Crazy Hair Day

Yesterday was crazy hair day at Mia's school. It is Red Ribbon week and every day they have the kids do something different. I don't know how this hairstyle is going to help Mia Just Say NO but she looks cute anyway.

Halloween Preview

The girls school had a Halloween carnival on Friday so the girls got to try on their costumes.

Daddy's Little Daisies

My little girls in uniform. I don't know why Vivienne is so sad but don't Sophie and Mia look cute.

Mia's First Day

Mia started preschool last week and I wasn't able to be there. My baby is in school now and Daddy can't be there to protect her. I know that she will be fine but I am not sure that I will be. Now all 3 Graham girls are enrolled in school so say a prayer for the teachers at Raymond Elementary. :)

Back to School

Michelle and Sophia started school yesterday while Mia waits at home not so patiently. My poor little baby doesn't get to go to school or play soccer with her sisters yet and it is killing her. Isella is so great though because she puts Sophie's old cleats and chinguards on her for soccer practice and gets her dressed and ready for school, backpack and all. Have a great day girls, I love you and I am soooo proud of you.

Andrew's Senior Picture

We just got Andrew's senior pictures and I had to share it. He only chose one pose in his cap and gown so I really hope he graduates. Of course that is only a joke because Andrew does great in school and I can't imagine how proud I will be to see him graduate. Look how handsome he is too, he has my perfect teeth. I can say that because I paid for them. Love you Bud.

Long time no talk

It's been a while since I have posted anything, mostly because I like to attach pictures with all of my posts but I haven't downloaded any new pictures in a while but I have a couple of the girls having fun in the downtown fountain. The kids go back to school next week and Andrew will be a senior, Michelle will be in 4th grade, Sophia will give Kindergarten another shot, and Mia will be starting preschool. I hate back to school time because of all the fun we have during the summer and because it means the kids are another year older and let's not forget all the back to school shopping. I guess I shouldn't complain because I don't have to do the shopping I just get feel the financial impact and with 3 girls in school now I don't see any relief in sight. It's also the beginning of soccer season for the girls and football season for Dad. Michelle is now a "Green Gremlin" and Sophia is a "Cheetah". Football is going well for me. What seemed to be a pack of clumsy twinkies is turning into a pretty good football team and I am looking forward to our first game.

She's a lady

This was the scene when we got home from the beach during my vacation. My sweet little lady.

Let's get it on!

The girls had alot of fun with my old singlet. I have to admit that they both look better in it than I ever did.

They got me

The day before Father's day I get this picture sent to me by Sarah and silly me, I jump to conclusions and think they got me this beautiful little bulldog puppie. By the time I found out they didn't get it for me I had already gave it a name. Sorry Butkus, I hope you are happy at your new home.

Happy Father's Day

This Father's Day was one of the best ever. I was able to take a week and a half vacation and it was awesome. We didn't go far but we had alot of fun going to Disneyland, Beach, Discovery Science Center, Hiking, Golfing you name it. The kids gave me a beautiful family picture and some really nice cigars.

What Father's day is complete without a makeover.

Sophia's Graduation

Sophia graduated from Kindergarten the other day. The kids made the cutest little hats and the ceremony was adorable. They walked in their little caps and got a rolled up diploma from the Principal. We decided to keep her in Kindergarten one more year because she started school so young but they let her celebrate just the same. We are so proud of our little Sophie and know that next year will be even better than this one. We love you Sophie.
Sophia with Mia (in Sophie's cap with her flowers) and our neighbor Vivienne. Mia just can't wait to go to school.

Visit from Grape Grama

We are going to visit my Grandma next month and I am really excited. This picture is from when Grandma came for Christmas. The girls love Grape Grama, that is what my brother's and I used to call our Great Grandma and now the girls call her that. But make no mistake, Grandma is no little old lady. She still walks and exercises and just painted her bedroom not to long ago. Love you Grandma.

Dad's Birthday

It was my birthday a couple weeks ago and we went to my Mom's house for dinner. My Mom bought me a whole bunch of clothes and the girls gave me a case of golf balls. But these are not just any golf balls they are a box of Calloway Long Distance balls with custom ball markings. So if you are golfing and see a ball with a Happy face (Sophie), a globe colored on it (Michelle), or just some random scribbles (Mia) that's my ball.

Easter Egg Hunt

The cutest part of the hunt was watching Mia get so upset because Michelle and Sophie were beating her to all the eggs. Then she figured out that she could follow them around and steal eggs from their baskets when they weren't looking.

Snow Day

My Uncle Brent and Aunt Kathy invited us to their cabin this year and the girls loved it. It was nice to have a warm place to have hot cocoa in front of the fire.

Mia trying to make a snowball

Enjoying our cocoa

All ready to go

Silly Time

Are you ready to ROCK

Sophie and Mia doing their best KISS impression.

The Price of Beauty

As much as the girls fuss when they get thier hair done I would have never thought they would love to get rollers in thier hair but they do.

Hard Day at Work

Mia loves to take off my boots when I get home. She is the only daughter I have left that will touch my feet without a bribe.

Visit from Nina Michelle

Sophie's Field Trip

Sophia's kindergarten class went to a ranch on a field trip. Here are the pictures.

Just happened to be on Andrew's computer and found some pictures that I haven't posted before. The picture in the snow is from last years trip to the snow and you can tell because Andrew is only a couple inches taller than me in this picture and now he is 6'2". The second picture is of Mia and her friend Isaac. Isaac's sister played on Michelle's soccer team and they just loved to play together. The third picture is from a girl scout ceremony where I got to pin a special award on her.....a very proud moment. The picture actually looks like she sat on a cactus but Michelle just likes to be a ham. The fourth picture is Mia just being cute. You wouldn't believe it but that sweet little angel has a mean streak like a rabid badger when she doesn't get her way. The last picture is Sophia trying to bring me back from the dead after she choked me out then when I played dead she miraculously brought me back to life by kissing my nose. I love being a Daddy.