Buffy turned 8 and was baptized by her Dad. It is such a happy event for us to have our oldest child baptized in the church. We are so proud of our girl, she has lots of energy and such love for life and loves to learn. She's like sponge that just soaks up knowledge. She has such an appreciation for the arts, especially Beethoven and Monet. She is constantly quizzing me on these two scholars. We are so blessed to have such a vibrant and intelligent daughter.

We are so proud of you Buffy

Grandpa and Grandma Howe

Daddy and Buffy

Happy Birthday Buffy

Buffy turned 8 and had a great time with a swimming party that lasted from 3 until 10 oclock at night. She made it easy for me this year by requesting an American flag cupcakes. I had fun making them.

Her sisters served her breakfast

BUFFY'S FAVORITE THINGS

Riding her bike to the beach

Reading

Swimming

Hanging out with friends

Creme brulee

Steak

Ravioli

Fruit salad

Playing the Piano

"Fur Elise" & "Moonlight Sonata" by Beethoven

Playing games on the computer

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PIPER-GIRL!!!!!!

Piper turned 4 in February this year and in many ways she is beyond her years. She is very bright and funny, and of course so pretty. I am just amazed that she can navigate on the computer as if someone has taught her. She is so eager to to all the things her older sisters can do. She keeps asking me when she can have piano lessons. She loves singing and learning how to write. She is so witty and quick with jokes. Piper has no fear and will have no problem telling you how she feels or if she is not pleased with you. She had a party at preschool and at home with 2 cakes because she could not decide between Barbie and Dora. Piper brings so much fun and joy to our family. My most independent child by far. She is motivated by chocolate and French toast. I don't know how it is possible but this child does not eat vegetables at all. I have bribe her, beg, and threaten and with very little success. I feel so guilty because she loves all the food that are so bad for her. Piper's ideal meal would be, french toast for breakfast, cake for lunch and mac-n-cheese for dinner. Nothing nutritrous. Well, she actually does love strawberries and pinapples.

Piper's favorite things

Her dolly

French toast

Cholocate

French Fries

Mac-N-Cheese

My lip gloss

Chocolate cake

Guacamole

Strawberries

Pinapples

Our beautiful girl.

Enjoying birthday cake

Daddy made Piper's favorite breakfast.

At preschool.

FEBRUARY - Aquarium Fun

I love my son!!!

Morey eels

Chad is fancinated with undersea creature.

Disney On Ice 2009

Christmas 2009

Now that I am a parent, I do love Christmas more than ever! It's always so much work decorating the house and the tree, family pictures, Christmas cards, baking cookies, letters from Santa and of course the presents. Every year, I eagerly plan each and every detail for each day of December and at times asking myself why do I do this to myself. Then, Christmas morning comes and it's the best feeling ever to see the excitement in all my kids' adorable faces. Christmas morning at about 5:30am and they all run downstairs just beyond excited! While John and I wanting to sleep in because we were up until 1 am wrapping presents the night before. Buffy reading the letter from Santa with such great belief. Chloe and Piper just cannot contain themselves with excitement. And Chad just is happy no matter what day it is. We just love him so much!!! I do feel so blessed, beyond blessed for all that I have in my life. I am especially thankful for my family at Christmas time.

Los Cabo

We had a chance to go to Cabo in October for John's birthday. It was much needed time away. The weather is just fantastic! Perfect 80 degrees the entire time we were there. John did find surf and loved it. The warm water, good fun waves and no crowds make perfect surf condition. I got to lay around all day by the pool and read, loved every minute of it. John did go fishing and caught an 80 lbs tuna. We had it for dinner that night. He was so excited because it was his first time going fishing. I did not think I would like Cabo very much but I had a great time and the duration of the flight from LA is only about 2 hours. The weather and water is just a perfect temperature. And of course the food is just the best, but then again, Mexican food is my favorite.

John caught our dinner for the night, an 80 lbs tuna!!

That's what I am talking about!!

Leaving port.

Cabo landmark

One of my favorite places to stay.

Ahh...so serene

Forget the huts and hammack on the beach... I am styling on this surf trip.

From our hotel balcony. My hot boyfriend, on our way to find some surf.

The sunset was so beautiful.

Halloween 2009

My four darlings.

Daddy and Piper at school

Holloween is not my holiday but I had a blast this year celebrating it. I think that one of the reasons why is because all my kids loved their costumes. No one cried because their costumes was too itchy, too scratchy, too big, too tight, etc... And of course I absolutely thought they were darling. Chad is just so adorable in his lion costume. He loved it! While at the trunk or treat, he was walking around growling at everyone and was just having a great time. Piper made an adorable Dorothy. Chloe's costume was cool, it lights up and changes colors she really enjoyed it. And Buffy of course had a great time.

Buffy decorating Halloween cookies

Piper is so adorable as Dorothy

Dorothy and the adorable and courageous lion

Buffy and friends decorationg cookies

Chloe and friends decorating Halloween cookies

Chad Staying warm in his lion costume

Chloe as a fairy with her favorite lion