Enjoying the Feast:
Working on her project:
Out on The Hunt:
Satisfied Seekers:
March 24, 2008
Easter Eve Breakfast & Egg Hunt
On Saturday, we all went to a fantastic Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by my parents' ward.
Enjoying the Feast:
Working on her project:
Out on The Hunt:
Satisfied Seekers:
Enjoying the Feast:
Working on her project:
Out on The Hunt:
Satisfied Seekers:
Happy Family Meals
We've had some great family meals here in California!
Fun at the Olive Garden:
Prepping Pork Burritos:
Easter Eve dinner with the extended family:
Will, feasting at the "Big Table":
Fun at the Olive Garden:
Prepping Pork Burritos:
Easter Eve dinner with the extended family:
Will, feasting at the "Big Table":
First Movie
Rod, my mom, and I took the kids to see "Horton Hears a Who".
As it was Will's first movie, I had to officially document the event.
Will was busy the entire time, but he was happy.
As it was Will's first movie, I had to officially document the event.
Will was busy the entire time, but he was happy.
Shout Hosanna!
Rod came to California to join us for Easter! We were SO thrilled to pick up Daddy from the airport, especially since we hadn't seen him in 5 days.
While I was driving with the kids, I said to Savannah,
"Daddy is going to be so excited! What do you think he will say when he sees you?"
She replied,
"I think he will shout Hosanna!"
I just cracked up laughing. What a funny kid...
While I was driving with the kids, I said to Savannah,
"Daddy is going to be so excited! What do you think he will say when he sees you?"
She replied,
"I think he will shout Hosanna!"
I just cracked up laughing. What a funny kid...
Uncle Aaron Strikes Again
At the risk of embarrassing my brother Aaron, I am going to officially post that he is an absolutely amazing, fun, fantastic, all-around super-cool guy. The kids & I have had SUCH a great time with him during our California visit! He is ALWAYS up for an adventure, he is such a helper, and he is just relaxing & easy to be with.
He has established a tradition with my family of canoing at Lake Natoma. Every time we come, he sets up plans for a perfect boating evening. The best part is, Aaron does it ALL. He rents the canoe, carries it out to the dock, loads it up, and does ALL the paddling. Savannah & I just get to ride, enjoy the view, feed the ducks, and be spoiled. I LOVE it.
The Happy Captain:
With His First Mate:
The Ravenous Ducks:
Escaping from The Birds (they seriously got out of control):
Finding Treasures on Shore:
Watching the Sunset:
He has established a tradition with my family of canoing at Lake Natoma. Every time we come, he sets up plans for a perfect boating evening. The best part is, Aaron does it ALL. He rents the canoe, carries it out to the dock, loads it up, and does ALL the paddling. Savannah & I just get to ride, enjoy the view, feed the ducks, and be spoiled. I LOVE it.
The Happy Captain:
With His First Mate:
The Ravenous Ducks:
Escaping from The Birds (they seriously got out of control):
Finding Treasures on Shore:
Watching the Sunset:
Grandma Dorothy & Savannah Dorothy
Savannah has become quite the little "Grandma's Girl" on this trip!
She is enjoying ALL the attention that goes along with being #1!!
Here they are enjoying gelato:
She is enjoying ALL the attention that goes along with being #1!!
Here they are enjoying gelato:
March 17, 2008
27 (Easter) Dresses
Today was a special day...
Grandma, Mommy & Savannah joined forces to find the perfect Easter dress.
It was a fun (but long) shopping trip & we were so proud of Savannah for being such a great super-model!
Stay tuned for future Easter posts, to find out which dress was the winner!!
Grandma, Mommy & Savannah joined forces to find the perfect Easter dress.
It was a fun (but long) shopping trip & we were so proud of Savannah for being such a great super-model!
Stay tuned for future Easter posts, to find out which dress was the winner!!
A Day with Brooke & Aaron
On Saturday, Brooke & Aaron (my sister-in-law & brother) invited us over to their house for a delicious lunch & a fun viewing of the Blue Angels Air Show (the planes flew right over their house!)
