A little guitar

Anna took a guitar class after school (once a week for a few weeks).  They had a small "performance" at the end. 

They were very excited to show us how to play the cord A11.  

Can you name that tune?

Not a rock star but they had fun!

Anna's birthday gift!

Last year Anna got a birthday treat from her Grandma Linda to go on a trail ride.  This year she got to go with Michelle and Natalie.  We had to wait a bit to go because it has been raining so much.  

Anna was super excited that Natalie was riding Utah, who she rode last year.  Anna was riding Freckles.  

 Michelle was on Johnny Cash.

 It was beautiful to see the green hills!  We saw some road runners, deer and squirrels.

 You can even see the water in Laguna Lake!

More photos to come!

Horseback riding lessons

Anna has started horseback riding lessons.  At this point she is trying it out and we will see where it goes.  She has had three lessons and still enjoying it, which is a plus!  The horse she is learning on is called Matt and she is learning English style with an instructor who specializes in jumping.  These are some of the photos from the three lessons she has had.  She is still a horse crazy girl!

Happy Birthday Gus!

Today we celebrated Gus' 5th birthday!  They celebrated at gymnastics which the kids always love.  They did one thing today that they had never done.  I am not sure what to call it but watch the video and you will see (Mason decided not to give it a try).  Here is Anna:

And Olivier:

Gus had a great time, enjoyed ringing the bell so everyone would yell "happy birthday Gus!"  Best wishes to you Gus!

Birthday Treat, Creek and Cows!

As a special afternoon treat today for Matt's birthday we went to get cookies for afternoon snack.  We also went to check out the creek after all the rains we have had.  It has a good amount of water going through it.  

 In checking the creek we found a cow that was kind of hidden called Brewster.

 And then we went to the other side.  We took photos here back in January 2012.

And one last cow before heading home, Marilyn Mooonroe.

Early start to Valentine's Day!

Tonight we gave the kids some goodies for Valentine's Day knowing that tomorrow was going to be a busy day (and they got some clothes).  

We had a special treat for Olivier.  He has been wanting a "big bear" for very long time and he was so excited!  He carried it around loved on it and insisted on sleeping with him tonight.  It is a very full top bunk!

Look at that smile!

Lots of love!

Mason got a book of origami instructions and paper.  He was very focused.

He made the tulip and stem, then made the piano.  He was so proud!  Anna got some ear buds and we put some music that she would like on Matt's old iPod nano.  Between her books and the music we may never hear from her again!  :-)

Father Daughter Dance Time!

Matt took Anna to the local Father Daughter dance today.  He knows that Anna is full of energy but after a period of time dancing she is hard to keep up with!  :-)

Happy girl!