Flirting with Dad

IMG_1311, originally uploaded by FredEH.

I know I post way to many pictures of this girl, but come on. How can I not when we get pictures like this. Here she is, trying to charm her Daddy.

The girl is swimming

MVI_1335, originally uploaded by FredEH.

Charlotte is a water baby, just like her brothers. I can never stand more than a couple feet away (arms length) when we're by the pool because she will just jump right in, whether she's wearing a bathing suit or not. She thinks she knows how to swim. On this day, we got her to wear goggles. It was funny how she was posing for the camera with them on. I'm sure she didn't realize how goofy she looked. Silly baby.

I Made It!

I Made It!, originally uploaded by FredEH.

Our little surfer in training. Hopefully Fred will be able to take him out on the big waves as soon as his knee is all healed up.

Yogurt

Yogurt, originally uploaded by FredEH.

My philosophy has always been if you like yogurt, why not splatter it all over your face while you eat it?

Makes sense to me...

She is such a little monkey!

The Girl

And here is a recent picture of our girl. She is constant, always busy making messes (as seen in this picture), hiding things in the trash can or laundry hamper, and being a dare devil (I'm sure just in an attempt to keep up with her brothers). Her latest stunt included a head first downward plunge from our ottoman to the floor as she attempted a failed vertical leap to the couch. She didn't know that she doesn't actually know how to jump yet. Sweet, sweet little Charlotte. She keeps us on our toes and is a whole lotta FUN!

Little Leauguers

Freddy plays baseball with other children with disabilities in a Challenger team in our neighborhood. This was his 3rd season and he always looks forward to baseball! And so do we! The games are so much fun to watch and really bring a true sense of good sportsmanship, honest love for the game, and sincere desire for all your fellow players, whether they be on your team or not, to do great! It is a unique experience and I'm not sure you could find it anywhere else! This year he got to be a Padre. FUN!

Little Leauguers

Henry started his first season of T-Ball this year. The season started out with a lot of playing in the dirt, but eventually Henry learned to "Pay Attention!", although we had to remind him numerous times. We had Henry participating in karate and t-ball during the same season. Karate and T-Ball at the same time was definitely an experience we have learned from, and that lesson is...1 extra-curricular activity at a time! All we could do was give a sigh of relief after the last game and last Karate class were over. Luckily, Henry did have fun, but is happy to be taking a break. We will never make that mistake again.

Karate Kid

Henry loves Karate! He just completed his third course and is now a 3rd degree yellow belt. It is so much fun to watch him do his "moves". He even performed for his preschool graduation. Fred and I wished later that we had prepared a little better and added some music to his routine, namely "You're the Best Around" from Karate Kid. Even without the music, it was extremely entertaining!

Here We Are!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our family's Blog page! I've enjoyed looking through so many of your family blogs and I finally decided to give it a try. I thought that it would be an easy and convenient way to keep friends and family "in the loop", and quite honestly...give me a chance to show off the kids, of course. I hope you all enjoy browsing through our pictures and journal entries as much as I enjoy browsing through yours! Thanks for stopping by!
MUCH LOVE!
-The Hays Family (Sharon)