A preview of our 2013 Christmas Card. Look for it in the mail! Or just check it out online.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Saturday, November 16, 2013
New Computer=More Posts! (Hopefully)
Mexico!
Our old computer was painfully slow and deterred me from updating the blog. I'm hoping our new computer will make things easier and give me less of an excuse to not post regular updates.
There are soooo many photos and updates to share, but I'll start with Mexico. Wow, that was four months ago! I can't thank enough the Hernandez family, in Leon, for their hospitality and generosity this summer for having hosted us in their home while the girls attended school. Valeria and her family were so warm and welcoming that I can't thank them enough.
My cousins, aunt and uncle, were also so loving and generous with their time and letting us borrow their huge van to get around. We could have had such a wonderful time without them. Muchisimas gracias!!
Leon, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Queretaro, Puerto Vallarta...ahhh...Mexico lindo y querido! Until next year we hope!
Our old computer was painfully slow and deterred me from updating the blog. I'm hoping our new computer will make things easier and give me less of an excuse to not post regular updates.
There are soooo many photos and updates to share, but I'll start with Mexico. Wow, that was four months ago! I can't thank enough the Hernandez family, in Leon, for their hospitality and generosity this summer for having hosted us in their home while the girls attended school. Valeria and her family were so warm and welcoming that I can't thank them enough.
My cousins, aunt and uncle, were also so loving and generous with their time and letting us borrow their huge van to get around. We could have had such a wonderful time without them. Muchisimas gracias!!
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| My cousins Miky, Mari, Diana, Quique, Bisa and Gael |
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| Sofia wall-climbing at Kidzania (a very interactive kids park) |
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| My cousin Gael |
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| Sofia gets ready to make a cake |
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| Cousins Geovana and Baruc wait for Sofia to finish scaling that wall |
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| In the pretty city of Quezquipuican, Queretaro |
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| Val's mom, Vanya and Fiona |
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| Valeria and Sofia |
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| Valeria and her sister Itzel with the girls |
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| Val's dad, Pedro, and little brother Juan P. |
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| First day of school with cousins Sofi and Majo |
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| Getting ready to ride a horse |
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| Tia Rosalba and the girls |
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| Tia Diana and Quique in Puerto Vallarta |
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| Fiona in the little pool on our balcony in Puerto Vallarta |
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| Darling Fiona |
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| Fiona getting strapped to zipline |
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| Sofia being strapped. |
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| Fiona |
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| Sofia |
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Kindergarten and Second Grade: Watch Out!
The girls started the new 2013-2014 school year with crisp, new uniforms and fun new backpacks and assorted school gear.
Fiona started kindergarten today, August 21st and Sofia is feeling very proud to start second grade.
I'm very proud of them for getting up early and ready to start a new school year! I'm sure they will do awesome.
Fiona started kindergarten today, August 21st and Sofia is feeling very proud to start second grade.
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| On our porch...sorry, couldn't get the image to rotate. |
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| In Fiona's kinder class |
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| Ready to start second grade! |
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
What have we been up to the last six months you ask?
Well, I started this in Leon, three weeks ago, when I had some time. And yet I still didn't have time to finish. I'm just going to post what I started and come back again soon!
I'm going to try to stay current with the blog again, for those few loyal readers!
Here's some highlights, month-by-month, from the winter months.
January/February
Princesses on Ice
The girls resumed school and ice skating lessons, culminating in a Princess on Ice show in which they starred.
The Ice-scapade was held in 18 degree weather and the kids performed without jackets. They were troopers and Fiona, who hadn't bothered to participate in practice sessions, but a few times, followed the routine.
Obama's Inauguration
We celebrated Obama's Second Term by watching his inauguration. Four years ago I had canvassed door-to-door with Fiona in the Ergo, and here we are again!
Skiing!
Unfortunately global warming is definitely real since we only had a few days of snowfall in Cleveland and then it didn't last very long. We took advantage one day and went cross-country skiing.
