Painted Ninja #2

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The Painted Ninja struck again.
This time it was blue marker that she couldn’t keep her hands off of.

Apology From Navy

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A cute picture on the front….
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…with a telling apology on the back.

Get Up

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Dash told me he got ready for the day.
I told him to go look in a mirror.

Pippi is 2!!!

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This little firecracker is 2!
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We spent a quiet morning of gift opening.
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A semi-quiet afternoon of watching conference while playing with toys.
(She loved this bus that plays “wheels on the Bus” from Nonnie.)
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And a loud evening of a little girl walking around in her new high-heeled shoes.
I think the high heels are her very favorite.
And she walks in them like a pro.
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Two is an exciting year Pips!
We love you and every one of the 730 days we have spent with you.

Alexa Sleepover

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My kids were beyond excited when they heard that Alexa was going to spend the night.  After all five hyper kids finally fell asleep, I slept upstairs to make sure there weren’t any issues.  About an hour after they fell asleep, I heard quiet crying, and “I want my mommy”.  After some encouraging, Alexa went back to sleep.  But 15 minutes later, she was whimpering again.  So we got in the car, and I gave her what she wanted most….her mom.
You can imagine the long faces I got in the morning from my kids, when I told them the bad news.

RyRy’s in Town

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We met RyRY over at the mall for a few hours of eating and playing.
My kids love RyRy, and amazingly, he stills loves them after witnessing four of the naughtiest kids ever at the mall.

100%

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Navy had a rough go on her Chinese tests, at the beginning of the year.  So after some serious work and studying, when I saw that she got 100%, I celebrated.  And then I get her from school, and we both celebrated!  Hallelujah!
And a big thanks to Polie — her Chinese Grandma who tutors her after school.

He is Me

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Dash woke me up this morning by saying, “Look Mom!  I am you!!!”  And I opened my eyes to see Dash wearing my sunglasses, while sporting my BYU lanyard with my car key attached.  Then he insisted on a picture.
Dash — if I look as cute as you do in that garb, I am doing just fine.

Harbor With Some Characters

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Just a quick harbor walk with Elmo, and a boy on his way to preschool.

Brushing Superheroes

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It is not uncommon at all to see my two youngsters cruising in capes.
Nor is it uncommon to see Pips with a toothbrush in her mouth.
So I wasn’t surprised when I saw brushing superheroes this morning cruising the halls of our house.