Cafe Superstar Award

Katie's school is starting a new incentive in the café. One person each day will receive the "Cafe Superstar Award". They get to hang a fancy sign on the back of their chair for the whole day, they get a prize and get to meet the head of the school at 8:30 the next day to ring the bell and say the pledge of allegiance over the speaker. Katie received this award today!

Happy Birthday Betty!

Betty (Regina's Mom) was in good spirits today as we all helped her celebrate her birthday. Her first birthday wishes came shortly after she got up, from her eldest daughter Sue and her family via Skype. Later, she was treated to a live performance of "Happy Birthday" from her youngest daughter Edy and her family via Skype. Betty opened presents Edy had sent earlier in the week and was especially entertained by 5-month-old baby MacKenzie during their video chat. She's such a cutie. We can't wait to get our hands on her! And later in the day, Betty received more birthday wishes via Skype from her son Jim and his family. For her birthday dinner, we fixed shrimp and french fries, followed up by a grand finale of chocolate birthday cupcakes and ceremonial blowing out of the candles. Oh, and more presents. She had a good day!

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2010

Today we decided to drive up to Mt. Vernon to see the acres and acres of tulip fields as well as the beautiful gardens at RoozenGaarde. It was a rain-free, partly-sunny day, so it was a popular destination. The traffic was dreadfully congested, but we hung in there and it was totally worth it. Below are a few pictures from the trip and online I have a bunch more to look at: click here.

Katie's New Bunk Bed

Over the weekend we shopped IKEA and ended up buying Katie a new bunk bed and all new bedding! She's been asking for a bunk bed for quite some time and we decided that now is as good a time as any. It was too big to fit in our vehicle, so we had it delivered today. Regina put it together (with only a little help from Katie and me) and it's ready to be slept in tonight! Katie is so excited!

BEWARE OF IDENTITY THEFT THIS EASTER!

I received these pictures in an email the other day from my aunt and they're just too good not to share here. They're awesome! :o)

Katie's Bunny Pictures

A couple of weeks ago, Katie had her portrait taken with a real bunny at Yuen Lui photography studio in Bellevue.

Happy Easter!