in lieu of a holiday card...

New Years day hike to Madonna peak

We're terrible about getting those holiday cards out, though we love getting them from the many friends and family that took the time to send us a note, a card, or a photo. 

A blog post seems less personal than card, but if you actually check this old site, this posting is especially for you! 

Here's wishing you all a happiness and good health in the new year. 

Happy 4th Birthday, O (and other goings-on since the end of 2011)

Celebrating the big 4!











T-ball--Go Dodgers! (March)



Sand is yummy, to some. Lucky us, a beach day in winter!



Rub-a-dub-dub, my babies in a tub. (January)



Annual New Year's Hike.











Hugo's first Christmas, in Georgia.



The newest cousins.

Kindergarten!

He picked his own first day of school outfit (well, I persuaded him to choose a less loud shirt). He also chose the pumas.

The bucket bike commute. I followed with Hugo in the jogger stroller.



Rilo AND Owen were so excited to be here. Owen was a little bummed he couldn't stay. They have Legos! And snacks.


And now the first day ends. Thanks Mrs. Meyer!

Hello. My name is Hugo.

I was born under the sign of Aries, in the year of the rabbit. I was 8 lbs 8 oz and 21 inches on March 23rd when I arrived 2 weeks before expected.

This is what my family looks like now:

Hanging with my bros:

And just me:

It's been a while...

... but Owen just turned 3 last weekend and, well, we're expecting boy #3 in 3 weeks.

Those clowns...

Welcome, summer! Let the good times begin...

Happy 2010!

Our third annual new year's day tradition: taking a hike. This time, we made it to the P--for "Peace."





May Peace be with you in this new decade and always.







With much love and silliness,
the Yeh-Rippens clan