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We knew this day was coming and sure enough, it’s here. Kata has braces!! She has an expander up top and a retainer on the bottom. And I have to give her credit because she has adapted to them very quickly. Here she is drinking her morning shake with all that stuff in her mouth! […]
posted in: Family, Milestones
So as I play catch up on my posts, I know that the Number One question on your mind is…did I go and see Eclipse at the Midnight Show?? Of course, I did. Silly Rabbits. I did. Not only did I see Eclipse. I saw Twilight and New Moon, too. You see my friend, Miss […]
posted in: Books, Family, Things We Love, Twilight
At Nevada Dance Academy, there are strict rules. For example, there is always but always a Dress Rehearsal the day before the annual recital. Hair and costumes must be in place but no make up is necessary. It reminds me of all those wonderful skating competitions and shows I participated in and loved. But now, […]
posted in: Family, Things We Love
Bella is done with preschool which means Ken and I are done with preschool as well. Don’t get me wrong, we loved our years at Sunflower Preschool but, we’re ready for more Big Kid pursuits. Or are we? So as we made the journey across town, from Sunflower to home, for what was surely the […]
posted in: Family, Milestones
Ah, the time for Father’s Day Pizza party at preschool had arrived. While it’s similar to the Mother’s Day Tea Party, it’s not. You see all these dads/grandfathers/uncles/godfathers show up on a weekday afternoon to eat pizza and watch a show put on by the very excited students. Do you guys see Bella? Her excitement […]
posted in: Family, Holidays, People We Love
It’s the sixteenth anniversary of the movie, “Hoop Dreams“. I remember when it came out, Ken was still coaching High School Basketball and I thought that every parent of every player should see the movie. Promise me that if you haven’t seen it that you will, especially if you’re a coach or if you have […]
posted in: Family, Things We Do
I cannot believe our youngest turned five. It’s been an interesting five years to say the least. When I think back to the summer six years ago and our decision to move out of the Bay Area and here to Reno, all I remember is stress. Then to add to it, we found out that […]