The food was fantastic (especially the rice, Brooke!), the show was amazing, and the company was best of all. We WAY overstayed our welcome, but we just couldn't peel ourselves away from their comfortable, relaxing home.
Thanks for such a fun day!
The food was fantastic (especially the rice, Brooke!), the show was amazing, and the company was best of all. We WAY overstayed our welcome, but we just couldn't peel ourselves away from their comfortable, relaxing home.
Thanks for such a fun day!
Grandma & Papa's House
The kids & I are in California right now, hanging out with my parents & enjoying Spring Break.
Grandma & Papa's house is an absolute oasis of Hinze Family Fun--the kids are in heaven here (Grandma & Papa completely clear their schedules when we come so they can give us endless attention!)
Yesterday, Grandma gave the kids a special bath in her kitchen sink. They played for an hour+ and were hesitant to climb out!
Papa has already "saved" me a handful of times by taking Will off of my hands (& completely out of my sight!) for several hours here & there.
THANK YOU GRANDMA & PAPA!!
Grandma & Papa's house is an absolute oasis of Hinze Family Fun--the kids are in heaven here (Grandma & Papa completely clear their schedules when we come so they can give us endless attention!)
Yesterday, Grandma gave the kids a special bath in her kitchen sink. They played for an hour+ and were hesitant to climb out!
Papa has already "saved" me a handful of times by taking Will off of my hands (& completely out of my sight!) for several hours here & there.
THANK YOU GRANDMA & PAPA!!
March 09, 2008
Saturday
Rod left for Austin this weekend, to play in a big tennis tournament
(He did great!)
So, the kids & I were left to entertain ourselves on Saturday.
I took them back to Lakeshore Learning to do art projects (they made pencil holders)
As you can see, Will really got into it this time!
Later on, we went to a birthday party at Pump-It-Up.
We ALL had a lot of fun, especially zooming down the slide together.
As you can see (again), Will really got into it this time!
We had fun, but we sure miss Daddy!!
(He did great!)
So, the kids & I were left to entertain ourselves on Saturday.
I took them back to Lakeshore Learning to do art projects (they made pencil holders)
As you can see, Will really got into it this time!
Later on, we went to a birthday party at Pump-It-Up.
We ALL had a lot of fun, especially zooming down the slide together.
As you can see (again), Will really got into it this time!
We had fun, but we sure miss Daddy!!
March 07, 2008
The Big Announcement!
Now that I'm 14 weeks along, I thought I should officially post that we are expecting another Hinze family member!
The baby will arrive the first week of September, and we couldn't possibly be more excited for #3.
What a joy & a blessing to have little ones in our lives!!!
The baby will arrive the first week of September, and we couldn't possibly be more excited for #3.
What a joy & a blessing to have little ones in our lives!!!
School Easter Party
I volunteered to coordinate Savannah's school Easter Party. The celebration was today, and we had a great time!
I was in charge of the craft & decided on cottonball lamb pencil holders. The kids enjoyed putting them together...
We also had a big egg hunt--I think Savannah got every bit as excited as she did when she went trick-or-treating. It was fun to watch the kids go for it!
I was in charge of the craft & decided on cottonball lamb pencil holders. The kids enjoyed putting them together...
We also had a big egg hunt--I think Savannah got every bit as excited as she did when she went trick-or-treating. It was fun to watch the kids go for it!
My Little Helper...
At 16 months old, Will is capable of a LOT more than I typically give him credit for.
He understands pretty much everything we tell him, and he really wants to be part of the action.
This morning, he was so sweet to dive in & help me unload the silverware--Way to earn your keep, Hinze!!
Oh, and here he is, showing off our latest Hinze Family Favorite Food--whole wheat breadsticks (I've made them twice this week, and the kids DEVOUR them!!)
He understands pretty much everything we tell him, and he really wants to be part of the action.
This morning, he was so sweet to dive in & help me unload the silverware--Way to earn your keep, Hinze!!
Oh, and here he is, showing off our latest Hinze Family Favorite Food--whole wheat breadsticks (I've made them twice this week, and the kids DEVOUR them!!)
