Sneaky girl

This is the fourth angel in our life, our little doll. This is also, I think, our dangerous, silliest, craziest and loudest of them all. I took out the trash knowing I better watch her because she heard it from the living room while playing. Sure enough, her toys were an afterthought and this was an adventure. This is her cracking up after I caught her in the act.

She thinks she is being a sneak as she looks for me but I now watch her every second or ELSE!

This girl has a sparkle about her, she brings us such delight!

Bennet June Rice

She's here. Our new niece. Yippee. I love her and may just steal her
from Brooke and Trav.

Fwd: Train ride

First train ride with her sweet friends, Sophie and Lexina.

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Heidi and me

Ye haw!

These two are having such a great time! Go Country!

Family Fun Run

We did the Costa Mesa run yesterday and had an awesome time! These two, Granny and Sofia, were stuck at the hip. They ran the 5k, yep, that's right, Sofia did it.

You'll notice the sweet T's on all of us. That's what you get when your family owns a screen printing company, www.cotton-fever.com

Uncle T had Harper and Finley in his jogger and he came in first, by a long shot.

Uncle Bryan and Auntie Mymy (Myra) ran with Ava. What a cute fam!

Daddy came to wish us off well but he had a prior golf tourney with a high school friend. Missed you Jeffy but good job on your longest drive trophy!

Grandad pushed Bella and came in strong with Myra's dad.

Finishing at the track was an exciting moment. Terrible shot because I was so excited to see them and the iphone wasn't cooperating.

Grandma Rice came to cheer us on.

Rubi was wanting to run the whole time so I finally let her out and Sofia took her on a "jog".

Ended with a yummy meal at IHOP. This was a sight to see in itself.

After the run, sweet Lilah just hanging out and cheering on the crowd. She loves to sit and has a huge smile the whole time.

Our friends and neighbors, Ryan, Tasha and Maria were there amongst so many others. I highly suggest doing this next year. Even the shirts and goody bags were great. Such a fun family morning!

Bella's list

I have little list makers and always think i should save them but i don't. This one is just to cute from our sweet Bella. I found this on the table and loved it. I had Sofia and Annalisa translate a couple words for me. Try to figure it out before you read my list. We were seriously cracking up hard over this. Oh, my sugar lover...

Spring Break

First day of Easter break was at the beach with some great friends.
Forgot my camera and my phone died after I got this sweet picture.
What a beautiful day! The kids had the best time. You'll know where to
find us tomorrow...

First Food

She loved her peas and then her pears. Our little bottomless pit. I
ended up giving her the jar and spoon because she is a grabber! It's
so fun how excited she is about these new tastes. My little hellers
were in her face very excited for her. Rubi had a gag reflex when I
asked her if she wanted some peas. We were all cracking up.

First swing!

Happy Girl

A new seat for our big girl! 6 months today. Dear Mr. Time, please
slow down.

Our lil' Baker

More mama more, I'll share. She is a sales girl at 2!

Lilah

Happy Birthday Sofia!

Such a fun week of celebration for Sofia's 8th birthday. Started with Mimi and Papa Jim taking the girls for the night and to Irvine Spectrum to shop. Then a celebration for all the Rices at Granny and Grandads house, bowling with her a couple of special friends after school and another birthday dinner at Mimi and Papa Jims house. She also gets to go shopping to Old Navy with Papa and I think she's getting a little spoiled. I might need to join in... Joy and Keli were able to hang out, and help out. Thanks friends!

Sofia, Lexina, Sophie, Sophie anxiously awaiting to bowl.

So fun daddy was able to join.

Gg, and Gpops certainly are a must at our parties. Always a joy when we get to be with them!

After Gpops got his own lane he ended up letting the girls take over, thanks Gpops!

Eve, Camille and all the girls eating there "fake it" cupcakes. Mmmmm!

Twinkies with a big chocolate S for the birthday girl!

Bella so excited to wish her sister a happy day. Thanks Kara for the balloons! The sensation lasted a week with our kiddo's, even when they all died. It was so funny what makes them laugh.

This little one is our comedian these days. Too funny and full of Joy!

I started out, alone, with high hopes for this 14 layer cake (recipe off of Oprah) and then 3 little helpers came in one at a time. I did not lose hope for the taste but as for the appearance? You be the judge of that!

It was much like a pancake with a butter cake taste. Next time I would do a chocolate cake but I did love the glaze that went with it.

Grandma Rice still going strong. We are so lucky to have some of our amazing and generous grandparents around us .

We also made a ton of little tiny cake pops. http://bakerella.blogspot.com/ These little treats are so good and so fun to make. You bake a cake, let it cook and then crumble it into a big bowl. How fun for the little ones! Then, you mix a frosting, homemade or store bought, roll out and freeze. A few more steps with a cookie cutter and some melted candies but its very worth it!

Rubi thought that since they were the perfect size for her, they were made for her.

I guess we officially have a big girl. She is growing up right in font of our eyes. I can hardly stand it and at the same time LOVE it! She is learning to steer all that passion of hers in the right direction and I believe this girl is one to watch!

Jog A Thon

It was a perfect day and ended with icecream. All the kids loved it
and even Rubi got a treat.

Sofia and her classmates

Bella had a blast!