Things we've been up to

The other night I was so tired and didn't feel up to making dinner or cleaning up the house, so my sweet daughters decided to help out.

Emi did the dishes...she actually loves doing the dishes and does a pretty great job.

Miya made dinner. Miya has learned how to make a few things thanks to her cooking class in Kindergarten. Miya made grilled cheese sandwiches and salad.

We went to our ward Halloween Party on Friday and met up with some of our favorite little friends. They're all growing up so much!

100 points to who can guess who Mason and I are.

Emi at gymnastics with her friend who follows her everywhere she goes.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Last night a whole bunch of us girls got dressed up 80's style and went to the "Tainted Love" concert in S.F. to celebrate our hot friend Kelly's birthday. Happy Birthday Kelly!

Kelly teasing her hair after dinner. What great volume!

Jen and Me driving in the back seat of Marianna's car.

Girls just wanna have fun! Dancing to the club.

Here's the whole crew! I love all the outfits!

Karen's outfit was so RAD! The fact that she can have her baby any day now, but still decided to come rock it with the girls made my night!

This one's for you Mark...Kelly lookin' like an uptown girl.

Just having some fun while waiting for "Tainted Love"

Robyn, Melissa, and Kelli strikin' a pose.

Jena, Molly, and Ali just bein' material girls.

Shawn, Stefani, and Brook partying like it's 1999.

"Tainted Love"

Thanks to all for a fun night!

New Hair Cuts

I gave Miya and Emi hair cuts on Sat. Well, it started off with just trimming Emi's hair then Miya insisted that I cut her hair short like Emi's too. I was really hesitant to cut Miya's long beautiful hair, but I remembered being young and wanted to cut my hair short too, but my mom wouldn't let me. After all, kid's hair seems to grow at an extremely fast rate, so I cut Miya's hair. Here are some pictures to prove it.

Emi's doesn't really look different, but....

It's a little uneven bob!

I love my girls!

I love my girls! I'm in one of those moods where I'm just grateful to be a mom. I feel like I have 2 of the most beautiful, silly, and talented kids.

I really love how they always try to make me laugh!

I love how much they care about each other and take care of each other (and me).

Motherhood is really something amazing. Seeing my girls grow and learn really does bring me so much joy.

Our Weekend

Last week we went to Moraga to visit our friends Anna and her 2 girls Cathy and Greta.

Miya, Emi, and Cathy hanging out on the monkey bars.

Emi, Miya, and Cathy posing on a bridge

Cathy taught Miya how to climb this tree.

Every Friday before a football game, Mason and I take Emi to the pep rally to see the band play and the Dancers dance. Too bad Cal's football team didn't pull through on Saturday vs. USC. Go Trojans!

Miya at the Stanford vs Cal Soccor game.

Emi at the Soccor game...Go Bears! Final score Cal:1 Stanford:0

Climbing a tree after the soccer game. Miya's favorite thing to do.

Sat. we met up with the Beesley's in Oakland at this beautiful Rose garden. (Yes, Emi is wearing the same dress...when she finds something she likes she'll wear it everyday)

Then, we went to Fenton's for dinner and ice cream...yummo!

Sunday, we enjoyed watching 2 sessions of General Conference (Jeffery R. Holland's testimony was on fire!) and we went to a baby shower for a lady in Mason's German department. Fun filled weekend! I wonder what we should do next weekend? Any suggestions?

Sean and Kyla's Wedding

Sean and Kyla really did it, they got married on Sat. The sealing was so beautiful. They both looked amazing! I am so happy for them and excited for all the adventures they are going to experience. Congrats Sista and bruddah Sean!

Here are a few photos out of hundreds from the temple and reception.

Presenting Sean and Kyla Christensen

So Cute!

The Siblings

The whole family after the Temple ceremony

Miya, Kennedy, and Emi

Beautiful Kyla and the little girls

Sara and Brendon such a great couple!

(this pic is mostly for you Sharon j/k)

Kyla and Sean's Diner Reception

Kara, Kyla, hot mamma Nani, and Erika

Kara, Kelly, Buddy, and Erika

Stever, Pierco, Kevin, and Mikey (aka: Stud Dude)

Emi drinking a soda

Our cousin Heather sang "Angel Baby" while Brendon accompanied her...they sounded so GOOD!

All the kiddos dancing as Brendon rocks the reception with an awesome rendition of "Unchained Melody"

Mommy and Miya

Our 50's Family Picture

Miya's first day of Kindergarten

Today was an exciting day for us because Miya started Kindergarten. She was super excited. She woke up at 5 am and wanted to leave for school. She packed her lunch all by herself, got her backpack ready, she wanted me to curl her hair and she even picked out her outfit the night before. I was actually surprised how excited she was for school.

Right before we got in the car

She wasn't so excited anymore when they asked the parents to move to the back and the students to line up.

Miya's Teacher saw her hesitation and was nice enough to hold her hand and bring her to the front of the line.

Miya in the front

Off she goes to her class holding hands with Ms. Jeannie. I was fighting back some tears. Is she really old enough to go to school already?