I love these letters!

A few days ago, while playing on "Playhouse Disney" Ame found a video example of how to make a single serve of ice cream in a bag. That being a BUSY DAY, I told her the next day, when we had more time, we'd try it. Well the next day was, lets just say, a BAD ATTITUDE DAY with Ame, so I told her we would have to do another day, when she had a better attitude. This is the letter I got later that day.
interpretation (if needed):
I really want to make ice cream
So can you let me
pretty please let me
And the picture is US sharing an ice cream cone. I soo love the letters and notes I get from her. Reminds me a lot of myself, as a little girl! (right mom) Unfortunately it has been COLD since and I just haven't FELT like making ice cream-more like hot cocoa!

more dance...THE RECITAL

The BIG day was a crazy one! The recital started at 3:30, so I headed over with Ame and Kaipo about 2:45 when the doors opened to the auditorium. There was a huge line and by the time we got in, our seat where 3/4 of the way back or more. Here's Ame WAITING to head back stage. Ame with our neighbor Azlin.

Not a very good pic, but here's Ame ON STAGE.

Quinn was able to get a bit closer to video,
so hopefully it is a little closer up (we haven't watched it yet)

The girls waiting backstage (in the hallway actually)for their big finale.

One of her dance buddies

Here's our big star with her trophy and flower(from mom and dad)

I think this is her favorite pose

Thanks Karli and LeAnne for coming to watch. We really appreciated your support!

father and sons

Kaipo and Daddy made it father and sons BREAKFAST. Quinn isn't much of a camper, plus he had a bunch of work calls, so they just went up in the morning. Does Mr. Mischief look like he had fun?
I would imagine that water was pretty chilly, but Kaipo doesn't
seem the least bit bothered by the temperature.

Fun daddy and son time!

Except where is daddy...I guess behind the camera