jordan-he has been swimming like a mad man.
-he took lessons at the park and recs pool and has made some big improvements in his strokes.
-he is reading just as madly. lately it has become a task to get him to put his book down and get outside of the house. if he could find a way to swim and read at the same time he would be set. -he will be taking a mini vacation next week to visit his old friend owen in sacramento.
-he is being a great big brother and playmate to his sibs. thanks jord.
andrew-he is growing and becoming such a big boy (his legs are still skinny)
-he is starting to enjoy reading on his own. he still need encouragement to pick up a book.
-he is making us laugh all the time.
-he can swim like a fish. we have encouraged him to join the swim team but he's not interested in swimming laps.
-he loves watching america's got talent and wipe out.
-can use chopsticks better than me.

sofia
-has been busy being bossy
-took two swim lessons and can swim on her own. she loves doing belly flops into the pool.
-she works on her homework while the boys do their math workbooks.
-is very comfortable behind the camera. she has taken some good photos lately.
-she loves singing don't stop believing from the glee soundtrack.
-wants to be a power puff girl.
-is a great dishwasher unloader.

bobby
-has been working too hard. but we love him for that.
-has been playing softball like a pro. we love going to his games and rooting him on.
-is dreaming of a brand new camaro and ski boat.
-has the high score on bejeweled . . .but not for long.
me
-i'm staying sane around these kids.
-have been dairy free for three weeks. hopefully we can figure out if i have an allergy to milk or my symptoms are from something else.
-saw an ear, nose and throat dr. for my ear infections. he thinks it might be milk allergy too.
-am longing for a slice of cheesy pizza.
-have been attending pto meetings and getting ready for the new school year.

we
-are getting ready for our italy trip and the first week of school. so nervous about both.
-have been to the beach, the aquarium and the new outdoor mall in glendale.
-spend most of our days at the pool.
-are going to the big bad voodoo daddy concert on sunday.
-bobby and i are going to the dodger game on sunday and sitting in the dodger club seats. bring on the free hot dogs and nachos.
-visited our baby cousin grady and talk about him alot.
-are going to sacramento to pick up our boy and spend some time with our good friends too.
-miss you all and can't wait to see you.
and that is the happy recap.