Isaac in another 17 years

Chris and I were watching mens figure skating a few days ago and he pointed out how much he thinks Jeremy Abbott (USA) looks like Isaac in another 15 years or so. He has the same reddish hair and freckles and I don't know what else, but he just reminds us of Isaac. So what does everyone think? I know I went a little picture happy but I had to show the many sides of Jeremy Abbott so you could get a real feel for his look. I should probably put a few pictures of Isaac up too... ;)

Hearts and Hikes

I guess we had a pretty fun Valentines/Presidents Day weekend. Well, at least we actually took pictures of our fun. ;)

Sunday we gave the kids some Valentine treats from the Valentine "Phantom" a tradition my parents used to have with us kids growing up. He rings the doorbell, leaves treats, and mysteriously vanishes before anyone can catch him! Maddy said the Phantom's real name is Cupid. (sorry no pics of Cupid or the treats).

Monday, after we did a lot of laundry and room cleaning, we went on a hike in the San Tan Mountains, like 10 minutes away from our house, with Eran, Michelle and their kids. I think this is only the second time we have hiked these mountains in the 3 years we have lived here. Why don't we go more often? I don't know I guess we only think about hiking once every few years. I think we'll try to go a few more times before the cool weather is gone. Anyone who wants to come with us is welcome!! We need some good motivation for excercise. ;)

I put both pictures in cuz I thought this second was so cute... Mia was being shy about smiling for the camera so she was leaning into Ava for comfort. :o)

After we had yummy BBQ chicken that Chris did on the grill, we got out the Valentines candy making kit we had gotten for the kids. We had a lot of fun making the candy... and a lot more fun eating it!!

The Zoo!

Madison, Isaac, Ava, Mia, Amy, Emily, Delanie, my Mom and I went to the Phoenix Zoo yesterday. The weather was perfect, the animals were active, the kids were happy, and we all had a great time!

Me n all the kids in front of the gecko mural


Grandma, Maddy, Emily and Ava in the bird enclosure

Sweet Ava

Little Lanie!

Isaac peekin through the tree hollow

Emily bouncin up and down... isnt this a cool action shot?

Me n 2 cute girls



We really loved the bird enclosure, we got to see so many different birds up close! The kids were feeding cheetos to a kiwi bird. I made them stop right away but secretly I was hoping it would stay close by looking for more crumbs, and it did. Emily and Maddy were looking at these gray and white birds, and Emily says, "oh those are cute little birds!" Maddy: "eeww, those birds are freaky!" Emily: "but they are so small and cute!" Maddy, suspiciously: "those legs are way too long and skinny!"

Those freaky birds!!!

Silly Maddy

Two buddies

Isaac with a super cool smile at the treehouse

Maddy fascinated by the pear blossoms

Mia's favorite part... sitting in her stroller eating cheetos...

We had a great time on Saturday... thanks to Amy for letting us get into the zoo on her zoo pass! Too bad she wouldn't pose for any pics. ;) And thanks to my Mom for letting me use her camera and then emailing me all the pictures. :)