Toothless Kenzi!

Kenzi lost her first tooth tonight right before softball practice.  She is so silly, it didn't even hurt but she says it was really hard to eat her ice cream cone after dinner at Po Po and Gung Gung's.  I am surprised that her bottom tooth wasn't the first one to come out...maybe it will be the next!

Happy Birthday!

We celebrated this wonderful human today!  Happy 36th Birthday to a wonderful husband and father...as you can see he was surrounded by his favorite little people.  We had a quiet morning with doughnuts, Mod Pizza for lunch, Blizzards for dessert and a Korean Dinner.  We also squeezed in some shopping {not what the birthday boy loves most but it had to be done!}  We love you Daddy!

Reunited ... and it feels so good...

I met Anne and Corey to work out this morning at 6AM!  It was hard to wake up so early after vacation but I came home energized and ready for a great day.  We were able to get the kids together for a play date, which made everyone HAPPY!  Happy kids = Happy Mommies!  So thankful for the friendship we have with the Fernando and Tan Families!

Wishes

What do you do when your big sis has softball practice and it's NOT raining for once?  Pick flowers and make wishes!  Kenzi is such a free little spirit ... see her shirt says it all...we love you Kenzi!

:: ASCD Conference :: Anaheim

Last week I traveled to Anaheim for the annual National ASCD Conference.  I learned more about my role with Washington State ASCD and had the opportunity to meet many leaders in other states who have the same role that I have.  It was a wonderful opportunity to learn as an educator and leader.  Unfortunately, my phone rang right as I stepped off the plane, Kenzi got sick at school ... then Erich was coming down with something ... welcome back to reality ... conferencing was a nice break!


I was hoping for more California like weather, it didn't rain but it was on the cooler side 67- 70 degrees most days.


The WSASCD crew!


Inside the convention center where all the booths of various curriculum companies and programs were being sold...it was fun "trick or treating" for pens, note pads and other various items.  Emi and Kenzi were excited about the pens that doubled as a stylus.



On Sunday WSASCD hosted a reception.



We took one day to spend at Disneyland.  This is my all time favorite ride ... although it's not quite the same without the girls :)

2nd Grade Music Concert

Emi loves including Nathan in her school activities -- we love having the Fernando's join us!
They took this selfie on their own after the concert.

Nathan 3rd Grade -- Emi and Hanna 2nd Grade

Spelling Bee

Proud parent alert!!!

Kenzi and Emi participated in the Spelling Bee this year at their elementary school.

Both girls did an awesome job spelling in front of an audience...I am so thankful that they have the opportunity to do this at their age!  Kenzi is definitely hooked and wants to participate again next year...Emi, I think is on board too.  I think she surprised herself with how fun it was!


Kenzi's words - cake - spy - picky -


Emi's words -initials - voyage - wistfully - quality - microscope -