Spring has sprung... a leak!!

It seemed like winter was going to last forever. And it did. We guess mother nature has had some trouble deciding what she wants to do with spring this year. Maybe some snow, maybe some sun, maybe some rain. Who knows? We're in the rainy part right now. Hopefully things will let up a little so we dont end up down the river (which is embarrasing if you live in the desert).
Weather notwithstanding, we have been working on some home improvement the past few weeks. It started with painting the dining room during which we inadvertantly painted some of the carpet. This means we are now also working on some new floor covering as well. But both projects are giving birth to all kinds of home improvement activities and it looks like we will have plenty to keep us busy until the sun moves in for the summer.
Speaking of better weather, Luke started practices for the upcoming t-ball season and he looks good to be in the starting line up next week when games begin. He's got the rocket arm and precision throwing down but will need to work on his batting and not taking his shoes off in the middle of the game skills. Rylee continues with dance at school but is hoping for her Princess training to begin officially as soon as possible.
So we suppose things are pretty good in this part of the world. How about yours?

Happy Halloween!!

Hey there!! Just making some changes to blog and getting ready for Holdaway Christmas, also known as Halloween. We are still here, happy, and healthy and look forward to tricking seeing you this season!! So drop us a line and let us know what you're up to!!

The Princess & the Party(s)

wOw! It's been quite a busy February and it's only half over!!

We started out with Rylee's birthday weekend. First it was a little surprise pizza party at the local pirate-themed restaurant, where both kids were immediately scared to death by a) all the pirate-waiters walking around, then 2) the thunderstorm effects which included lightning and thunder, and finally the frequent pirate battle show with pretend cannon fire and smoke machines. Luckily, these fears were easily remedied by the arrival of pizza and bread sticks.

After, it was off to the arcade where we competed with college students to play games that were clearly designed for small children. When that ship had sailed we headed back to port to get ready for Saturday.

As dawn broke (not a Twilight reference) we prepared for the "friends" party more appropriately princess themed. 10 giggling little girls all dressed as their favorite princess converged at Nana's house for (of course) giggling, eating cake, opening presents, and an appearance from real royalty, Princess Amerah. The princess told stories about her many adventures and took pictures with each little girl (and a few of the boys) and even brought in her magical dog. She was actually able to get those little princess types to sit still for nearly half an hour!

P.S. - If you are looking for a good party idea for you little girl, Princess Amerah is the real deal... we highly recommend her!!!

P.S.S. - Below is an inside look at what boys do at princess parties:


The party then moved over to Grandma's where extended family got a chance to hang out and eat more cake.


All in all we made thru the weekend and no princesses were harmed in the process (short of anything psychological) and we had a pretty good time. So I think it will be recorded in history as a success. Now where did I put that crown...

Tune in next time when you'll here Scott say:

"Are you sure this isn't dangerous?"