Baby Ducks!

Looking At Baby Ducks at the Park
Outside the Scottsdale Civic Center Library

Riding Bikes Outside Library

Going Down Stairs With Bikes

Happy Sixth Anniversary!

Accepted Into Montessori!

We just found out that Stephen and Sarah were both accepted into a great Montessori school in the center of Phoenix, called Faith North!

We are very excited because we think it is the best educational opportunity for them, as well as an emotionally healthy place.

Also, there are dozens of kids who want to get into only two openings in the 4-year-old class. So we are feeling exceptionally lucky.

Finally, besides being an excellent school, this is the only free Montessori program in the valley for their age group.

Bus Rides! And the Grand Canyon

We (finally!) took a day trip with the family up to go visit the Grand Canyon. The kids' favorite part, without question, was being able to ride the shuttle bus from view point to view point.

Stephen could hardly contain his excitement when we arrived at the Grand Canyon South Rim Visitors' Center. As we exited the doors, he excitedly burst out, "Bus!"

Also, we got Sarah a pair of handmade Native American dolls that she was looking at at the gift shop, as it was one of the only times so far she has shown any interest in dolls.

Parking

(Dropping kids off to preschool)

Sarah: Papa, if you park here, that means that you have to let us go to the park after school!

Papa: Oh really?

Kids' Party

Non-Birthday Party With Relighting Candles

Pinata That Mama, Sarah & Stephen Made

Stephen's Impression of Santa Claus

Stephen (in deep voice): Ha! Ha! Ha! ... I Santa Claus! ... Ha! Ha! Ha!