Lake Casitas Camping

We had a great time camping last weekend.  The main event was the horseshoe tournament.  The ER/ICU Crew (Craig Hewitt and John Goslin) were the undefeated champions.  Which is unbelievable given they were the only two players who were in the ER or ICU just a week or so prior.   Did anyone even come close?  There was a lot of eating, fishing, chatting, listening to the awesome guitarist around the campfire, smores, and of course the talent show.  Thanks to all the families for the perfect weekend get away (Goslin, Delibovi, Mager, Dunbar, and Moore).  Hopefully we can all do it again soon.

Fairy Tale Ball

Today was the Fairy Tale Ball at Sydney's school. Their performance and dancing was great and Sydney was so happy that they just played all day and did fun crafts. Instead of their normal rotations which usually consists of reading and math, they did classwork involving decorating gingerbread men, measuring giants, and making shields, crowns, and wands. Sydney thought, besides her birthday, this was the best day of school yet!

Santa Ana's

The Southern California Santa Ana's do not usually bring me much joy. It tends to knock over planters and outdoor furniture, makes a mess of the pool, makes soccer and softball games slightly unbearable, does a number on my hair and of course brings the firestorms that come roaring over the hills just inches from our house. Today was different...the wind made both Brady and Nana (and me) very happy as it tossed and turned their kite up and down our windy street. Thanks, Nana, for a fun day.

Father Daughter Dance

Craig and Sydney went to the Simi Valley Girls Softball Father Daughter Dance tonight and they looked so cute.  It was a 50's theme.  Mark offered to drive them in the Edsel, but they already had a ride.  

Bring Your Parent to School Day

Sydney did not ask her accountant mother to come and talk to her class about what an accountant does at work...she wanted only her Daddy!  I guess police work is a little more exciting than crunching numbers all day.  The kids were so excited to try on the bullet proof vest and helmet.  The class was even more excited to jump in the police car, hear the radio calls and see the lights go.

Opening Day

Today was the first time Sydney pitched in a U8 game.  She was very focused and had the best time.  It was their first game and their first win of the season.  YEAH!  

Sydney is Seven

Sydney had a great time at her birthday party at Big Z's.  She was so happy that all her friends came to celebrate with her.

Timeline of Sydney's Life

Today was the perfect day for the first grade project "Timeline of My Life" to be due and presented for Sydney, since it was her birthday and the start of her seventh year on the timeline. Great work Squid and Happy Birthday!  I am very proud of you.  

Love the birthday crown.