Pre-school Pictures

After about 10 minutes of arguing and forcing this child to sit on the stool, she eventually listened when we told her she was not going to get her surprise. The only way we got the smile was for me to pretend to hit the photographer. She thought that was pretty funny.

13 weeks and counting

So far so good. The baby to be is growing before our eyes and is already quite the active little creature. If he/she is anything like Tamara, we are in trouble. I am doing ok. I thought that after I reached my 2nd trimester I would feel a whole lot better but that hasn't really happened yet. It seems like I got a second wind of yuck-ness, I am almost certain that this is a boy. We will see.


Im cramped in here!



Heart rate 150 BPM

Tamara takes on photography

Tamara has taken a great interest in photography lately (maybe because I am always taking pictures of her). She now has learned to hold an use my camera. Scarry! But she loves it and is getting better. She says "show your teeth", "say cheese". Very cute. Here are some examples of her work.

A little off but good.

Much better but needs to crop a bit.

Perfect!

Tamara wanted to capture her dad working on her loft in her playhouse. Not bad ha?

Not bad.

Tamara wanted one of herself working on her playhouse. Its almost done!

Go USC!

USC wins again!

Dance class

Tamara gets kicked out of her first dance class, can you tell why?

Need I say more?

Lobster party

Today we enjoyed an evening of great food and relaxation with friends. Luckily although it was an adult party, Tamara was also invited. She had such a great time. Her friend Francesca was also at the party and the two of them had so much fun. They swam, looked for cats and hung out with all the adults. We also spent much of the time watching the USC vs. Nebraska game. GO TROJANS!!!!!! Game was a little boring because we were just too good for those cornhuskers.


The lobsters. Pretty sad, this guy was alive prior to dunking him in steaming hot water. Pretty tasty though.


Tamara's version of swimming, playing with the toys.


Hey at least her feet were in the water.


Tamara & Francesca.

First day of school

Today's first drop off was not too bad. Tamara clung on to my leg for a minute after I told her good-bye. Her teachers were great and distracted her enough for me to leave. Definitely much
better than the drop offs at her other school. So far so good.


Getting ready to leave.


Mom are you coming?

We're here!