Dinner Club! Gangsta Style
We hosted dinner club by having a Murder Mystery Theme. The setting was a 1920's speakeasy in which a major crime figure was murdered. One-by-one (of the guests) was killed off until the first murderer was unmasked. It was a great time, even if have the time we had no idea what was going on.
Sofia did very well in her class's poetry recital. She practiced for months, remembering her parts in three different poems.
Maple Sugaring
We continued our annual tradition (second year in a row!) and went maple sugaring. The girls tried on the buckets that kids their age would have helped carry to their village. Cleveland's climate allows for some great maple production and we saw how trees are tapped and how the sugar water is turned into maple syrup.
Sofia learns to ride a two-wheeler!
It was a beautiful afternoon so after eating some pancakes with Cleveland maple sugar Sofia tried riding her two-wheeler. After many attempts, on the grass to cushion any falls, she felt a little more confident to try it on the asphalt path. I ran alongside her, holding on lightly to the back of her bike. She stopped wobbling enough for me to begin to let go from time to time and began running faster until she took off on her own. She went up and down the path, grinning from ear to ear, proud of her achievement. I was very happy and proud and tried not to cry.
Fiona practiced on the balance bike and go the hang of it as well. She'll be ready for a two-wheeler in no time!
And I'll try to post again soon.
I'm going to try to stay current with the blog again, for those few loyal readers!
Here's some highlights, month-by-month, from the winter months.
January/February
Princesses on Ice
The girls resumed school and ice skating lessons, culminating in a Princess on Ice show in which they starred.
Sofia's wearing a black hat and Fiona a pink hat.
The Ice-scapade was held in 18 degree weather and the kids performed without jackets. They were troopers and Fiona, who hadn't bothered to participate in practice sessions, but a few times, followed the routine.
Obama's Inauguration
We celebrated Obama's Second Term by watching his inauguration. Four years ago I had canvassed door-to-door with Fiona in the Ergo, and here we are again!
Skiing!
Unfortunately global warming is definitely real since we only had a few days of snowfall in Cleveland and then it didn't last very long. We took advantage one day and went cross-country skiing.
Sofia's attempt at downhill skiing
Dinner Club! Gangsta Style
We hosted dinner club by having a Murder Mystery Theme. The setting was a 1920's speakeasy in which a major crime figure was murdered. One-by-one (of the guests) was killed off until the first murderer was unmasked. It was a great time, even if have the time we had no idea what was going on.
March
Sofia's Poetry Show
Maple Sugaring
We continued our annual tradition (second year in a row!) and went maple sugaring. The girls tried on the buckets that kids their age would have helped carry to their village. Cleveland's climate allows for some great maple production and we saw how trees are tapped and how the sugar water is turned into maple syrup.
Sofia learns to ride a two-wheeler!
It was a beautiful afternoon so after eating some pancakes with Cleveland maple sugar Sofia tried riding her two-wheeler. After many attempts, on the grass to cushion any falls, she felt a little more confident to try it on the asphalt path. I ran alongside her, holding on lightly to the back of her bike. She stopped wobbling enough for me to begin to let go from time to time and began running faster until she took off on her own. She went up and down the path, grinning from ear to ear, proud of her achievement. I was very happy and proud and tried not to cry.
Fiona practiced on the balance bike and go the hang of it as well. She'll be ready for a two-wheeler in no time!
Fiona's Birthday
Fiona turned five! She got a double dose of fun since we threw her, and her classmates, a party at Pump it Up! The bouncy houses are always a hit. The following weekend we went to Illinois and she celebrated her actual birthday in St. Charles. We invited her cousins, of course, plus some special friends and their kids. Everyone had a great time and lots of popcorn and Tres Leches cake was consumed.
Sofia also got an (early) birthday gift from Abi.
A special Pakistani outfit from Rosy.
And I'll try to post again soon.
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