Instead of our family’s usual paper-towel experiment, Caroline came up with an experiment to see how well washable markers actually wash out. She had a good time shopping for supplies with Nancy and preparing the experiment. It was a good experiment but it seems that all the markers wash out pretty well so it was… Continue reading Science Fair
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Emily’s Birthday 2011
Emily turned 16 this month and we had her birthday party a few days ago. Nothing special for her Sweet 16th birthday – just a boring family party. Sorry Emily – that’s what happens when you have a December birthday. There are two good things about being 16: 1. You can get your driver’s license… Continue reading Emily’s Birthday 2011
Christmas Lights
This year the weather was nice so I decided to get up on the roof and do the lights. Usually I manage to wait around long enough until I can use the weather as an excuse because I’m deathly afraid of heights – even of getting up past the 3rd run on a ladder. Unfortunately… Continue reading Christmas Lights
2011 Winter Recital
For the 2011 Winter Recital it was back to the piano teacher’s house. This is Emily’s last recital as now that she’s about to turn 16 she has the option to quit piano lessons and is going to exercise that option. I’ve always said that I would be happy as long as my kids learned… Continue reading 2011 Winter Recital
2011 Halloween
Every year we try to grow a big pumpkin. Some years are better than others but this year turned out to be our biggest pumpkin yet. When we first had kids I enjoyed carving pumpkins with them and didn’t mind being the pumpkin gut scooper. After being in charge of scooping guts for the past… Continue reading 2011 Halloween
Anne’s 2011 Halloween Band Concert
So, it turned out there was a use for Anne’s interesting-looking Halloween costume. Apparently she needed it for her 9th grade Halloween band concert. Here in all its glory is the video from Anne’s concert. You can see her in the percussion section wearing what looks to me like something that Luigi would wear if… Continue reading Anne’s 2011 Halloween Band Concert
Family Vacation 2011 – Getting Some History
Last time we were in Southern California we took the kids to the Getty Museum for some culture. This time we decided to take them to San Juan Capistrano for some history education. It was a beautiful sunny day at the Mission San Juan Capistrano and the kids seemed to enjoy it as a nice… Continue reading Family Vacation 2011 – Getting Some History
Family Vacation 2011 – Disneyland
Over the years our family has figured out that 2 days in Anaheim, one day at Disneyland and one day at California Adventure, is about as much fun as we can handle. Nothing beats the excitement of entering the park on that first morning and nothing beats the comfort of your pillow when you collapse… Continue reading Family Vacation 2011 – Disneyland
Family Vacation 2011 – The Eyesight Escapade
This year was a “big” family vacation (we alternate “big” and “little” vacations each year). Because I’ve been in school for the past two years, including straight through two summers, I promised the kids that once I graduated we could take a vacation to Disneyland. In our opinion October is the best time to visit… Continue reading Family Vacation 2011 – The Eyesight Escapade