Christmas 2010

We had a really nice Christmas. Rachel is so much fun, and she had a blast all day. I will try and get a few pictures from the people who thought to bring a camera to the rest of the days festivities, and I will post those later. Love you all.

New Hair Cut

I got a new hair cut this week. It was pretty different so I thought I would post some pics. Rachel helped me take some of the pictures, so some are less than clear. But still, you get the idea.

Zoo Trip 2010

We went to the Zoo this weekend with Aunt Dara and Grandma Henrie. It was a beautiful day for it. Almost no one was there, the weather was wonderful and we got there at feeding time. Rachel got up close with several animals.



Above, you if you look in the reflection you can see the silver back gorilla that came over to say Hi to Rachel

Happy Birthday Rachel

Rachel had her first birthday party this Friday. She had a ball. She invited 6 kids. I really couldn't have done it without Matt's help. I thought I had planned more than enough games. It turns out I grossly over estimated a group of 5 year olds attention span. Matt really came through, helping with the games and playing outside with them after presents and cake. From what I could tell a good time was had by all.

Next day Rachel went trick or treating. She was so excited that even though it was poring rain we went out. She kept going even when her umbrella blew inside out every 10 seconds. She eventually put the umbrella away and just got rained on. Don't worry it did stop raining eventually. All in all she had a lot of fun.

Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Rachel's preschool went on a field trip on Friday to a local pumpkin patch. I volunteered to be one of the parent chaperons. (Not that there was any shortage of parents, there was about 1 parent for every 1.5 children) It was fun. Rachel was so excited to share preschool with me. She had all kinds of fun and loved introducing me to her friends. The only sad part of the day was after the field trip, Rachel was sure that we were going back to preschool and she would be able to show me all the stuff that she does there. She was very disappointed when that wasn't the case.

Have you ever seen a more solemn looking clown face?

The Beginning of Preschool

Well, Rachel has started preschool and she just loves it. She is so excited to go everyday. I took these two pictures on her first day. The kids all got a matching shirt theiy wore the first day. The shirt is for field trips so all the kids can be easily identified by teachers and parent chaperons.

Day at the Petting Zoo

Rachel and Pixel

Just thought I would post some pictures of Rachel having fun with her new puppy.

Summer Trip 2010

Ka Me Ha Me Ha!
Grandpa was Rachel's best friend,




Rachel agreed to jump in with Logan, then didn't.


Rachel told me that I was going to love this, followed by several I told you so's.

Hee Hee, here is where Matt fell out

She is going pro next summer