SeaWorld!

One of the things that we did while in California was finally take the kids to SeaWorld. It was fantastic. Ella is watching the 3D movie of the Polar Express. It was a blast to look down our row and see my kids all intense and wearing huge 3D Glasses.

My handsome son Harper.

Ava thought it would be fun for her and Harper to pretend to swim.

In front of Shamu's Tank

Such an amazing day!

Thanksgiving 2

Hollywood, what can I say, it definatly keeps you on your toes. If you want a concentration of creepers Hollywood can deliver. I was a little nervous to bring my kids for a little walk down Hollywood and Vine. However, I do also have to note that it also keeps you on your toes cause you are always on allert, looking for stars. Quite a unique place for sure.

Ava enjoyed the view.

This guy was amazing

Me a Harp, we both look tired.

It was such a fun day.

Thanksgiving part one.....

We went down to California for Thanksgiving and decided to be very touristy. We went to Seaworld, Hollywood, and of course the Beach. It was a blast. Here is a picture of My mother and two of my sisters, Rach and Ivey and my sweet Ella on Hollywood Blvd.

I also took a lot of pictures for my family. I took some of Rachael

Here she is with her little girls. Izzy

We went to the beach a little bit more North, then usual. It was a blast the beaches get a little bit steeper the more north you go, so the kids had a little cliff to jump off of.


Cousins

HALooWEen!!!

I know it is crazy how behind I am, so Happy Halloween everyone..



Ella was a vampire princess


















Knox was a puppet
























Harper was Diego Animal Rescuer























Ava was Goldilocks, and yes her hair is meant to be golden

Pumpkins

Ashlynn came trick or treating with us, it was a very successful night. Hope you all had a great night as well.

How can SHE be five... sniff snuff

My little Ava has turned five. And I find myself wondering how on earth that could be. Time just moves a bit fast for me. We are so lucky to have her. She is smart and witty. Cute and cuddly. Funny and then some more. In short she is an amazing amazing littl girl.

One thing that I love about Ava is she in never afraid to be herself. She just knows what she needs, who she is. Which can be such a breath of fresh air.

Everyone always tells me that she has a lot of Kraus genes, which may be true, but sometimes. I look at her and see more of me then any of my other kids.

She had a nice quiet Birthday, which I think are sometimes the best.

She wanted a strawberry chocolate cream cake.

Nice picture here with Venom...

Ava birthday ????'s

What is your favorite color?

Pink

What is your very favorite food?

Chicken dumplin soup

What is your favorite toy?

Rapunzel Barbie

What is your favorite thing to do?

Play with sampson, the cat

What do you want to be when you are older?

I want to be good like Ella. ( O my sweetness!)

Five things you love...

Coloring

playing with cat

like to sing

loves candy

loves to play princess with her friend Hayley

Just some random stories and pictures

Here are just a couple random shots. Harper posing with one of his many funny faces.
Ella and her little buddy, Knoxie

Ava just about broke her sweet little nose. This is after about a week of healing, we found out that solid walnut does not give, at all.

I love spirit week! It gives Ella a chance to support the school and be couragous and dress up and have a blast doing it. Here she is as a super hero..

Knox has found the absolute bliss of a nice hot bath. I love this picture.

We are all doing really good... Super busy and super blessed.

A really fun and Much needed weekend....

Two of the most lovely women.... Not only are these two gorgeous.. But they are smart, funny, with-it amazing friends!

Ava loved having a sweet little Emma to play with.

Now these three, hmmm what do I say...... I had the great fortune of running into these guys in College.. I married the silver fox, walter, The kade... The other two married the gorgeous ladies above. I am so glad I still get to chill with them from time to time.

Now, that is one amazing gene pool....

Storytime with Uncle Bingo....

It was such a great weekend, even with a ton of kids, everything was smooth and chill. Come back soon you guys....