Looking Forward to Monday

While I enjoyed the extra two days with the kiddos, I am beyond happy that they will be going back to school tomorrow.

Today we went to lunch with some of our good friends. They have 6 children plus one on the way. And we of course have 5. When we get together it is always fun and of course loud, and a little bit crazy.

They have a Josiah that is the same age as my Josiah, and of course they are best buds.

But this is a picture him and Lee, who is Judah's age :)

 Future Mr. and Mrs. Baker?

Day 23

I am looking forward to a little down time this week. What are your plans for the week?

Chess and Movies

Today was the annual chess tournament. 

Judah has participated the last three years.

While this is the first year he didn't win any of his five games, he did learn a good life lesson.

If you don't practice don't expect to beat those that have.

Future Chess Champions?

There was a lot of standing around waiting.

Mr. Vargas and I decided to be brave tonight and take ALL five of the kiddos to the movies.

Megamind is playing at the $1 theater (we saw it in 3D so it was $4 each, which is way better then $9.50).

The older kids really enjoyed the movie, but I think that maybe we will wait a little bit longer before taking Hosea and Micah again. They made it about half way through the movie before becoming truly unruly.

Day 22

Sushi!

I am convinced that Mr. Vargas makes the best sushi in town.

From the classic California roll, to his own "American style"

"The Everything Roll"

He does it all, and it is all so delish'

I never want to go out for sushi again!

Day 21

{embraceing} the snowday

It's Thursday which as you may know is {Embrace} the camera

But also today is a snow day, which means everyone gets to lounge around in their pajamas all day.

 I thought I would {embrace} one of my big boys who are usually gone during the day.

So I started off with Josiah.

but those of you with multiple children may know that taking pictures with just one kiddo when the others are around, is nearly impossible.

and then their is the sweetness that is my Micah

and how is this for the P.O.D. (picture of the day)

Day 20

growing up too fast

Last week I took Avrah to the dance shop to buy her some new dance clothes.

When I asked her what kind she wanted, she said black leotard, black tights, and black skirt.

I thought that looked a little too grown up.

We compromised and ended up with a black skirt

and now she wants to be a

Ballet Teacher.

Day 19

Isn't technology grand!

Tonight my sister called me and we were able to facetime.

So I was able to see my new niece in real time.

And of course I had to catch the moment for you guys to share with me..

I'd like to introduce you to Ayla Jewel

Aren't those cheeks scrumptious! I also love that you can see my kids adoring their new cousin.

Ayla with her Dadda. And still her adoring cousins

I'm sorry I just couldn't resist one more.

Oh and because of my sister's awesomeness I get to go out there and kiss those sweet cheeks in February! YEAH!

Today's picture of the day is what I am privileged to see in my rear view mirror most days. Aren't I lucky!

Day 18

ZUMBA Baby!

My school's gym was closed this morning, because of MLK Day. So my VBF and I decided that instead of skipping we would try something else.

We decided to go try out Zumba. We used to do this about a year ago when we both had memberships to the Y.

I have never claimed to be graceful, or to have any rhythm. In fact if someone were to record me doing Zumba and send it to AFV I'm pretty sure it would win.

But we did have fun, and we did have a good workout.

Josiah wasn't feeling too well today, so he was chosen to be my picture of the day model.

Day 17