Hawks Bathing in the Shade

Every July we take a trip down south to spend a week of fun in the sun with Los Lynches.

The rest of the year Mommy & Daddy Hawk spend a lot of time responding to questions as follows: How long until we go to "Sun Diego" again? How long is a year from now? Is a month from now tomorrow when I wake up? Etc.

Finally, the special day arrives and the girls are plucked from their little nests at 5AM. Daddy Hawk takes care of the grocery run, car packing, and early AM driving. We usually arrive in San Diego 10-11 hours later after visiting every McDonald's bathroom on the I-5. God forbid the girls(including mommy) coordinate potty breaks.

Some rare pics of hawks in the sun:






We also had Nora Jane's birthday party in San Diego which went down in usual style. See for yourself.



The happier moments:


Yeah, it was staged. (Auntie Annie had whispered "Will you smile for a picture with me if I give you your present?")


"And one more & we'll give you all your presents..."


Note to Mama Hawk: Next year keep "Sun Diego" and the birthday festivities separate.

Happy Birthday to Nora Jane!

NJ is 4!!!! She got VERY angry in the morning in reponse to me wishing her a happy birthday and said "I'm still 3, mama!! My party is in San Diego". We are having a little party with her 3 cousins in San Diego when we go down for our annual beach trip. Apparently, you don't age unless you have a party. Hmmmmm, I think I just might give that one a shot.

Hello Kitty made a special appearance at Rose & Al's daycare to wish NJ a Happy Un-Birthday, nonetheless.

Gracie the Grad and Daddy

Gracie the Grad and Mommy

Gracie and her prescool teachers

Kiddie Hawk Graduates from Preschool

Sniffle, Sniffle, Sniffle...[wiping tears]

Last year Bill & I were slightly torn about whether or not to send Gracie to kindergarten. She's a November birthday & she legally could have started last fall. We went with our gut which told us to wait. We are SO happy we did. She's really grown up this year socially & academically and is so excited for Kindergarten next year. I hope this enthusiasm keeps up until fall. Only time will tell.

Here's her preschool graduation picture:

Hawks Hiding Napkins