Surf's Up!

 If you know me, you know I don't like the beach... the sand, the sun burns, the crowds. Ew! But being the wonderful mother I am (insert sarcasm), I started to take the kids a bit this summer. So I couldn't say no when Dan said he wanted to go on Sunday, especially since he didn't have a chance to go with them earlier and he already bought a boogie board. We drove out to Corona Del Mar, a beach I hadn't been to with the kids. And it was perfect. They were in heaven. Everyone was laughing, running about, and getting along. I could not complain. I guess we are becoming a beach family. Who would have thought?

First Dates

 

I love that my kids go to a school that gives them plenty of opportunities. I love that my daughters' first school dances will have been with their father. I love that he tells them they are beautiful, and that beauty comes from the inside. I love that he opens doors for them, and speaks to me respectfully. I love the way he loves us. I love that they have a father who is a wonderful husband. This post was supposed to be about how darling the father-daughter dance was, and how cute the girls looked, but it wound up being about their father, my husband, my love. You can tell the rest by looking at the pictures anyway...

Presenting Iris!

 

 

 

Iris was super excited that so many of her loved ones were able to come to her kindergarten Christmas performance. She had a perma-smile the entire time. I watched her, teared up, gave her a kiss, then ran up to my school to lead my kindergarteners in their sing-around! It was a very special day.

 

 

Iris also had the pleasure of bringing home her class pet, Biscuit, one weekend in December. She really enjoyed being the center of attention, and let us know that Biscuit told her that he REALLY wanted to meet Santa, so of course, we made sure to meet his needs while he was a guest in our home!

 

Happy Birthday, Mr. Michael

 

 

 

 

 

The mister turned 39 this month and we celebrated on Thursday, December 11 his way -with steak, friends, a good beer, no kids, and Ryan Adams. I was very proud of us 4 teachers for going out on a school night! The next day, we celebrated with the family. Kids were overflowing with excitement and ice cream sundaes were served. I'd say he had a good birthday, now what to do for the big 4-0 next year???