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The older two kids have Track Break in February which means they are out of school for the entire month. So we’re subjected to a lot of indoor activities but every once in a while there’s a day that’s not too cold and we venture out into a park. I had my nose buried in […]
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“Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there. ” ~Amy Li As an Only Child Mom who watches her children interact with each other every day, I find myself assisting in the negotiations of hourly battles and I have to […]
posted in: Family, Holidays, Places We Go, Things We Love
Nevada Dance Academy puts on only one recital a year and that’s in the summer. But, Ms. Diane likes parents to see the progress their children have made by mid-year so a Holiday Show is held in one of the dance studios during their regularly scheduled class time. And yes, Bella’s class dressed like little […]
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It was time for Holiday Open House at Sunflower Preschool. And I have to admit that this and their wonderful Mother’s Day Teas are my very favorite moments at Sunflower. Bella’s class wrote their letters to Santa. And the teachers transcribe exactly what the children say…yes, none of us missed the “today” at the end […]
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On Veterans Day, Alex’s Den was asked to march with one of the Boy Scout Troops in the parade. I, as usual, wasn’t completely thinking and dressed the girls in Peace Sign shirts instead of a more traditional red, white and blue. Honest mistake. Imagine my surprise when as we’re standing there, waiting for the […]
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Bella’s preschool took their annual field trip to Ferrari’s Farm here in town. And while we go way out of the way to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, I’ve got to admit that Ferrari has a nice selection and hey, they’re so close. The best part of the trip? Bella got to be bossy. She excels at […]
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Last year, for various reasons, we didn’t go to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm. But, this year we were determined not to miss it. So what if it’s a 2+ hour drive, one way, from our house? I brought along a certain audiobook (which will be mentioned in a separate post) and we packed the kiddies up […]