Wrapping up the summer, Kaylee made a porch sign for Auntie Kimmie and they had the last summer fun day at gymnastics with Movie Night at the gym. Not many girls watched the movie, but they had fun playing all together. The next night was the annual awards ceremony at the main Y followed by dinner and swimming all together. Cienna even got a human size banner of herself for being one of the level 9 team for Nationals. Then Kaylee orchestrated the next 3 Musketeers sleepover to round out the summer. They played in the rain and did all kinds of mischievous activities. The week before school Kaylee had Web training before the 6th grade orientation, and Cienna got to show the 9th graders around for theirs as well. Mark went on a bike ride in Huntington with the crew and finished with a professional concert put on by the Chavez's. Meanwhile the next sleepover was happening with the Waters's girls which included plenty of pool time at the Douglas's across the street. Just previous to the first day of school Cienna got to go have her 10th grade orientation to get all her books and picture ID photo taken.
Then Cienna's DMV appointment had arrived. She made it in time before the busy school year came. She studied hard, but had heard many other friends had not passed their permit test. Mom and dad took her and went through the process. Just as she was going in to the room for her test, she was turned around and told that the system just went down and she would have to wait for an unknown period of time or go home and come back another day. She said "I'm waiting" so we waited. Just about an hour later she was in and taking a paper tests instead of on the computer (which was new). Mom and Dad waited.... Apparently 30 minutes later she finished but the test grader decided just then it was his time for lunch so she and parents unknowingly waited another 30 minutes. She did have a friend to talk to, but was rightfully nervously awaiting. So, then test got graded and she PASSED! Soon after scheduled her first behind the wheel lesson for next month.
Then the new school year was upon us. The girls were both excited to go, but not excited for summer to end. Just before we got to observe a Blue Moon through our very old telescopes, but it was a successful viewing. A few days later we got to celebrate Joan's 80th birthday party at the Ferrario's. We got to see Cobi and Bri's new place next door with their plethora of animals including a puppy farm, baby bunnies, exotic birds, etc. We all had fun playing pool, swimming in the pool, outdoor games, indoor games, food, dancing, and a lot of fun!
With school in session we had more family time on the weekend for walks together, chores, music time, dancing, making food together and enjoying each other. Meanwhile dad got to go to an Angels game with Roman and Mike, and Mom sold her Subaru after 22 years of a great ride. Was told it would be restored and will see it again in better shape than it was. Cienna has enjoyed going to Football game as part of the ASB and student crowd since gym gets out at 7 on Fridays. We brought out the Quad out of the garage that Grandpa Kim bought Cienna when she was 4 to restore. Daddy got a new battery and spent some extra time during the week and the we're are excited to try it out.
Finishing up the month Mom and dad got to go to Kaylee's Back to School night. They'd met all her teachers before since Cienna had each of them before. But nevertheless they had nothing but great things to say about the contributions that Kaylee makes everyday in class. Last but not least for Nicki's 14th Birthday, another 3 Musketeer sleepover at the Marshall's after a huge day of Knott's followed by nighttime beach play. Cienna and Lexie came to our house and had a sleepover of their own without the antics of the other 3, although they had antics of their own.
In a nutshell, life is great and these two children never cease to amaze.
