Elphaba vs. Britney

Ok, after listening to the Wicked CD everyday and thinking about how fantastic the live cast from the production sings and then realizing that most of today's pop stars have their voices digitally enhanced, Elphaba totally wins.

Where's Waldo????

Another priceless Mommy moment. I was on the computer and Kolby was standing next to me saying "Hello, Hello???" I was so focused on what I was doing that it took several "Hellos" to get my attention. Much to my surprise this is what greeted my eyes. I cracked up for a long time. Kole has such a great sense of humor. He makes me laugh daily! I am so blessed.

Santa Baby Girl

Here is Kendyll in her holiday garb. She (along with all of us Mitchells) are excited for Christmas. We have our lights up, house decorated and will be getting our tree after church on Sunday. Both Kendyll and Kasey will be riding on our church's float in the Camarillo Christmas parade on Saturday. They are also performing in the children's chior program on Sunday. We are in for a busy weekend.

We've Been Elfed!

This is so cute. I saw it on Ari's blogspot and had to do it too! Thanks for the idea! Just click on the link:

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9622256445

Happy 4th Birthday Kolby!

Kolby and Nash

Barbara, Sharon and Adie

Kolby and Ethan on the roller coaster

Kolby, Brett and Robbie

Kolby blowing out his Power Ranger candle. He had his party at Chuck E Cheese's. Many of his school pals came as well as family friends. Grandma Barbara and Auntie Adie came from OC.

School Pictures

Kolby 3 preschool
Kendyll 6 1st grade

Kasey 9 4th grade

Our Soccer Season

Here are Kendyll and Kasey in their soccer uniforms. Kendyll played on the Pretty Penguins and Kasey on the Lazers. They both had a great season. Kasey's team made it to the playoffs and placed 4th place. Kendyll's team wasn't competitive so places weren't kept track of.

Happy Halloween

The kids had a great time trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. Kasey dressed as a football player, Kendyll was a black cat and Kolby a firefighter. We had lots of trick-or-treaters at our home. We all enjoy giving out candy and seeing the costumes.

Pumpkin Carving Party

This is our group from the Annual Pumpkin Party. It has been going strong for over 13 years.

I think Kolby is trying to "be the pumpkin"

Kendyll and Mommy were working hard on carving their pumpkins.

Kolby dressed as a Blue Power Ranger and Kendyll a black cat.

Peak A "BOO"

Kolby and Kendyll are great helpers when it comes to HALLOWEEN decorating!

A visit with Great-Grandpa

Great-Grandpa (91 years old!) came for a visit. He and his wife, Sylvia watched the kids as Ken and I went on a dinner date. It sure was nice having a free babysitter! The kids really enjoyed having him around. He sang "Rip Van Winkle" as the kids danced. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more. The next morning he came to watch Kasey play soccer. It was nice to have them for a visit.

The Last Suck!

Kolby gave up his suckies! He gathered them up and put them into a bag and we drove to PV Hospital. He asked for "one more suck" in the car before we went into the hospital. We rode the elevator up to the labor and delivery floor and gave the suckies to the new babies. The nurse was very encouraging and thanked Kolby for helping all of the new babies. He went to Target the next morning and picked out a puppy that barks and wags his tail as a prize for giving up the habit. He named it Skeleton. He has done wonderfully. He still askes every night to get his suckies back, but understands that the new babies really need them.

Everybody Loves a Blue Eyed Girl!

Backyard Fun....

The kids were posing for a neighbor who is taking a photography class. I snapped a few pix during the shoot.

Jumpin' For Fun

Now that's fun!

Kolby and Nash had a blast at Jolly Jumps as we celebrated Nash and Natalie's 7th B-day.

Kendyll LOVED the rock wall. She must have climbed to the top 20 times that day. I wish I had her constant energy.

My New Do

Kolby got a new spike cut. He said he is a "cool guy." I have to agree!

All I Want for Christmas is My 2 Front Teeth!

It's Been a Long Time!

Kasey took surfing lessons. He looked like a pro. Cow-A-Bunga!

We enjoyed a wonderful luau.

This was our first morning as we took a walk down the beach right outside of our hotel room.

These are our great friends The Pickards.

Kendyll had a great time playing on the surf board after Kasey's lesson.

Hi All,

We had a great summer and have been so busy getting into the school year. We had a great trip to Hawaii for 2 weeks. We re-connected with our long time friends, The Pickards from Washington. We ate great food, played by the pool, swam below a waterfall and snorkeled on the beautiful beaches of Maui. Here are a few pix from that trip......

ALOHA!!

Before and After

Kasey decided that it was time for the Summer cut. We took him to Supercuts and hoped for a decent stylist. He thinks it turned our great. I like it long, but understand that it is easier short for the summer.

Our Week-end at the Beach

Daddy and Kolby had a blast flying a kite.
Spiderman Kasey is flyng off of the Lifeguard tower.

Kolby, Kendyll and Kasey

Out beautiful mermaid.

We spent the weekend at Thornhill Broome camping on the beach. It was a beautiful week-end. The kids had such a great time playing in the sand and jumping off of the lifeguard tower. Kendyll met a little friend and she joined us for smores by the campfire.

40 is the NEW 30!

I had a wonderful 40th birthday. It lasted for 2 weeks with outings, dinners, T.P. ing, breakfast, flowers and lots of fun!