Miller Dance Festival

This is my favorite event at Miller every year. The entire school puts on a dance festival. The kids start practicing in March for it and every grade performs a different song. Carina performed "Jump, Jive, and Wail" and Zachary performed "Say Hey." I love to see all the kids do their little dance! They put on an amazing show!

A little bit of History

Carina just went to the Natural History museum in LA with her class. I chaperoned of course. I have gone on so many fieldtrips this year. One of the perks and blessings of staying home. I love this place! The kids loved it and couldn't get enough! They have added so many new exhibits lately and the discovery center was so fun! Well, school's almost out. It's been a great 2nd grade year for CArina. She is a strong reader and a super creative writer and poet. Only two weeks left!

New Family Photos

The entire Wilcox family got together at Thanksgiving and took photos. We took a big one with everyone in it and we also took individual family photos. It's crazy because as I look at these I feel our kids already look older than they did here. It only took me 6 months to post these. Better late than never.

Hooray Carina is 8!

Carina had a little party for her 8th birthday. It was a bird party. She got some fun gifts and enjoyed her time with her friends. They made bird feeders and hung them from our tree in the front yard. She especially loved her pillow pet from Grandma and of course more Littlest Pet Shop animals.

We are so excited for this special birthday. Soon Carina will be baptized!

The Getty Museum

Carina's class went to the Getty. I got to be a chaperone and help out with a couple of the exhibits. It is so gorgeous up there! The view of the ocean(SAnta Monica and Malibu) is amazing. Carina is learning so much about the arts. Her school really focuses on the great painters and artists. They have done really cool art projects.

Big Bear 2011

This was our third year going to Big Bear with cousins and Grandma and Grandpa. Again, we had tons of snow. I think the most we've had in three years. It snowed 14 inches one night and 12" two days later. Everone had a blast. This year we had Mike and Jen come too. We all loved being there. Sledding with cousins is the best!

WEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was the best day. WE literally were out there for hours! We kept finding better and better spots.

5th Grade Science Camp

Zach got to go to Outdoor Science Camp with his 5th grade class. They went to Big Bear for 4 days. They stayed in cabins, went hiking, learned about and held snakes and other reptiles, did archery, and many other activities. He had a great experience and learned so much.

Snow in Burbank

Wish I had taken some photos because i know you won't believe it. But yes, it snowed in Burbank on Saturday afternoon. Lawns were white and families were outside playing and talking to neighbors. I know, highly unusual L.A. behavior. It was lovely! I took the kids up the hill to the golf course where there were about 3 inches of snow. So fun!!!

Stockings at Grandma and Grandpa's

I almost forgot to include our early Christmas. The whole Wilcox clan got together for Thanksgiving. It was a blast! Everyone had fun(in spite of all the throwing up that was going on daily) yuk!! We did stockings and our annual gift exchange. Maddie crocheted this blanket for Robin. I think she likes it! The kids were all happy to get silly bands. We took family pics, went to the zoo, the car show, hung out, played, talked, sang, ate. Let's not forget that one. WE ate lots!! So glad everyone could make it.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We spent Christmas day here at home. It was very sweet and peaceful. Santa brought some scooters and Maddie got roller blades from Grandma we went on a long walk and the kids rode their scooters and Maddie learned to skate. Grandma and Grandpa came to see us and we had a yummy dinner with them. Christmas Eve was spent at the Gagliardi's with cousins and Abuela. We feel so blessed to be around family, especially at Christmas. We are so grateful for our bounteous blessings and we are especially grateful to celebrate the birth of our Savior. We love you all and wish you the happiest 2011.

Big Night for Zach

In December Zachary earned his Webelos badge and his religious knot. It was a special night for Zachary. He gave me the mother's pin and received his religious knot award from our Bishop. Zachary has been working hard on his requirements and has made some pretty cool wood projects lately. One boy turned eleven and received his Arrow of Light and 4 other boys also received their Webelos badge. Zachary has outstanding leaders. They go above and beyond their duties. Sister Kristofferson is awesome. She emails us weekly and we are always informed of what's coming up. Their son has been home from college for a little while and comes to help weekly. They are truly dedicated and we are so grateful for them.

Big Fat Argentine Birthday

Andrea's mom put together this delicious cake for my sweetie, complete with a layer of dulce de leche, and, of course, some foliage as a garnish!

How old are you now, Andrea?