Savannah's Acting Debut!
The parents of Savannah's preschool class were invited to attend yesterday, to watch the children lead the chapel service.
They performed a small "play", and Savannah turned out to be the star of the show...as Jesus.
I just had to laugh because, at 3 years old, I'm certain this was my daughter's one & only opportunity to play the role.
Anyhow, she was absolutely adorable, and I couldn't help but be proud of her, as she was the only child with speaking parts & she did a great job with both of her lines (great voice projection, kiddo!)
Here are a few pictures:
They performed a small "play", and Savannah turned out to be the star of the show...as Jesus.
I just had to laugh because, at 3 years old, I'm certain this was my daughter's one & only opportunity to play the role.
Anyhow, she was absolutely adorable, and I couldn't help but be proud of her, as she was the only child with speaking parts & she did a great job with both of her lines (great voice projection, kiddo!)
Here are a few pictures:
Happy Half Birthday, Savannah!
This post is late, but...
On February 12th, Savannah celebrated her 3 1/2 birthday!
Her school is kind enough to celebrate the half birthdays of the children with summer birthdays (so they don't feel quite so jipped!)
I was excited to take Savannah to the bakery, where she scoured the ENORMOUS book of cakes with literally ANY & ALL themes you can possibly imagine. After a thorough review, Savannah completely fell in love with the Cinderella cake. Actually, it was ALL ABOUT THE PRINCE. She saw Prince Charming on that cake, and couldn't get her mind around anything else--she wanted The Prince. So, she got exactly what she ordered, and here it is...
(Although it's completely inappropriate, I just can't resist mentioning that Savannah got a BIG laugh out of her poop the next day...it was bright blue!)
Ringing the bell at Chapel (the honor of the birthday girl):
A satisfied birthday-cake-eater:
As a side note, Rod can't help but remind Savannah that, when he was a kid, "we didn't have half birthdays..."
On February 12th, Savannah celebrated her 3 1/2 birthday!
Her school is kind enough to celebrate the half birthdays of the children with summer birthdays (so they don't feel quite so jipped!)
I was excited to take Savannah to the bakery, where she scoured the ENORMOUS book of cakes with literally ANY & ALL themes you can possibly imagine. After a thorough review, Savannah completely fell in love with the Cinderella cake. Actually, it was ALL ABOUT THE PRINCE. She saw Prince Charming on that cake, and couldn't get her mind around anything else--she wanted The Prince. So, she got exactly what she ordered, and here it is...
(Although it's completely inappropriate, I just can't resist mentioning that Savannah got a BIG laugh out of her poop the next day...it was bright blue!)
Ringing the bell at Chapel (the honor of the birthday girl):
A satisfied birthday-cake-eater:
As a side note, Rod can't help but remind Savannah that, when he was a kid, "we didn't have half birthdays..."
ALONE IN ARIZONA!!!!
Last weekend, Rod gave me one of the best gifts of my entire life...
He "held down the fort" from FRIDAY MORNING until MONDAY NIGHT while I whisked away ALONE to Arizona & spent 4 fabulous days & 3 relaxing nights with one of my very best friends, Christie.
Christie lived in Dallas for two short years, while her husband was finishing orthodontic school. We spent so much time together, just being moms & enjoying life. Christie was there for me at some very critical times, and I will forever be grateful for her listening ears, her inspiring ways, and her great example. Somehow, we just never seem to run out of things to talk about & (most of all) to laugh about.
So, the weekend was fantastic. We enjoyed shopping, eating, exercising & movie watching, but most of all we enjoyed just spending time together--catching up and talking about life. (Much thank is owed to her husband, Alan, for being so supportive & tending their two boys while Christie & I played.)
Thank you, Christie, for providing me with JUST what I needed--some real relaxation & true friendship. I look forward to the next time!!
Fortunately, my in-laws also live in Arizona, so I was able to spend Sunday evening at their house, enjoying a wonderful dinner. My mother-in-law whipped up an amazing meal & called in the troops (7 of Rod's 8 siblings live in Arizona, and they all came to see me!) I REALLY enjoyed my visit (I just can't get over how different it was to be ALONE!!) & I was so grateful to see them!
