Great friends organized a late "Galentines" for Cienna the weekend before Presidents Day. That night after gym the girls made dream boards as the first fun event leading up to Nationals come the end of June. Dad and Mom got to bring Kaylee Togo's for 8th grade lunch on the lawn to end the week before another fun weekend.
Planned a visit with Scott after way to long and all went to the PotHolder for breakfast. We all loved hanging out and catching up. The next day the girls got up early with Mom to come assistant coach the Level 4/5 girls at a gym meet in Lake Elsinore. It was a quick drive with great company. Selena drove and Kaylee did her first French braid on Emery for her competition. It turned out pretty awesome.
The gym got a visit from Nanette Barragán (U.S. House California District 44) and took plenty of pictures and even talked with the optionals. Had a well needed 3 Musketeers visit, followed by a family game night. Cienna and Dad went to a Lakewood Hall of Fame event which featured the Lakewood gymnastics team for their Nationals win where Cienna got to be their spokesperson! She was praised by everyone and deserved it!
Cienna took her last driving lesson, Kaylee did 8th grade panorama pics. Next up was Heart of The Champions. It was both of their first Level 9 USAG gymnastics competition. They did amazing and had many first accomplishments. Getting to not hold back on tumbling passes and other skills that are above the Level 8 requirements.
Just before Cienna's driver's test she had fun celebrating her friend Steph's 16 at El Dorado park with a great variety of food!
Then on March 4th, Mom and Cienna had a great time full of anticipation at the DMV. We found our way through pretty easy and had fun sitting and waiting in the Test line wondering which Tester she was going to end up with. She didn't need anyone in particular because she's a pretty great "beginner" driver. Needless to say, she passed!
Mom and Dad are still nervous about the others on the road. But, Cienna is rightfully so, a licensed driver. It's scary and weird, but she knows to make sure and get experience on roads she is comfortable with to look out for others. Although she took extra hour long practices on the freeway!
Cienna's buddy down the street, Addy's 16th was next which was at the same time as Erin hosted a party for Mom's friend Minda also just a block away. After gym that Friday, we walked together, had fun with friends, then walked back.
Kaylee's Musical performances came the next week as well as the first time Cienna drove alone. She even drove her sister home after dad dropped her off at gym practice after the musical run through. Mom and Dad watched the Thursday performance, and Cienna joined for the Friday.
Next Gym competition was in San Diego. It was the "State Games" at Toby Wells. We were very happy to get to spend time with the Sklenicka's! We met for lunch after we supported/coached the level 4/5's and before Cienna and Kaylee competed. Great food and company. In case anyone was wondering Kaylee got a soft pretzel! Just after the girls had a great competition. Funny that the meet did not have a high bar tall enough for Clara originally, but we worked it out. There were overall some great accomplishments physically and emotionally from the last meet at the same location!
Then St. Patrick's weekend. Mark had Roman over for a full day of brewing for upcoming Birthday and homebrew festival events. Was great to have Roman's cousin Misha and Courtney join. Cienna went to volunteer for a Car Show fundraiser for her Child Cancer Club with a few of her friends. Meanwhile mom took the Bronco for some errands before picking her up, then the Waters came over for more entertainment. St. Patrick's day we made plans with The Marshalls. Made Corned Beef, Buffalo New potatoes, and the Marshalls brought delicious salad mixings and some mint Oreo cookie ice cream! The girls also wet around the neighborhood to find lemons to make Leprechaun Pee. (Delicious Lemonade)
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