Monthly Archives: September 2010

Apartment living

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One of the great things about apartment complexes is having a large number of kids living close by.  Andrew’s best friend here is Damarre and Emily’s best friend is Trinity.  Both Damarre and Trinity ride the bus too so it … Continue reading

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Buckyball frenzy

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Last summer I discovered a really cool toy called Buckyballs (http://www.getbuckyballs.com) which are 5mm magnet balls that have both a positive and negative pole making it easy to create really nifty creations.  I only got a starter pack with about … Continue reading

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Workin’ at the car wash

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Andrew had a playdate with Jake and they decided to go around the neighborhood and wash cars for money.  They made a pretty penny and had fun doing it!  

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Nathan passed with flying colors!

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Nathan was finally tested for placement in 7th grade math program, he was already in advanced math.  He passed with flying colors and will be having his schedule rearranged soon!  We are so proud of you Nathan! Collin was sick … Continue reading

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Winners times 2

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The kids and I decided to go to Taco Bell for dinner and there is one of those donation containers where you drop coins to donate to a children’s charity.  If you drop the coin onto a specific “platform” you … Continue reading

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Gorgeous day for the park

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The weather is beginning to cool off (by that I mean in the high 80’s instead of blistering high 90’s) so we decided to take the kids to Turkey Lake.  Unfortunately Jacob didn’t want to go since there was a … Continue reading

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Visiting Bok Tower

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I have heard wonderful things about Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales and the kids have been begging to do something to we decided to take a roadtrip! The Tower was stunning but a wee bit disappointing because tourists are … Continue reading

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Miserable 4 hrs in the ER

I spent a miserable 4 hours in the emergency room to learn that I have torn the Infraspinatus muscle of my left shoulder. I would love to tell an exotic tale of how I tore the muscle skiing in Aspen … Continue reading

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Kick ball

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Emily and Andrew had a kick ball game this afternoon and John went to be with them.  At one point Emily asked him to hold her purse while she took her turn.  She was on a base when it was … Continue reading

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Leshanah tovah tikateiv veteichateim

For those that don’t speak Hebrew, “Leshanah tovah tikateiv veteichateim” means “May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year.” Today is Rosh Hashanah and we are wishing all of our Jewish friends and family a very happy new … Continue reading

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Waiting for the school bus

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Emily and Trinity were waiting for the school bus and sharing their library books with each other.  I can totally see her hanging out at the mall with her friends in a few years!  The last picture is Emily looking … Continue reading

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Andrew reads a bedtime story

Emily asked Andrew if he would read her a bedtime story and he happily agreed (so long and it was no more than one story).  🙂

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Growing up too fast!

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One of the most common phrases on my website has to be “I can’t believe how fast they are growing up”.  Today is no exception.  It just baffles me to see how much Andrew and Emily have matured over the … Continue reading

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What’s next?

You know the saying that household appliances usually die in threes?  Well, so far this weekend, John has needed a new mattress and new dryer so we are left wondering, “what’s next”?  I do have to admit that he picked … Continue reading

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Nathan gets glasses

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Nathan has been complaining about headaches at the end of the day so we took him to Lenscrafters and had him tested.  Sure enough, he needs glasses.  He picked out a wonderful pair of blue colored Ralph Lauren glasses and … Continue reading

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Girls day out

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Emily and I went to get our nails done today (her first full manicure) and had a blast!  Although I do have to admit that it’s weird typing with long nails again!  

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A step above the rest!

We just got word today that Carter is being moved into 7th grade math and Andrew has been placed in advanced math and advanced reading.  Way to go boys!

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