Easter Photo Shoot 2012

Well, it's been a while but, in my defense, I've been kinda busy. The photo shoot below is proof of why I was in hibernation. Enjoy a glimpse into our circus act.

Scott Emerson Marsh!!!!

He's arrived!!!! We're so happy he's with us! And now I can breathe again without pain in my ribs :)

Scotty's stats:
9lbs., 12oz., 21 3/4in.

Arrival Date:
December 1st at 10:33am

All Aboard!!!!

Our annual trip on the Polar Express took place last Sunday. It's a special ride available through the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento. The ride follows the story of The Polar Express. They even provide hot chocolate and a cookie! The best part, however, is when the train arrves to the North Pole and Santa hops in. He sings songs with the kids and gives them each a special bell made by elves in the North Pole. The kids love it and it puts the season in your heart. Below are some candids from the day:

First Annual Raingutter Regatta Competition

Yesterday evening, Tiger Cub Scout Marsh had his first "Raingutter Regatta" Competition. He and his father had no idea what to expect. Despite this uncertainty, they worked hard on their boat, put on their game faces, and blew as hard as they possibly could into a straw.

Here's a glimpse of "The Competition":






The rules and regulations of the competition were simple:

1. Build your boat.
2. Blow in straw.

Sam's first competitior was a fellow tiger cub....He smoked him:



Tiger Cub Marsh then challenged a bear cub...He smoked him as well:



It went on and on like this throughout the evening. Tiger defeat? Check. Bear defeat? check. Wolf defeat? Check. There were two things Tiger Cub Marsh relied on:

#1: Technique-He blew in the same spot at the bottom of his mast...every...single...time:



#2: Intensity -No one was going to beat The Tiger:



Here are some of his fellow cub scout homies cheering him on:


AT the end of it all, there was a winner....


And a cute trophy to bring home....

Little Lady Gets Her First Haircut

Izzy had her first haircut last Thursday.

For those of you thinking, "Has Cathy not really taken her to get her hair cut in three years?"

My response is...."Just look at the pictures below...Would you cut it?"

I thought so.

Izzy and her "before" shots....





Izzy and her "After" shot....You might be thinking it looks a lot like her "before" shot and, well, you're right. I forgot to take an "after" shot and, quite frankly, the two inches I had them cut off didn't make much of a difference. Go figure.