RIDDING CHRISTMAS OF PESKY CHILDREN

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...WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE (Mark 10:27)

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The End

SHE'S SEVEN!

She didn't find any sand crabs in Carmel, but she found plenty of seaweed to keep her busy.

COEXIST

Skateboarding is not a crime.

WARNING - SHE'S NO MELLOW YELLOW

This past weekend, Miss King was awarded her yellow belt. CONGRATULATIONS AVA! Master Derek is her instructor. This is her classmate, Rebecca.

BYE BYE, BULLARD'S BAR

On our final boat outting of 2010,
Miss King captured a beautiful little garter snake.

the trophy



eye to eye


Is a snake in the hand better than two in the bush?



cheek to cheek

DAY ONE OF GRADE TWO

One sweet second grader...

PHOTO BOOTH FUN AT THE FAIR

SAY AHH...EEEEEK!

I thought I recognized that face...

PARTY GIRL

Ava put on several of her most glittery pieces (including eye shadow) today to attend a birthday party.
This is her standard Don't I Look Adorable?! pose.
It's nice to feel good about what you're wearing...

OFFICER AVA

Someone told me
I'd better behave
or I'd be arrested!
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THE PICTURE DOESN'T DO HER JUSTICE

Ava LOVES the little girls' store called Justice...
This is the yorkie top and ruffly skirt she picked out yesterday.

TUBES & TOES

Ava, Jordyn, Skyler and Keenan had a great time tubing at Bullard's Bar on Monday. Ava's cheeks were sure to be sore the next day from all the smiling!
On Tuesday, Ava and mom enjoyed a day of shopping, pedicures and lunch with some girlfriends.

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE?

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No, I'm sorry to report my love for Oliver is not unconditional.
As a matter of fact, I often feel my blood boil when I find out what he has been up to even though he is just doing whatever it takes to escape isolation and find a human companion to hang out with - the Rav4 be damned!
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OLIVER HOUDINI KING

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Oliver confined in the car...



8 inch space...



Oliver loose in the car...

IT'S GOOD TO BE...

at the lake...

fishing...

successful...

releasing the fish back to the wild...

Ava!

KILLER INSTICTS

This week it was Buddy's turn at the groomers.
On our way out he spied a Guinea Pig and his insticts came alive.
Thank your Maker, creature, you are safe behind that glass...

THE CATTAIL DOG

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Oliver's fur is similar
to cattail fluff and once
he starts shedding, look out!
Now that most of our floors
are covered in dark brown tile,
the never ending supply of dust-
puppies is all too apparent.
On Wednesday he went to the
groomer for a full body shave...
There's nothing like a good haircut!
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Here's the sweet face that helped him sucker his way into the family...
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FIRST DAY OF SUMMER 2010

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Look who joined the family on the boat...
Little Buddy and the Skipper

Dad played with his new father's day camera...

While the girls took a dip...

THE LITTLE THINGS ADD UP

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From day one, Troy has paid attention to fatherly details.
He takes every opportunity to build character, strength and
love in our child's heart, mind and soul.
Ava is one blessed little daddy's girl!

THE EYES HAVE IT

I love to watch
my little one's beautiful face
and see her looking at the world
through eyes almost identical to her daddy's.

WINE, (LITTLE) WOMEN AND SUN

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We enjoyed a lovely Sunday afternoon with friends
at the Petree Estate that overlooks Folsom Lake.
Our buddy Bob Petree is a budding vintner.
Jessica's idea of a taste and Bob's are off
by about 8 fluid ounces - give or take 7.9 fl oz.
If there is one thing Bob is NOT, it's stingy.
The girlies of summer...
Marseille 3, Jordyn 7, Lauren 10, Ava 6, and Skyler 12...

Ava spent the entire weekend jumping in and out of various pools...

The boys, Ethan and Keenan, kept the girls on their toes...

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

Her day included...
playing with cousins and cousins of cousins...
playing at Chuck E. Cheese...
swimming...
AND
LOSING
ANOTHER
BABY
TOOTH!
What a great day!

BATTER UP

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I have heard there are troubles
of more than one kind.
Some come from ahead
and some come from behind.
But I've bought a big bat.
I'm all ready you see.
Now my troubles are going to have
troubles with me!

From
I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew
By Dr. Seuss
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THE GOATEE GANG

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Papa Beile look-a-likes thanks to McDonald's ice cream cones all around
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06.05.10 ~ AVA'S FIRST TKD TEST

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Ava is now an advanced white belt.
Good job Ava!
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Poetry in motion...


Sweetpea and her #1 fan

BOATING BEAUTY

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The sky may have been overcast,
but our Only Sunshine kept things
bright and happy on Memorial Day...
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