Meg in James and the Giant Peach

There is a story about a little boy who goes on an adventure on a Giant Peach with giant bugs.  They start in England and end up on the Empire State Building.  Along the way they squish two horrid aunts, fly away from sharks by way of seagulls, hundreds and hundreds of them, see cloudmen and finally end up feeding hundreds of hungry little children with one delicious peach.  We all thought that the very lady like ladybug stole the show and many others agreed with us.  Upon finding our star after each performance she was surrounded by little children wanting autographs and pictures.  This was the first performance at the new Firehouse Theater in Pleasanton.  It was really special to be the first show there.  This production has been such fun!  Meg was able to shine and enjoyed every minute!  She had to cram homework into her weekends since she was practicing for this production throughout the week nights on top of soccer.  She worked hard and always woke up with a smile on her face and energy for her days.  We are so proud of all the wonderful things that Meg does!  We are also excited to have her around the house more now that her show is over......we missed her!  Her sweet grandparents even came out to support her and see her shine.  

The Star Ladybug!

Meg's Daddy couldn't be prouder!

Meg and cast accepting their applause.

Meg's biggest fan club.

We are so proud of our little ladybug!

Sam and Kate love their big sister.

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Temple Visit

Meg

Look at my baby!  Isn't she amazing!

Alice wouldn't hold still for a second!

We went to the temple last Sunday for Meg to tryout for a performance at the temple lighting celebration over the Thanksgiving holidays.  It was the first time that I had gone on top of the temple.  The view of the Bay and San Francisco was breath taking as usual.  The children had a good time walking around the grounds together on such a great day!

Kate turns FIVE!

Kate drawing a princess on her first day of Preschool.

Kate helping Ms Shelia make a water table for preschool.

Kate with Claire and Ryan at preschool.

MAKE A WISH!

BLOWING OUT CANDLES!

Licking the frosting!

Kate's new bike helmet.

A new outfit for Julie.

Kate had a fun birthday!  She went to her first day of preschool on her birthday and got to celebrate with her school friends.  She even got her favorite snack, orange creamcicle yogurt and strawberries!  We celebrated with hamburgers and cake as a family and Kate got to open her presents after.  She is our special little girl!  We love you Kate!

Labor Day Weekend fun

Alice having fun with her daddy at our community pool.  Just listen to her laughing and look at her little legs kicking....so cute!

Kate's friend birthday party!

Kate invited her friends for a swimming birthday party.

Kate Jackson, Tess Barthalamue, McKenzie Mapes, Sophia Falcione, & Sasha Jones.

The birthday girl!

Taking Kate out to dinner for a fun family birthday treat!

Going to church

I went to church alone a few weeks ago with Kate, Sam and Alice.  Kate was upset over something I don't recall.  She would not sit on our bench, she sat on the row in front of us with her arms crossed in front of her, laying on the bench on her face with her bottom sticking up.  At some point two women I don't know and who don't know us came and sat on the end of the row blocking Kate's ability to re-join us.  I didn't notice until we had taken the sacrament that these women didn't offer it to Kate.  She of course noticed and started saying loudly how hungry she was.  One thing to note about our ward is that it is a quiet ward especially during the sacrament.  Eventually it was time for the water and again Kate missed it.  I don't remember how that happened, she may have been pouting at the time and refusing it.  Of course she eventually climbs over the bench in front of us and begins saying very loudly how thirsty she is.  NO!  She doesn't want Alice's sippy of water.  NO!  She doesn't want the fishy crackers.  "Mom, you're just going to have to go up there and steal that bread and water!"  Of course the Berkmoes' sitting behind me start laughing, which makes me have to hide my smile from Kate and then she yells, "It's NOT FUNNY!"  Eventually she is placated to some extent and calms down.  At which point I wonder how any single parent could survive church more than once with more than one child?