A Fish Called Josie

Josie is an anomaly at swim lessons.  They took this video to post on their website.  Maybe there is something to being "from" Hawaii or maybe our family is just has swimming in their bones 

(thanks Dad!)

Costume Frenzy

Why is dressing up so fun?!  The kids have had their Halloween costumes picked out for awhile.  Then about 2 weeks ago we got invited to a costume party which meant Joel and I got to join in on the fun.  We visited every thrift store in the area trying to make our vision come true.  We were the neighborhood spectacle yesterday but it helped us get some good pictures.

 Mary Poppins and Bert

 Captain America and Thor...no need to be scared with these 2 around!

 My peacock, Anna's 2nd favorite animal which she begged me to be.  This is the 1st costume I have ever made and I must say I am pretty proud of it!

Okay, so our little ladybug wasn't too happy to be snatched out of bed, dressed up, and made to take pictures.  She really did love running around in her tutu once she was more alert.  But for some reason I just love this picture of her crying!