Is five years too long to wait between posts?  I’d say yes.  But, we’re back and maybe that is all that matters.  Much has changed.  Lulu and G-Star are in second grade and kindergarten, and our family has moved to (drumroll please) .  .  . Chicago.  The move is new and as we have been settling in to our new city I realized that this blog may be the perfect way to keep track of our adventures.  So, stay tuned for a recap that will be coming soon.  In the meantime, here is a look at where we were in our last post and where we are today.

Easter egg hunts, jelly beans, and head-holding contests. . . .  what more could you wish for?

Lulu and G-Star took their first trip to Hawaii this Spring.

Lulu found the travel to be exhausting. . . .

Up at 4:00 a.m.; napping by 8:00 a.m.

but she quickly perked up for pool time.

G-Star also loved the pool.

He also got used to napping in the cabana.

When cousin HT arrived, the fun really started.

We were all sad to say goodbye. . . .

In February, Mommy and Daddy finally got around to taking Lulu on her first visit to the zoo.  Lulu was excited and, of course, stylishly prepared for her first visit.

G-Star joined in on the fun.  He was equally enthusiastic.

Lulu got a boost from Daddy to get a better look at the Gorillas,

And crouched down to observe the Lions sleeping.

It was a fun, beautiful day.

G-Star was baptized on February 19, 2012.  Here are a few photos.

G-Star looking quite handsome for brunch.

Lulu getting ready for the big day.

Because Lulu’s brother arrived on Christmas, Mommy and Daddy arranged for Santa to make a special delivery a few days after Christmas this year.  Lulu was so excited to see her new red kitchen from Santa Claus.  Grandma and Grandpa brought her a cradle, which Elmo and Grover were happy to use.  It was a fun Christmas for Lulu this year.

G-Star Is Disinterested In The Christmas Festivities (12/28/2012)

Lulu has been very busy for the past eight months. . . . here photo recap:

Summer Fun 2011

Summer Fun 2011

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Grandkids’ Campout 2011

July in Newport Beach, CA.

Lulu & Ellis

Ellis is making his move.

Cousin HT arrives October 17, 2011

Halloween 2011

Halloween 2011: Lulu & HT

Lulu is the cutest owl.

Thanksgiving 2011

Christmas Tree Time

Too big?

Christmas 2011

Christmas cookies with Mommy.

Ready for presents!

Baby Brother G-Star arrives 12/25/2011.

Lulu is a big sister!

Updates, updates, updates. Lulu has been up to all sorts of stuff over the past several months. We can’t wait to tell you all about it.

Lulu has had a very fun fall.  We have been enjoying a nice, long, indian summer and Lulu has been practicing her crawling (she became mobile on October 20, 2010) and hanging out with her friends Dylan, Maddie and Claire.

Lulu also enjoyed spending time with Grandma W. and Grandpa and Grandma M.

Lulu dressed up like a bumble bee for her first Halloween.  Buzzzzzzzzz . . . buzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

More to come soon. . . .   We spotted the tip of her first tooth on Halloween!

Darling Lulu has been very busy over the past six weeks or so.   First, she’s been learning how to eat.  She LOVES sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatos, zucchini, squash, avocados, cheese, bread, and pasta.  She’s also loves Happy Baby organic green puffs.

These are like baby-crack.  She can’t get enough.  If I leave a cupboard open and she sees the container, she goes nuts.

Lulu had her first cold in August.  She was still pretty cute, even while she was sick.  Thankfully, she’s been healthy since then.

Lulu also learned how to swing this summer.  Now she loves going to the park with mommy to ride on the swings.  To see Lulu swinging, follow this link.

She’s not crawling yet, but she’s getting closer.  We’ll keep you posted.