Wipe Out!

Noah got a new, bigger bike for his birthday. He spent the morning trying to get the hang of the bigger bike. He got a little too confident on our rocky, hilly driveway and...WIPED OUT!

bye-bye shiny new handle bars

hello scuffed up boy & bike

Bugtastic

Yesterday, we celebrated Noah's up and coming 5th birthday by having a bug party.  I was up until 3 AM the night before prepping for the party.  Although I felt exhausted, all the time and energy was worth it to see how happy Noah was.  I kept hearing him say, "Zoe look at what Mommy made"  and "Wow, look at that!"  All the details were definitely noticed by my little man.  Thanks to all the friends who made the trek up the hill to spend the day celebrating our (almost) 5 year old!!!!

 Bamboo Straws with bug, straw toppers for drinks

 Bug Juice (a.k.a limeade with gummy worm ice cubes)

 Bug Masks for coloring

 Caterpillar (cup)cake

 Caterpillar Grapes

 Ladybug Fruit Platter

 Strawberry Ladybugs

 Lantern Clusters

 Party Goodies

Our Littlest Party Guest

 Bowl 'o Beads for...

Making Bug Catcher Necklaces

 On a Bug Hunt

 Searching High and Low for Bugs

Counting to see if he found all 10

the Happy Birthday Boy!

 Present Time (thanks friends for all the great presents)

 Make a Wish!

Yummy Cupcakes

 Preschool Buddies

Mason, Noah, and Jacob

Four Eyes

Look who got new glasses...my "baby" is looking all grown up!

Super Star

Zoe was awarded this jersey for being the superstar of her soccer academy...We are SO proud of our little athlete!

We're All Mad Here

This year Kneeland School put on Alice in Wonderland for its winter show.  Zoe was one of the Alices.  She was able to memorize about 30 lines and even had a few lines to sing.  We're so proud of her!

 Zoe as Alice all ready for the show to begin

 Alice & Lewis Carroll 

 "twinkle, twinkle little bat"

"Such A Long Strange Dream"

Soccer Season #1

Noah and his team at the end of the season pizza party. 

 He received his first trophy...he was so proud!

Noah finished his first soccer season.  He had a blast!  After going to so many of Zoe's practices and games, he was so happy to finally have his turn.  He played hard most games, and even scored his first goal towards the end of the season!  Way to go Noah!

Oompa Loompa

 Charlie, Grandpa, Willy Wonka and a gaggle of Oompa Loompas

Zoe's soccer team had a tournament last weekend in Yuba City.  The girls played some tough teams and although they didn't win their games, they played amazingly!  It was such a fun experience for Zoe and a memory I'm sure she'll carry with her for a lifetime.  The girls did win a trophy for the best costume!  They certainly were a cute bunch of Oompa Loompas.