Latest Addiction

Tim got Rock Band for Christmas and we have had the best time rocking out as a family or with friends. Our band is called the T-Town Thrashers. Tim usually does lead vocals. Madilyn, Andrew, and I rotate between everything else unless the songs, "Eye of the Tiger," "That's What You Get," or "Nine in the Afternoon" are playing and then Madilyn takes over on vocals. Eliza is our audience but occassionally she loves a smack at the drums.


The pictures below are of us in jammies on a lazy Saturday.

Fresh Start

So I don't know if anyone knows that song, "Here It Goes Again." But I've decided this should be my theme song right now. I've needed to recommit to some things. You know, make some New Year's Resolutions...like exercise, eating healthy, sticking to a budget, laughing often at home, posting on my blog, and so much more. So "here it goes...again."

Hanging with Friends

Hanging with the Liebhardt's

While we were in San Diego we were able to spend sometime with some friends we made during medschool. The kids loved it!

Hanging with the Strobel's

Look at our crazy bunch! Lori drove down from LA and met us at Tom's Farms. Unfortunately, all the fun stuff on the farm is only up and running on the weekend, so we found a park instead.

Silly boys!

So good to see both of your families. We love you guys!

Fun in the Sun

Nothing beats a beautiful day at the beach. It might look beautiful in these pics but it was actually pretty chilly. Having flown 1500 miles, I wasn't about to skip out on it though. It was lots of fun anyways. Madilyn and I scouted for seashells to add to her collection. Andrew made "sand angels." Eliza enjoyed the sand and thankfully, didn't eat too much of it. Half of the adults made it in the water and went boggie boarding. (Do they still call it that? I think that means I'm old if I have to ask a question like that.)

Madilyn, Andrew, Renee, Mom, Jessica

Grandma, Dad, Aunt Barbara

Eliza

Andrew's Sand Angel

Eliza with her Great Grandma

Ethan

Tyler

Tim and Madilyn

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Here we are at the airport, SO excited to be on our way to San Diego.

So, I didn't think they did this anymore. As we were boarding the plane the pilots asked if the kids wanted to check out the cockpit. They even gave up their seats and hat for some cute pictures. The kids loved it!

Notice the sweet, happy baby in her father's arms. A month later, I was flying home after our second trip to California with my mom and three kids while Tim stayed to finish his conference at Stanford. Let me tell you, that sweet, happy child in this picture left me wanting to crawl in the luggage compartment on the second trip. No sleep and just learning to walk are not a good combination for a baby (subsequently-mom) on a three and a half hour flight.

Summer Fun!

So, I'm going to attempt to update everyone on our summer...we'll see how this goes.

Uptown Girl

I'm probably being one of those obnoxious, overly proud parents right now, but Madilyn was the star of her performance!  She did such a great job with her dance.  We are so proud of her!

Here she is in her "sassy" costume.