sorry 'bout that. And Grace is wondering when you'll return. But seeing how your 25 weeks pregnant, I don't see it happening in the next little while. We'll just have to come visit you in your neck of the woods and meet little Brody. Please take care and get some sleep! Love ya sis!

brotherly love

lately, i've been enjoying the bond between Grace and Clark. i hope it lasts for a really, really long time. well, until he starts to pull her hair. until then, i'm loving it!

happy flag day

like many of you, our flag day (did you even realize?) was pretty uneventful. we did get to deal with a feverish child (grace) and a very loud, tired, cranky, teething little guy. our taco dinner turned out great, but was spent mainly in the bathroom, hosing down clark after a nasty diaper (the kid has impeccable timing!). we hardly had time to enjoy the day together. however, 8 years ago our day was much different. it wasn't about the kids. the day was spent surrounded by those we love all there to wish us congrats and best of luck. little did we realize all the joys (emphasis on the JOYS) and difficulties that would follow. but looking back, i wouldn't trade any of it. especially the man i love!

shiny mcshine

grace learned a little lesson in physics the other day, which is: if you push something (like a large wooden swing), that object will come back with greater or equal force and if you don't get out of the way, that object will get ya. i'm sorry sweetie you had to learn the hard way!

(my attempt at showing the swollen eye. note to self: should've had her on the other side)