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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. […]
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Have you ever noticed how much you waiting time we have in a day? For me there’s a lot…it’s starts literally in the morning, waiting – for the kids to wake up for the coffee to finish brewing for the kids to get ready for them to buckle themselves in the car for them to […]
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“It’s a good idea to begin at the bottom in everything, except in learning to swim. “ ~Author Unknown. It’s finally Alex’s turn for swim lessons. He’s been patiently waiting all summer but with summer camps and the start of school, we haven’t had a chance to schedule it until now. But his reward for […]
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The Silver and Blue Outfitters opened a store in one of our many malls and of course, my darling husband, King Sport-O, Keeper of All Things Sports Statistics, Ruler Over March Madness in Our House had to attend the festivities. Where was I? Out getting my hair done, girls. What else is a Queen Mama […]
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So what do we do on a warm mid-summer’s evening? I am sure Shakespeare himself would’ve been inspired by- Two princesses sorting out their treasures and wares. One very ambitious young prince learning the ropes. And one clown-ish fluffy dog just trying to get into the plot. Wishing you a Shakespeare moment, all comedy with […]