Cannon Ball Hop Scotch

How to Play:
1. Line up all the couch pillows in a line.
2. Stand on the corners of the couch and the chair
3. Jump (or cannon ball) onto the line of pillows
4. Jump down the rest of the line
5. Laugh like crazy
6. Repeat
I know . . . not great picture quality.

Happy New Year . . .

The Christmas (or random January card) got out to 1/2 the list this year. It was an improvement from last year and I guess that's all I can ask for . . . ?

We’re really slow again this year, but I couldn’t skip 2 years in a row!

So late, but worth the wait . . . ?

The Big and Little of 2009 . . .

Survived a busy tax season and a slower audit season, Addison turned 6 and started loosing teeth, we got cute little chicks for Easter that turned into BIG ugly chickens (big mistake in the end), baby Drew was born and is the sweetest baby ever-we all cannot get enough of him, family vacation in Aruba with lots (thousands) of Iguanas, Olivia turned 3-we’re wondering if she’ll ever outgrow her funny, raspy (and EXTRA loud) voice, I bought a vinyl machine and started a new venture (I called it a “business” for Ansen’s sake, but it’s really a hobby), Ansen and I officially became OLD when we bought a mini van and even OLDER when we couldn’t stop talking about how much we loved it,

Addie started soccer and Ansen coached, Addison started 1^st grade and Olivia started pre-school and LOVES going to “school” like her sister, I realized summer was over and I don’t know where it went (3 kids has been a killer experience so far), the Yankees finally won the World Series again and so once again happiness has been restored to Ansen’s life, we had most of Ansen’s family make separate visits throughout the Fall, Addie made her theatrical debut in a 101 Dalmatians play and competed in her first Cheer competition, and Drew has finally learned to enjoy the “entertainment” and companionship of his big sisters.

Happy New Year!

Love,

Ansen, Ashleigh, Addison, Olivia and Drew

(I've got an editing problem I can't figure out)

Olivia bringing her dinner dishes over to the sink . . .

"Mom, let's pretend you're the cleaner lady that does all the cleaning for me . . . "

Okay, I'm sure I'll nail that role.

Today . . .

Drew found a new friend. He was enthralled with him and his toys.

And Olivia found a new hobby that she'll need some more practice with.

Girls . . .

When I ask the girls to "pose" for the camera, this is what I get.

Cute and so feminine.