Both girls had a great time at the Great Destinations competition. First one of the season and both walked away with 1st place all-around! The next day, we have a 16 year old. But the coolest part is that we couldn't be more proud of Cienna. We had a great day together riding bikes along the beach, getting smoothies, dinner at CPK followed by ice cream!
Mom got to hang with friends for an evening to celebrate Selena, then most of that week was spent preparing for Cienna's birthday party. She has always had such fun party ideas and lucky enough to have parents that help make them happen. Ended up with a 15 passenger van after plenty of trips to LBX to make sure that happened since one friend awesomely was able to come which made the 12 passenger with too few seats : ) After some window painting on the van we all headed off to Mt. Baldy for some incredible views, super cool waterfall hiking and climbing, Togo's picnic, and just a lot of laughing and rocking out to good music. It wasn't quiet in the van, but we wouldn't want it any other way.
Cienna got a lot of support including Clara, Julia, and others for her duet with Francesca at schools Backstage Bistro. They did an incredible mash up of Rumor Has It and Someone Like You. Totally volunteer school event putting themselves out there and nailed it.
Dad then got a chance to visit the main Menlo Park campus of Meta. He got spoiled with all the amenities, but we were a bit disappointed that he didn't take advantage of the free mani/pedi.
Mom then drove up north to Vera's home in Berkeley. It's pretty great to know that even if you don't see your high school buddies everyday, they're always there for you. Just saying, the food was great. The company was the best! We had a super muddy but beautiful hike and a lot of catching up.
Meanwhile back in Long Beach Dad took Cienna for pictures in Seal Beach and dinner at an Irish restaurant with buddies before her Winter Formal. Cienna even let Kaylee put mascara on for the occasion. The dance was in San Pedro at "Crafted".
We got the pleasure of doggy sitting Lula, Kaylee went to Zach's Movie night Birthday party and the girls finally got their new leotards that their team designed before the 2nd meet of the season. We headed to Ontario. It happened to be Super Bowl Sunday. And the 49ers were in it. At the exact time that the girls were competing. What to do...... We actually recorded it and managed to keep our ears and eyes away from all broadcasting. OK, so most importantly the girls had another successful competition. And then we got home and made delicious super bowl snacks and watched it 3 hours later than everyone else. Still completely enjoyed the game (although the outcome) and our time together!
We completely finalized the Bronco for road ready! A couple of trips to AAA and one to the DMV besides the time spent at ACA (local mechanics). Smogged and ready to go. Kaylee even enjoyed driving it without stalling once. On that note Cienna has her drivers test scheduled and has been practicing every time she gets the chance.
Honorable mention, Cienna did a beach clean up to end the month.
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