Happy Birthday Aunt Linzee!

Our Aunt Linzee is the coolest! She is the greatest vet in the whole wide world and she is the one that kept Rosey for us until we got to Texas. Rosey and Aunt Linz have a real soft spot for each other so we wanted to help Rosey say Happy Birthday because we know she would want to.

At last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Daddy has been out of town for a month which, in our humble opinion, is way too long to go without seeing our daddy. But this weekend he came home and it was heaven! We wrestled, tickled, swam, laughed and Daddy's favorite - ate lots of good food! Now he is gone again for another month and we aren't sure if we are going to make it. We may have to have Mommy send us to Delaware in a special delivery box - overnight of course!

It runs in the family...

When I got home from school today I decided I was going to make my own clothing line like Daddy. This is my first design. I would describe it as clean but with a bit of a street vibe - notice the stars on the pants and the one blue stripe across the shirt. A little glitter on the belt adds just the right touch of girly glitz. - Marlena "Evisu" Awitan

A lovely weekend

What a fab weekend we had! Saturday we went to see the play Beauty and the Beast. It took place in a small theater where the seats were in a circle and the show was in the middle. It was sooooooo cool! We couldn't take cameras but when the show was over, we got to shake hands with the cast and Belle gave us a hug! Then on Sunday we went to a Butterfly Festival and got to release the butterflies ourselves. Mine got a little squished when Marlena accidentally stepped on it so Mom said I could bring it home. There were crazy painted longhorn statues at the park where the festival was held so we took a picture while sitting on one. Only in Texas I guess.

"I don't have Rabby. That's the problem."

Rabby - a new outfit and 5 sets of ears later he is still hangin' tough. Rabby has been lost in Seattle, lost in Los Angeles and lost in NYC. Thank goodness we always manage to find him because if Rabby isn't around, there's gonna be a problem.

Last days of summer

Summer is not even close to being gone here in Texas but school started and that put a big damper on our summer fun :) Here is some video of our last days of swimming! (unfortunately mom's cell phone doesn't take the greatest videos)

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

There is nothing quite like an afternoon of popsicles and giggles!

We miss you Daddy!

Mommy made all the Awitan girls get together and take this picture for Daddy because he has been on a trip for three weeks and we think he might forget what we look like. So we wanted to remind him that we are worth coming home to! We love and miss you Daddy! Please come home soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How does your garden grow?

Here I am watering the flowers in the back yard. Do you like my green thumb??

First day of school part 2

Today was my first day of school. It was a short day but I had fun and I am excited to go back tomorrow. I think my mom had a hard time though. I saw her crying as she walked out to the car. Doesn't she know that I'll still be here when she gets back??

First day of school

Boy the first day of school starts really early...especially when you are so excited you can't fall asleep until midnight! I am going to crush second grade! (that's my new teacher Mrs. Dawe)

Last day of summer

Slept in late. Grandmom and Pop took us to eat. Pancakes and sausage for breakfast. Aunt April and Aunt Linzee came to hang out. Rosey is back to normal. Found a great lunchbox and decorated it. Painted nails. Had our favorite pasta with fresh mozzarella for dinner while Mom read books. The only thing that could have made the last day of summer better is if Daddy had been here. At least we have the webcam! Love you Daddy!!!!

One more for Daddy

We are sure that Daddy would be sad that he missed having all of his favorite girls in one place - us, Mommy, Lola, Aunt CC and Aunt Joanne - so this one is for him too. Girl Power!

Picture for Daddy

This picture is for Daddy. Tonight was my 2nd grade orientation and he is out of town so he couldn't be with us. It's a bonus that Mommy is in the picture because usually she is the one taking it! Thank goodness Grandmom acually took one that was in focus!

Poor Rosey

The only cool thing about your dog having surgery is having an awesome aunt who is a vet and she lets you watch! Well, we didn't cause Mom and Dad said no but we could have and that would have been outrageous. Thank you Aunt Linzee for taking such good care of Rosarita. She is getting better by the day!

When does art class start?

We have been practicing all summer and we are ready for art class! Flower and Awitan family portrait compliments of Marlena. Angel compliments of Ava. The queen in her castle garden was a joint effort!

Best buds

Whether we are in Seattle, California, New York or Texas, Riston and I seem to always be best buds. Seeing each other once a year or once a month makes no difference when it comes to building forts, playing dinosaurs or having tickle fights. Although secretly I am glad we are on the once a month schedule!

Who says learning can't be fun?

So we went to Austin last weekend and although it seemed like all we did was play and eat, there still seemed to be a lot of learning going on. Those sneaky parents! Baking cupcakes, making bubbles and watching our cousins icky but cool garden spider eat bugs were just some of the highlights. By the way, Happy Birthday Jade!

Gift

Speaking of cooking...Grandmom and Pop went on a trip through the Midwest and brought us back this yummy treat. We don't know what to make first - Cups of Dirt with Worms or Crispie Monkey Pops. If Rosey had a vote, we bet it would be for the Barking Buddy Dog Biscuits! Thanks G & P!!!!!!!!

Missing Friends

Our best friend Mara moved back to Germany just before we left Seattle. We miss her so much! When are they going to invent a machine that allows you to go to faraway places in the blink of an eye without using fossil fuel and leaving a carbon footprint? ; ) Also, can we learn German in our sleep??