Dancing Queens

Anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE to dance. Well, thanks goodness so do my babies!!!!

First Day of school!

Today, the girls started at Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts. They are attending a Tots program on Thursday from 8-10am with me. It is a way to introduce them to a school atmosphere before they actually start pre-school next year. Even though I was with them, I still got emothional driving over to the school. I can't believe how fast my babies are growing up. They had a great time in class today, and it will be fun to see

how they development throughout the school year.

Coloring with markers

The girls' classroom

Giving their teacher, Ms. Cheri, a goodbye hug

Family Cubs game

On Wednesday Rick, me, the girls, Nona, Nono, and Tia Vanessa went to the cubs game. It had been years since my parents had been to a game. When we were young we would go all the time, so I thought it was well over due we go again as a family. Of course this time with a couple more additions to the family. Unfortunately, the Cubs lost, BUT we had a great time!
Waiting for the train
At the game with Nono and Nona

Having Fun!!

One last picture before we leave

GO CUBS!!!

On Tuesday we went to the Cubs game with the girls. Luckily the Cubs beat the Astros 4-1 The girls are definitely turning out to be little sports fans.

"GO CUBS!!"

"Bear Down, Chicago Bears..."

On Saturday night, Rick and I took the girls to their very first Chicago Bears game. Both the girls got into the game, cheering, high-fiving everyone around us, and of course singing the "Bear Down" song. We ended up beating the NY Giants 17-3. We were looking good.

Hopefully that continues all season.

GO BEARS!!!!!

California Dreamin'

Last Wednesday August 12th, we took our first trip to California with the girls. It was their first airplane ride also. They did great on the plane (Thank God for portable DVD players!!) The trip itself was an experience. It was definitely NOT a vacation. At points, it was very stressful, and then it would be wonderful. All in all, the girls had a great time playing on the beach, going to Sea World, and meeting all our friends back in L.A. and San Diego.

"Papa, Did you fasten your seat belt?"

Checking out the rest of the plane

"We are ready for the beach!!"

"WOW! Check out all this sand!!"

Papa and the girls venturing out into the water together

Playing in the sand at Coronado island in San Diego

Silly Girls

Shamu at Sea World

An amazing show

The sea lions waiting for us to feed them fish

Shark swimming above

"This place is great!!"

Putting on our helmets for our quadcycle ride

Uncle Aaron and Aunt Lateefah with us

Diane, Fig, and Mateo with us

A Visit to Lamb's Farm

On Thursday we met Tia Lindsay, Caroline, Clayton, and Austin at Lamb's farm. The girls had a great time! They love farm animals, and they loved hanging out with their Godsister and brothers.

"WOW, What a big cow!"
"WOW, an even BIGGER cow!!!"

Eva brushing a sheep

Sofia brushing a goat

"He's so soft"

The 3 Girls-Caroline, Eva, and Sofia

The other 3 Girls!!

On their first Merry-go-round ride

In a jumper

Tia Lindsay and her three beautiful children-

Caroline, baby Austin, and Clayton

Having lunch

playing peek-a-boo