Oscar Night

This year we had our friends, the Gordons, over to watch the Oscars.  We even got fancy for the big night.  Fun was had by all.

Todd and Kearsley prepare their ballots for the big night.

Dexter is ready for Oscar.

Cheers.

Watching with the Gordons.

The young ladies adjourn to Maya's room for some serious playtime.

Live entertainment during the show.

Nice.

Bears And Beignets

Maya enjoyed a trip to the zoo with Dexter, Owen and Riley.  The next day, she very much enjoyed beignets!

Maya and Riley growling like a bear, on a bear, by the bear exhibit.

Maya is enthusiastic about the beignets at the Hummingbird Cafe...or maybe she's just excited about the pile of powdered sugar on top of them.  For some reason, Scarface comes to mind.

Look, No Kids!

In an amazing convergence that resulted in both of Laura and Kearsley having a babysitter on the same day, we went on a little hike with Elsie.  It was delightful.

 Laura and Kearsley minus four children.

Laura with Elsie.

"Card Orchestra" video

Maya conducts her own orchestra...

Mowing

Dex loves mowing the deck...

Love Notes For Ma and Pa

Maya wrote us each a a love note.  We're keeping these in a safe place to pull out when Maya hits her teen years and she starts having slightly different opinions about her parents.

Dad's note.

Reads like a high school yearbook.

Mom's note.

 

This one has circles around what's true and lines through what isn't.

Meet the writer.

Backpack

Dexter loves our latest form of travel.  The backpack...

Walking up our street.

  

He's happier than he looks here.

Surprise!!

Dexter and Maya enjoy a good surprise...

Where's Dexter?

Peek-a-boo!!

Maya shows off her surprise face.

Comic Book Artist

Maya's comic inspired by Rise of the Guardians...

Here is the full comic.

1. Maya is sleeping in her bed.

2. Bad dreams come into her room from Pitch Black, the bad guy.

 

3. Santa turns on the light.

4. Sandy, Santa, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and Jack Frost come in and help her and give her good dreams.