So last night we got a wonderful treat. The Grambling State University band came to Reno and the night before their game against UNR, they played the Peppermill Hotel Casino in their new Tuscany Ballroom. To watch a 300 hundred piece band perform is one thing. To watch them perform like they did last night […]
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There’s a great song by Everything But the Girl called, “Apron Strings.” And as the days and months and years go by I realize that I, too, wish I could wrap all my children in my apron strings and keep them there forever. I know you can hear it in my sigh – but – […]
posted in: Balance, Milestones
We’re settling into our new school year schedule, and I must admit we’ve enjoyed slowly adjusting to it. But this week, we begin weaving in all of our extracurricular activities to what will be a crazy daily timeline . Today, the girls’ year round Swimming Class started. Tonight, I sign them both up for another […]
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Ken, Alex and Bella went to a special autograph signing recently. Nick Fazekas, the University of Reno’s All Time Leading Scorer was in town to help promote a new NBA development league team – the Big Horns. Alex was thrilled that Nick signed his Wolf Pack hat. He’s been wearing it ever since. Bella, on […]
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On Friday, Kata’s table in Kindergarten had the most Table Points (i.e. they were the best behaved for the week), so they all got to choose a prize from the Treasure Chest. Kata pulled out a coupon for a free Slurpee. Yesterday afternoon, in 96-degree temperatures we went out to get her the coveted Slurpee. […]
posted in: Food, Things We Do
Happiness is a sunset; it is there for all, but most of us look the other way and lose it. ~Mark Twain We’ve fallen into a happy, predictable rhythm of school and after-school events. We’ve gotten over the initial “shifting gears” frenzy. And it’s not too hectic now so I am trying hard to stop […]
posted in: Family, Things We Love
It was completely majestic when it started but now we’re getting a little weary. Perhaps it’s all the tape delayed late evenings…I am so not used to staying up until midnight anymore. Perhaps it’s the kids saying, “Not the Olympics, again?” over and over. Perhaps it’s the fact that the Swimming, Diving and Gymnastics events […]
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