EZNN - Update

'Sup people! Yeah, it's me, Ezra. So, like, I've been thinkin' 'bout makin' my own li'l column on this blog. Do ya think I should?
Actually, I don't really care 'bout what you think 'bout my li'l idea. In short, your stuck with me. Read an' weep. Heh-heh.
'K, now that that's over, I guess I should take the liberty of tellin' ya what's happenin' down here in Texas. Summer's nearly here. Yay. Whoop-dee-doo. Ta' tell da truth, I'm really not that excited. Weird...

PEACE OUT DUDES!

-Spawn of Devina

Eli's first Kindy field trip

I was able to join Eli during his field trip to the Fort Worth Zoo (doesn't compare to Portland's zoo). Here's his Kindy class with teacher, Mrs. Dean. Can you spot him in back right in the middle of the sign?

Now, this was the first thing our little group of 4 boys saw as we walked around. They all asked why was the turtle trying to climb on top of the other turtle. We told them they were playing leap frog. I'm so glad they bought it! Hee hee (I couldn't resist taking a pic)

There is an otter right behind the kids. It wouldn't cooperate for me to get it in my pic.
Eli's group of boys, their teacher,and Eva taking a break on top of an alligator.

Playing some interactive games.

Flamingos, cool.

See the reefshark above their heads?
I couldn't resist taking a pic of this lion. He was so handsome and cuddley looking. Kinda reminded me of Komi. hee hee

Again with the peace sign. I have no idea where he got that from. Peace out.

Eli wanted to take some photos with my camera. I love this shot he took on our way out of the zoo.

Easter '09

The Easter Bunny still hides baskets all over the Tui home each Easter. It seems to be getting harder to find them. Good job, Easter Bunny!

Can you tell he was happy to find his?

Time to dig in!

Eva found hers pretty quickly this year in the music cupboard.
Happy as pie!

Em found hers in her parent's closet. The Easter Bunny rocks!

Of course Em dove right in to her favorite thing - PEEPS! Doesn't it look delicious - NOT.

Nothing like chocolate on a stick for breakfast!

Yummmm!

Ez found his in Emma's closet after a very loooooooong search! Good job Easter Bunny. It gets harder every year to keep the kids interested in a good hunt.

Doesn't his face say everything? What's up with that?

Uh, I think I would rather look at the other face. ;p

Easter Egg Grab & Kids car wash

Here's what the kids were up to on April 4th, 2009.

A little football. . . and a little surprise

Eli LOVES football.

He prefers defense. It pays more.

Running for the flag . . .

. . . and diving is his specialty. Dad paying him for every flag he grabs has been great motivation! hee hee

SURPRISE - everyone says my husband never smiles. Eva captured this rare occasion on digital, so here you go world. (hope he never looks at my blog!)

Biking & 'Faux' Camping

Eva said to her dad a few days before her 4th birthday "Dad, will you take my training wheels off - I don't need them anymore." So he did (disregarding mom's skepticism), and the little stinker took off riding like a pro in all of a couple minutes.

She even navigated around the van with no worries!
Uh, I guess the grass didn't make her blink either.
During spring break, the kids wanted to build a fort and live upstairs for the week. This was the end result of much thought, creativity and a roll of masking & duct tape. It kept falling down, however.

It got a little musty up there after a few days, but they loved it anyway!

Yup - It's Real

This is what we do in Texas for fun on a Friday night - ride a longhorn! Eva & Em

Em's turn

Go Eli boy!!! By the way - the longhorn is REAL. He was pretty docile and the cowboy off camera holding the rope to his harness was keeping him in check. The kids didn't care that he would move those big 'ol horns close to them when he turned his head to see them. They got on AGAIN when the lines of kids waiting disappeared.

February Fun

Eli (and mom) made a tank Valentine's box this year.
Em recycled hers from last year since she liked it so much. Everybody thought it looked like a cake.
My preschoolers being pirates - Arghhhh!
Eli and his coach at the trophy ceremony and pizza party.

Couldn't be happier!!! One more trophy for his desk. On to another flag football trophy.

Eva's Princess 4th Birthday Party

Eva posing by the entrance of her castle awaiting her royal princess court to show.

Looks like they're all here. Time to party like princesses.

They decorated their own royal cupcakes - yummmmm! Games included "Hide and seek the Fairy Godmother's wand" . . .
. . . dancing at the Princess ball . . .

. . . and knocking the snot out of the Princess pinata!

Opening presents was last - but not least. She got such cute gifts from her friends!

All in all, I think she had a fabulous Princess 4th Birthday Party!

Christmas in Arizona '08

Yes - I'm at the good ol' library once again. Thought I would try to get some pics on this way while I have a few minutes.
Here are some snaps of our fun in AZ over the holidays.
Sarah & Eva
Best of Buds - most of the time! hee hee
The Tuis & Santa

Eli, Zach, Sarah & Eva feeding the reindeer. The Hanchetts don't have a lawn out front, so we put the food on the driveway. Hey, whatever works, right?

Eva & Sarah trying on their new Pinkalicious crowns and wands that they got from the Tuis. Their outfits had to be pink too, of course.
Eli, Sarah, Zach, & Eva ready to book it down the slides at park just down the road from the Hanchetts.
The top of the 'mountain' just behind the Hanchetts. The Tuis & Hanchetts (minus Donna & Luke) hiked up the mountain to get a great view of the neighboring cities. Was quite windy at the top. The tree behind Mike had old Christmas ornaments on it. Someone was in the Christmas spirit on their hike. Too funny.