Haley was invited to a friend’s house for an American Girl Doll/Valentine’s Tea Party over the weekend. These sweet girls have become friends at school and they had so much fun together (and so did the moms!).
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Haley’s Haircut
Haley has been asking to cut her hair for well over six months… maybe a year. She thinks it would be easier to brush out, style, and it won’t get in the way at gymnastics (critical). Even in a ponytail, sometimes her hands land on the ponytail and that’s not good. So we talked aboutContinue reading “Haley’s Haircut”
Recognitions
JT and Haley had a big week last week! JT had his first basketball game of the season. We’ve been working on puzzles like maniacs this winter. This is our second one finished – and JT and Haley helped a lot. They can often be found hovering around the puzzle board before breakfast in theContinue reading “Recognitions”
A Trip to the American Girl Store
My neighbor Kristin, her daughter Jozie, her baby Stella, and Haley and I took a trip to the American Girl Store over winter break. We took off from our neighborhood early Thursday morning and caught the Kingston-Edmonds ferry. Then we drove a little ways to the store in Lynnwood. We shopped around a little bitContinue reading “A Trip to the American Girl Store”
Dinner by Haley
Ever since JT started making dinner last year, Haley has been asking when it would be her turn. Then she got some American Girl cookbooks and she really wanted to do some cooking! We finally worked out a day that made sense, and she made the yummiest chicken noodle soup and cheesy garlic bread forContinue reading “Dinner by Haley”
Crafting + Coding
Last Wednesday afternoon, it was rainy and the kids and I made a plan to do some coding and crafting. I have some micro:bits and an Adafruit Circuit Playground from trainings I have done, so we broke out the project page and a couple of Surfaces and went for it! We use the MakeCode programContinue reading “Crafting + Coding”
Rock Climbing with Dad
It turns out, Haley is a great rock climber. She and Jim had a dad-and-daughter date for Sunday afternoon, but their first plan didn’t work out so they were in Seattle with no plans. Jim thought of going to REI and doing the climbing wall, and Haley was ALL IN. After she got harnessed upContinue reading “Rock Climbing with Dad”
Back to School
I can’t believe we have a third grader and a first grader. Today is the first day of school! But let me back up. We started back to school with me going back to my high school to lead professional development for the district’s teacher-librarians. It was the first time in 20 years I haveContinue reading “Back to School”
Haley’s Birthday
We started Haley’s birthday rather early since she is an early(ier) riser than her brother. The first thing she saw was a new dress hanging in her room for her to wear. I imagine that was very fun! Haley decided to open her gifts before breakfast since the cinnamon rolls she ordered were in theContinue reading “Haley’s Birthday”
Indoor Summer Activities
Home from Banks Lake Trip 1, we took a trip to the library and got some new books… which both children promptly finished that day. JT actually got a magic trick book that had a couple really good ones in it! JT did some baking one evening. All by himself, he decided to make cookies.Continue reading “Indoor Summer Activities”
The Keene Family 