Girl's Got Game

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One Saturday we had a little basketball time as a family. Sidney Kate warmed up and got us a little intimidated by her mad skills. Maybe she'll be skilled like those neighbors of ours. :)

Embree Claire had front row seats to the show and, I'm sure, can't wait to be apart of the action.

Sweet Buster...he's been experiencing seizures lately but he's still the sweetest daggone puppy I'll ever know. (Kevin calls him something else but he's just a furball of sweetness!)

And then there is Indy...he was Papa Cox's favorite and I'm pretty sure Kevin's too. :P

Gettin' in on the game. Such a great passer. :)

A Girl and Her Burro

Who's hiding behind the hat?

It's Embree Claire!

All I can say is..."Aunt Linda would be proud."

Aunt Linda got SKV this hat when she went to Mexico...and it fits ECV perfectly right now. And I can't stop laughing. Mixed with that adorable outfit...she's such a culturally diverse child.

SKVs signature

Here is SKVs signature at age 3 years 9.5 months. The front of the card says "And that land mass over there is called a "stick out" because of the way it sticks out of the water." It has an old guy describing something in the water to an old lady.
This was on Papa's birthday card-pretty funny if I do say so myself. :)

First tub party

This didn't last long...SKV pulled a toy from under ECVs foot while she was standing. It scared her for life...maybe next time. :)
Be prepared to hear scream when poop is actually present-I won't even need to blog that. It'll be the scream heard round the world.

The Look

Embree Claire strolled through Wal-Mart with me tonight as we made a family trip for groceries. Folks were talking to her and commenting on "the look" she was giving...I peeked at her and found this. The more folks commented the lower her head got. She didn't once smile or express any emotion. If more than one person was talking to her she'd move her eyes to each person without moving her head. I couldn't help but laugh-but I'd really like to know what was going through her head. (We saw Wink on our way out-he got grins and happy looks!)

Ansley's 3!!

Our sweet friend, Ansley, turned 3 recently and we were able to celebrate with her and lots of other friends!

Bounce houses are definitely the new favorite thing for many-SKV included!

This bounce house had PRINCESSES!!! on the wall! I didn't even coordinate this-I wanted a picture of her next to the wall of them...she wanted an individual picture with each. (If we ever go to Disney World we better have a great plan and lots of batteries for the camera!
SKV and Cinderella

SKV and Ariel

SKV and Jasmine

She had such a great time, as did Daddy, climbing through the houses.

Some of our fun church friends. (Side note: Mommy, Keri and Jill all went to high school together-and now our kids get to play together-fun!)

Lots of fun kids!

Daddy Time!

The girls know that Daddy is the "fun" one...the rough one...the one that will do dAnGeRoUs things that Mommy wouldn't dare do!

In anticipation...

of the beard rub!

She really enjoys this and feeling his spiky hair.

And this makes her squeal with delight.

Awww...

Down...

up...

...he's getting too old for this or someone is getting too big. :)

Booooring

Morning routines with the girls...our mornings may vary bit by bit, day by day. But most end up with Kevin handling SKV and me handling ECV. This morning they had quality time on the bed together...ECV is enthused.

"Are we going to do anything fun sister?" (How cute is that hand on the chin?)

For Jeremy-since he says the dogs get neglected...this is their normal everything...

Rotten.

Look what I can do!

This was a come up and see what we got day. Of course, the same day we discovered the WM was a bust. :( But no worries-there were plenty of inside toys to see!

For example, this very exciting new fairy dress. She LOVES it!

Our new cash register-because a girl needs one to play store.

And one crawling girl! Woot!

Randoms...

So I totally forgot to let SKV wear her new dress on New Year's Eve...it's a total party dress. So we threw a sweater on and wore it to church. It was a sure hit!

New cars all around!

Going for a family stroll...

everyone ready...

Well, that didn't last long. One full charge and SKV's WM was a bust. Needless to say we are still (January 17, 2012) waiting for Santa's helpers to ship the needed pieces to make it work again. Let's hope a new charger is all it takes!

Hauser Christmas

New Years Eve was the Hauser Christmas gathering...here are some of the shots taken.
Sidney Kate jumping on Grace's new trampoline. Grace, Kambreya and SKV were so awesome at sharing that night-at least from what I saw and heard. Check out that hair...I mean really, where can I get some of that?!

The girls even wanted to share holding ECV. Adorable!

Tucker wanted in on the deal too...even though sitting on her might have sounded like more fun. :)

The crazy girls...

Getting them to all stand and look at the camera is a huge deal...

attempting 3 silly faces...well, this is my silly face says SKV.

Shot of some grandkids and great grands...most of these are greats, Blake and Benjamin are grands...oldest ones on the left.
Till next time!