Inspired by book: Sadako and the thousand paper cranes

As part of a project at school with a group of multi-grade students, an exhibit of 1,000 origami cranes debuted at the recent St Jude Fine Arts Festival. Trey really enjoyed participating!

Our little scientist.

Second grade field trip to the Science Center at the Creative Discovery Museum was full of hands on learning.

Red birds.

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~Pablo Picasso

Sweet hand and feet.

Winkle and Twinkle

In early December, Trey and Sam wrote letters to Santa requesting magical stuffed elves. Not long after, Twinkle and Winkle arrived with a letter from Santa. Twinkle and Winkle were a lot of fun! They decorated the kitchen with marshmallows, climbed the Christmas tree to cover our angel with The Terrible Towel, and made snow angels in the den using rice. They even served the kids gf donuts for breakfast one morning! The kids enjoyed Twinkle and Winkle and look forward to their magic coming back again next Christmas!

Nov./Dec. 2011 Photo Memories

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving season of home-made goodies and time with family and friends including hiking at the McDonald farm and visiting Gma & Gdad P and Great Gma Helen in Dville.

In December, Samantha had a fun Christmas dance program before school let out for the Christmas break.

More Miami South Beach Fun

Jan. 12-16, 2012 with Aunt Di, Uncle David and Mom.

A "first" for Trey this trip was his first time fishing at sea. He said "it was cool! Because of the sensation of being on a boat." Samantha's first-- a French manicure. "Ooh La La!"

We always have a wonderful time being outside in Miami, and here are some photo highlights.