Pics

I had to post this sweet picture my neice, Kirstin, took when we were in Colorado.

Concert Photos!!!!

Sophia (sort of weird lighting, and it looks like she has on a bit too much eye shadow)
Danced to the country song "Angels Among Us" ( I can't remember who sings it) in the little kids show "Fantasy Petite"




Blythe is the green costume on the left (some miscommunication and they didn't take any solo photos of her)

Blythe and Oliver were in the "grown up" show that benefits Make a Wish Foundation. Blythe was in a production of Sleeping Beauty




Oliver (poser, jk)
His karate class did a production with music from Cirqu du Soleil "Ka". Oliver was the youngest one in there, but was allowed in since he's in the "senior ranks" karate class.



So here are finally some photos of the kids from Concert!! It would have been sooner, but I just got them. We were in CO when the photographer came the first time.

Izzy turns one!!!

My friend, Janine, made this adorable outfit for Isabel. She does an amazing job.


Isabel is an easy going, sweet baby. She has every member of the family wrapped around her chubby finger. She's also started dancing before she's even able to walk. (There's a lot of music and dancing that goes on around here and it's apparently wearing off.) I'm pretty sure she's getting her mom's curly hair. I'm definitely sure she's getting her mom's big booty. And, even though she was a bit of a surprise (ok, a BIG surprise) she's the perfect missing piece to our family.

Colorado Family Vacation

So, after the kids attended a whole 1 day of school, we took off for Colorado for a little over a week. We stayed in an awesome cabin on Grand Lake, which is near Winter Park. We had WAAAAY too much fun! We hiked, mountain biked, fished with the kids, the men fly fished, we did some white water rafting. We relaxed and went to the local meat market and farmers market to make dinners. The weather was absolutely perfect. We even had a cleaning lady that came some mornings to clean up after us, straighten the house, and do laundry. (That last part was my favorite)

My Dad and his girlfriend arranged for this great place. Most of my siblings and their additions were there and it was a blast!! We also brought my neice, Kirstin (on Jay's side), with us. It was the first time she met my family and I have to brag... that she fit like a glove. Everyone got along awesome!!

We also celebrated Sophia's 5th birthday. Kirstin, Alexa, and I decorated for about 2 hours the night before. There were streamers and balloons everywhere. Whatev, it was a big house to decorate. Go big or go home!!

We had an amazing time with cousins and the rest of the Schindels. Soon, I'll figure out how to post a slide show or a collage with some more photos. Hey, it took me a week to figure this &%^$ camera out.

First day of school

Well, I'm finally starting to figure out this camera. These are a few weeks old, but here's Sophia's first day of kindergarten, Oliver in 2nd, and Blythe in 4th.