Update

Whew - finally finding some time to get caught up and come up for air.

First, Emily came home the other day determined to learn how to ride her bike w/o training wheels. Darcy pulled them off and after a few false starts and spills away she went! No turning back now - so proud of her. 

Second, Ellie received a "marvelous mathematician" along with about 10 other second graders in recognition of her math skills. Nice to see her holding her own with the boys!

Third, Ellie had a successful year of girl scout cookie sales. Thanks for all all the cookie purchases everyone. Here she is manning the troops cookie display out in front of Wallmart.

Fourth, the rain and "cold" out here didn't let up in the latter half of February or the start of March. The Weather Channel estimated that California had received 18 trillion gallons of rainfall (and we have had a few storms come through since then) and I think the drought is officially over! In addition, for the first time in recorded history (at least 142 years) the mercury did not reach 70 degrees in LA. Needless to say we have had a ton of softball and soccer rain outs. In fact Emily is still waiting to get her first game in as everything has been washed out.

Ellie's softball team, the eLEMONATORs, has gotten a few games in and is off to a 4 win 0 loss start. She is playing shortstop, catcher (threw out a girl stealing 3rd yesterday), and usually gets an inning in the outfield. So far hitting is going much better this year as well, at least when she works the count to have the coach pitch.

Ellie behind the plate! 

No action shots of Emily yet unfortunately but here she is in her uniform. The Sunshine Unicorns are going to be tough, if they can ever get a game in (or practice in for that matter). She is itching to get out there on the soccer fields.