earl family blog book 2013

every year we "surprise" our parents with a year in review book:

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looks can be deceiving

this may look like an old water heater, but i bet you didn't know it was a bucking bronco.  

these kids were having a blast "helping" Jason!  on a side note: we know have hot water again!  win-win!

student of the month!

Madeline was chosen student of the month for the attribute of Gratitude.  We couldn't be prouder. 

Mrs. Casey wrote, "Maddie is a respectful, polite and kind girl.  She helps her peers whenever it is necessary and Maddie is a role model to our class."

it's is always so wonderful to see others see the great qualities in our kids that we see.  

zoe 5 months

'nuff said!

thanksgiving

these are the only photos i got from our amazing Thanksgiving in California. 

everything was gorgeous, everything was delicious, and we had an amazing time with family and friends!

november fun

our November was unusually slow thanks to this little monkey. she keeps us up and keeps us on our toes all day.  there is very little photographic evidence of this.  

zoe 4 months

our little caboose is 4 months