finally an update.....

It's only been a little over a year.... he he... 5 kids and a pig can no longer be the title of our family blog. We were blessed this last November with our final addition..... Little Rohan Alice. She is the perfect ending to our 'baby' chapter. Each day I welcome a new baby milestone and sadly kiss the little baby days goodbye.....

As for the piggy pie, she is enjoying her days rolling in irrigated mud puddles and eating pecans as they fall from the trees.....

The Holidays.... recap

We survived another fun filled holiday season. This year Santa gave us another wonderful pet. I guess I should change the blog name :) We have a beautiful Australian shepard, named Magestic. Kalani has been bugging for a dog forever.... so.....
We enjoyed many things over the holidays.....
1. Neko got his Folklorico outfit, he is my dancing boy!!!!
2. We had a blast riding the Light Rail. Reiana and I were interviewed for channel 15. ( I think you can still check it out on their website)....
3. We made many New Year resolutions... The first one was to PURGE! all things that are clutter in our lives. So we are making a move.
4. Santa also got us Wii Fitt. Which all of us are enjoying. Even Kaiel....
The season also brought a big change for Kaiel and his vocabulary. He is talking so much now! I can't believe how many more wordes he can say!

school concerts

Don't you just love school concerts..... Ariah and her first grade friends sang carols for family on Tuesday night. She is such a performer. Her facial expressions and dancing are fabulous! Of course while she was singing little Kaiel felt the urgency to dance. It was so funny. Everyone around us smiled and laughed. I know what to get him for Christmas, some lessons on rhythm.....

Boat Races

Today was an adventure to Papago Park. The kids had spent the morning developing and designing their own individual boats to take to the 'races'. We met the cousins, brought a picnic, and watched the fun. We had 4 age level heats. First the boys. Neko's pirate boat won. Next the little girls. Ariah's got to the bridge first, of course her's had a little spiritual intervention... Kalani and Gabrielle tied in their race, and Jaylene won the big kids. We had so much fun. It was neat to see the creativity and though each child put into their boats.

Coffee tables

What is a coffee table really for when you have children in your house? Well, it is for dinosaurs and race cars, of course. Kaiel has developed his own city of fun on our coffee table. It provides for hours of langauge development and adventure.

It is pure entertainment to watch.

Thanksgiving....

We are thankful. We are thankful for family, friends, and fun. This weekend has given our family a good share of each of those words. Family to eat and play with, friends to laugh and eat with .... all of it equaling FUN.

Here are the boys, playing in the snow... Kaiel wanted a hat just like everyone else.

The days ahead.

This evening my youngest daughter told me what she wanted for Christmas.... Here's the list....
1. $1000.00
2. A trip to Paris
3. A new baby sister.....
Needless to say, I guess Ariah will NOT be getting anything for Christmas this year. =)

Speaking of Christmas, I refuse to buy junk this year. I do not want any more Barbies, purses, dolls, stuffed animals, etc.... This year I am going to try to convince the little people they all want a room makeover. I hope it works.....