Good Eats and Gourds (2)

Now for some pix of the farm, including the kids' first time "playing" badminton!

Craig's happy place is with the hens.

Dillon's world champ look (belt courtesy of Frank).

Action shot!

Pre-game stretches.

Weight lifting.

Sissies!

Wrestler bay hale podium.

Good Eats and Gourds (1)

So as you know every year we like to try out a different pumpkin patch. After six years we've pretty much figured out what we like and don't like. What we do like: BBQ and farms. So we did both this year. One of our favorite BBQ places opened up a new location right across from a farmstead so we made an afternoon of it. My favorite pix are of Dillon's uber serious expression, really getting into her GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) costume at the BBQ joint.

Pout face.

Showing off our birthday manicures.

Quinn as wrestler/train conductor.

Gearing up for some yummy 'cue.

Dillon exuberance at its finest!

A Wink and a Smile

Quinn has been trying to wink for quite a while now. She thinks she's winking but really she's just scrunching up both her eyes. It is so cute. Here her friend Reece also shows off her "skills." This video makes me laugh so hard every time I watch it.

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Taken 9/11/2018

Temecula BBQ/Housewarming

Our friends recently moved waaaaay out to Temecula (it's in another county!) and we traveled up north for a housewarming/BBQ. Dillon and their daughter Riley have always been buddies and today was no different. The kids all had fun turning the backyard into a mud pit!

Dressed in style.

Playing with Joshua.

Sisters in swimsuits.

Double trouble.

Zonked on they way home.

Tie-dye Trio

Remember when the Gal Pals tie-dyed some t-shirts (read: moms dyed them for the gal pals) for their birthday? Before Quinn left daycare, we managed to coordinate a triple tie-dye day at school. Here's a little collage showing these best buddies through all the years of their lives!

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Taken 9/22/2018

Triple 3 BIrthday

Quinny's two BFFs, Lulu and Reece, have birthday very close to Quinn's so we decided to have a little party for all of them at once. Balloons, cake and most importantly Snack Shack chicken and biscuits for dinner. 🍗😋 (I just realized I can insert emojis.)

Dillon got dressed up...

...but the birthday girls preferred minimal clothing.

Guess how old!

Back deck dance party.

We tie dyed commemorative shirts.

Adventures in Learning: the Golden Circle

We're in big transition mode over here! Quinn is leaving her current preschool to join one located on campus with Dillon. We're going to bask in the glory of one location for pick up/drop off for the next five years! In the meantime, some more pix of daycare fun with Quinn's besties.

Sweet times with Lulu.

Sometimes is just easier to eat without clothes.

What does the cat say?

Hugs for Reecey.

Meanwhile, Dillon finished up her year of kindergarten.

Choir performance...she spied me in the audience.

She got a real half-marathon medal for running 13 miles this year.

Last day with pals Claire and Ava Leigh.

Ballet Basics (2)

Here are some pix of her port de bras (carriage of the arms), which were very nicely done!

Second.

Third.

Fourth.

Fifth. (She's getting tired.)

And a short video of her performance. If you want to see how far she's come, re-watch this video from a few summers ago.

And finally a few post-performance pix with friends and some older ballet dancers as well.

With Nutcracker Snowflakes.

With Clara and Swan Lake's Odile.

Ballet Basics (1)

Last spring Dillon had her first ballet recital. We don't really observe class so it was a great chance to see if all that tuition has been worth it. I have to say I was impressed! She was able to follow along really well and her arm placement was pretty alright too. Stage momdom--here I come!

Pre-show pic with BFF Clara (and her sis, Charlotte).

And of course a pic with teacher Miss Gabby.

Passes at the bar (she's in the middle).

Standing in first position.

Showing off her cute skirt.

Brithday Pinata and Tacos

Mila's 4th birthday was such a bash she gets her own post! Belle was there doing face paint; there was a bounce house; a pinata; and best of all fresh, yummy tacos.

Valeria and Dillon show off their face paint.

This might have been Quinn's first face paint.

This is definitely the first time Quinn ever took a photo.

Pinata booty--double lollipop hapinesss.

Group photo with Belle.

I know what you're thinking: not another pinata video. But this one is different because it's the first time Quinn ever participated! [Song is "Lucky Star" by Madonna.]

America: Hot Dogs for Every Man, Woman and Child (2)

And some pix on the golf course. Some people had a snow cone machine and were happily handing them out to any children passing by (i.e., Dillon and Quinn). If you want to see some pix from years past, look here and here.

Free range children.

Quinn was not a willing participant.

Annual wild animal photo.

Snow cones!