Here I am, with some of the girls (Rod's mom, 3 of his sisters, and 1 of my sisters-in-law):
Girl Weekend: The Rest
The rest of Girl Weekend was absolutely spectacular.
On Saturday, we spent three hours at Lakeshore Learning, doing art projects & reading books.
Savannah, focused on her creation (a kitty cat door hanger):
The proud artist:
My little reader:
Afterward, we cruised over to Subway (of course) to grab a roast beef sandwich for Savannah.
Historically, Savannah always stands at the Subway counter & announces her dislike for tomatoes (which she calls potatoes).
All of a sudden, however, she surprised me & said she wanted to try tomatoes on her sandwich.
Well, she tried them...and she liked them!
So...
After our lunch, we hit Lowe's & grabbed a couple of tomato plants. (Along with a basil plant & an oregano plant, so we can grow our own Italian feasts!)
We came home to plant them & we are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of our very own home-grown tomatoes!
We spent Saturday evening watching the all-too-fabulous "Annie". I hadn't seen the movie in years, and it was even cuter than I remembered. Savannah LOVED the music & now (more than ever) wants to get a dog (& name it Sandy, of course...)
Sunday was a long, relaxing day. I just treasured having my little girl all to myself.
We began the day with a yogurt parfait, whole-wheat waffles & blueberries, in the tub:
We enjoyed church together, then came home & made a big batch of cupcakes to deliver to friends. Savannah REALLY struggled with the decision of making vanilla or chocolate cupcakes. HER favorite is vanilla, but she was just certain that some of her friends preferred chocolate. So, of course, we ended up making both! I guess it never hurts to have a couple dozen extra cupcakes! We had a fabulous time delivering the cupcakes & visiting with friends.
A cupcake for Lulu:
Monday morning arrived with tears & a big sob of, "Oh, Mom, is girl weekend OVER?" Of course, we were both sad to see girl-time end, but we were also beyond thrilled to see our boys. They had a GREAT time in Arizona (thanks to my wonderful in-laws for loving & entertaining Will!) & we are so happy to be back together again.
On Saturday, we spent three hours at Lakeshore Learning, doing art projects & reading books.
Savannah, focused on her creation (a kitty cat door hanger):
The proud artist:
My little reader:
Afterward, we cruised over to Subway (of course) to grab a roast beef sandwich for Savannah.
Historically, Savannah always stands at the Subway counter & announces her dislike for tomatoes (which she calls potatoes).
All of a sudden, however, she surprised me & said she wanted to try tomatoes on her sandwich.
Well, she tried them...and she liked them!
So...
After our lunch, we hit Lowe's & grabbed a couple of tomato plants. (Along with a basil plant & an oregano plant, so we can grow our own Italian feasts!)
We came home to plant them & we are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of our very own home-grown tomatoes!
We spent Saturday evening watching the all-too-fabulous "Annie". I hadn't seen the movie in years, and it was even cuter than I remembered. Savannah LOVED the music & now (more than ever) wants to get a dog (& name it Sandy, of course...)
Sunday was a long, relaxing day. I just treasured having my little girl all to myself.
We began the day with a yogurt parfait, whole-wheat waffles & blueberries, in the tub:
We enjoyed church together, then came home & made a big batch of cupcakes to deliver to friends. Savannah REALLY struggled with the decision of making vanilla or chocolate cupcakes. HER favorite is vanilla, but she was just certain that some of her friends preferred chocolate. So, of course, we ended up making both! I guess it never hurts to have a couple dozen extra cupcakes! We had a fabulous time delivering the cupcakes & visiting with friends.
A cupcake for Lulu:
Monday morning arrived with tears & a big sob of, "Oh, Mom, is girl weekend OVER?" Of course, we were both sad to see girl-time end, but we were also beyond thrilled to see our boys. They had a GREAT time in Arizona (thanks to my wonderful in-laws for loving & entertaining Will!) & we are so happy to be back together again.
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