a carrot a day

This is what the kids picked out from the store when told they could choose a treat. Of course we have regular carrots at home, but I guess they don't taste as good if the green is not on it. They also want to bring these for snack at school next week - hope the other kids will eat it too:)

a dream come true

That is what McKaden said after receiving her medal for completing basketball at the YMCA.

so LONG new year

Whew, for two weeks, at least, we have been celebrating Chinese New Year. This year it fell on February 14th, but we started the party the week before with a local event. Today we ended it with a party at preschool - done. New Year is now in the books.

So welcome to the Year of the Tiger!

Play Hard and Have Fun

That is McKaden's motto!

Max's BIG Week

Mark and I are now the proud parents of TWO 5 year olds! Max had his birthday on the 25th of January and boy did he live it up! This kid knows how to PARTY!


Just look at that sweet face! Happy Birthday Max!

It just happened to work out that his class went bowling ON his birthday! No need to plan a party here - loved it. Just look at that style:)

NO birthday is complete without a trip to Red Robin. He was so excited when they came and sang to him.


The long awaited NEW watch.

Max, we love you so much! You are just such a funny kid - always keeping us laughing. You have learned so much in the past year and we are so proud of you. We love the way you pray - this kid has you all covered - and how you are learning to give to others. We think that you make friends more easily than anyone we have ever seen - such a gift! We pray that you continue to grow up to be a godly man - God has BIG plans for you.