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Where to start? I titled this “rolling” because I feel like we’re finally in our groove. Haley started ballet and this week she’ll try gymnastics. The ballet teacher comes highly recommended, and I loved that she prayed with the dancers before class. We were very happy. JT’s flag football team is going with practices andContinue reading “Rolling”

Before the first day of school, we dropped by JT’s school to see who his teacher was. We missed open house because we were having fun at Malibu. We also took in his school supplies so it would be an easier first morning. I didn’t realize kids at his school have lockers. Lockers! The nightContinue reading “First Day of School 2015”

We went to Family Camp at Malibu again this year, since we were invited back as Kids Club leaders. It was totally different than last year, with a smaller group and no grandparents with us as campers. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed beautiful weather all weekend long, great food, and fun activities. WeContinue reading “Malibu Family Camp 2015”

Both kids had check ups last week with their pediatricians before we switch to someone closer to home. Haley is only ONE INCH shy of the Disneyland ride height requirement, so we’re going to have to start saving our pennies. JT grew two inches more than the average seven year old in the past twoContinue reading “Summer Check Ups”

We’re in! We started moving boxes on Thursday, August 20th because the seller was super nice and said we could unload some things ahead of closing. That was a blessing! We loaded the largest Penske available plus our truck and a utility trailer and took an entire load to our new house that night. ThenContinue reading “We Moved!”

…And then this girl turned FIVE. Haley is going to a pre-K class this school year (read Outliers and you’ll know why) but she is ready to take on the world. She is smart, spunky, sweet, and smiles a lot. We just can’t imagine life without her! FIVE We had a family birthday party forContinue reading “Birthday Girl”

Haley has really been enjoying her gymnastics classes. We have one left (on move day) and she is excited to continue in our new location. She bounces almost continually through class anytime she’s waiting for her turn. It’s pretty funny to watch. Walking the parallel bars Doesn’t she just look like a gymnast here? PracticingContinue reading “Gymnastics”

We were home for two weeks and left again, this time for a trip with Jim’s parents and our dear friends the Bonnells and the Schmalzes. This trip has become a tradition and we just love it! (Other families welcome – just ask!) Boating Day 1 Haley’s favorite day: ice cream at the marina BoatContinue reading “Banks Lake Trip 2”

Less than two months ago, we were leaving my parents’ house in Port Orchard to go ski and Jim joked, “Hey, we could move to that house,” as he pointed to the house across the street. We have joked about moving back to Port Orchard after 18 years away for quite some time, because mostContinue reading “We’re Moving!”

The day after we returned from Banks Lake Trip 1, we headed to the Bike Challenge and Safety Rodeo. The kids had such a great time last year! JT rode hard and so did Haley. We were proud of her for racing the course, as it is pretty tough and the age range starts atContinue reading “The Bike Challenge and Rodeo”