Our little Molly

Last week the performances began. Allyson is in the show "Annie" playing the role of Molly. We were all there to cheer her on and boy, was she GREAT! She just shines on that stage. You can see that sparkle in her eye, can't you? (Yeah, it's been there her entire life) Four more performances to go then we can enjoy a little break from the routine.

Remembering

Today is Veteran's Day and last year we were honoring the life of my grandfather who served in WWII and had just passed away. Amazing how quickly a year passes by. I look at the picture of Camille and see how much change can occur in 365 days.

Had to share the fun picture of my two aunts and our shopping spree! Remember? I still don't know how we fit all of those boxes and bags into the car along with 6 people!

At the game

Here's a video clip of Camille at the game - flirting with the macho manly fans. (I'm not smart enough (yet) to figure out how to rotate the screen so that the video is upright.)

Fight on!

Yesterday we packed up the kids and drove down to Los Angeles to attend the USC vs. Cal football game. The kids were great and loved screaming, cheering, waving their pom poms and eating cotton candy and hot dogs. The people around us were so amazed that we would bring our 4 children to the game - especially Camille. But even she had a great time.

11 years

That's Natalie (age 1) on the left and Camille (age 1 ) on the right. Yep - same dress. Amazing that some hand-me-downs can last 11 years. These two are the most alike looking of all my girls. (and they both have struggled to grow hair.) While Camille was wearing this dress on Sunday I found myself having flashbacks of life with my firstborn. I sure have changed in those 11 years. And I have loved every minute of raising these children. (ok, well ALMOST every minute)

Never quiet in our home

Just wanted to share.

She was a Skater Girl....

A few young men were riding their skateboards at the Halloween party on Saturday night and Camille was just mezmorized. Usually she wants nothing to do with strangers - and especially men - but since they had these magical moving machines, she was willing to come close enough and try it out herself. We somehow managed to miss the HUGE smile she had on her face.