Vote for Aunt Ellie!!!!

Ellie's Peep O'Rama made it into the semi-finals!!!!  Right now she's 6th out of 42 with 911 votes!  (it's possible I am at least three of those votes.)  If you have a moment, please vote!  (Clarence Thomas Makes A Peep)

Cali kids

It rained here last night for the first time in ages (January?) and the kids were totally thrilled. They immediately headed outside in their boots and their rain coats, wielding umbrellas like swords (who says they have to go OVER your head) and splished and splashed to their hearts content.  But these are California kids.  My favorite exchange:

Anna:  Mom, I NEED my gloves!
Me: Why Anna?
Anna: Because my hands are a little bit wet!

Jack*##: Toddler Edition

The boys have finally figured out how to "ride" their big wheels.  And by "ride" I mean tear head first down the driveway stopping only when they hit something, hit someone or tip over.  I got the videos below. The first one is short and will give you the general flavor.  The second is longer but I had to include.  Dave and I watched it 7+ times last night and by the end were crying we were laughing so hard.  It's probably not as funny as we think it is.  We're tired.

Eli in blue helmet, Roby in yellow.