So many trips apart but were always together and loved
sharing the experiences! First weekend... Mom left for Santa Rosa for her 30th
High School Reunion. Dad drove her to Burbank for an easy Uber to Grammy's
house from Santa Rosa Airport.
Meanwhile Cienna got a ride to the bus heading to Camp Oaks
in Big Bear (Her first out of two this month). She was headed to an amazing
retreat with her Chamber Choir Group. They even stopped on the way to the
Integratran near Joshua Tree and were guided to sing along with the toning
bowls. That was one of the many times the got learning experiences not only
through singing but team building as a choir has to learn to sing together! She
also made friends with Chef Mike because the food was delicious, and they got
to be there for his Birthday, so they got to sing their famous Happy Birthday
song to him.
From Grammy's, mom met up with Jenna and Vera to head down to
3rd St. to meet up with almost everyone the was going to be at the reunion. We
called it a rehearsal. It was really good to see everyone, and it was so easy
for all of us to be together again! Gosh we are lucky to have those kinds of
friendships.
Then Saturday Dad and Kaylee made a trip of their own up to
Big Bear for a day in down town and enjoying Greg's cabin with the birds and
ice cream. They made the most of their trip which meant an early morning since
the main reason for them being there was because Cienna had to be picked up
bright and early on Sunday morning to get back to a Youth and Leadership of
Long Beach Orientation that was mandatory.....
Saturday, Mom had so much fun with amazing girl friends at
Jenna's parents’ home. More friends joined before we all headed down the street
to the reunion @ the Flamingo. Not even funny how much we all got along and
enjoyed the fun, music, and dancing!
Cienna was still singing at Camp Oaks and learning some
Archery, Choir bonding, and team building with ropes courses, making up skits,
and enjoying the scenery!
Even Dad and Kaylee got up way too early and saw one of so
many beautiful sunsets this month to make sure Cienna got to the Orientation,
trust me it was all worth it. They made it in time and were all super tired. But
they each got to be involved in the beginning and Cienna had her first great
time meeting with the kids that were accepted into this leadership group!
We were all back together after mom made it back from the
airport and then it was spirit week at school. The girls were prepared with the
clothes they wanted to wear! Mom was then headed for another plane for a
work trip the whole next week which she had just learned about right before her
first flight to SR. It was a successful trip for work and the girls had great
outfits all week leading up to the 80's themed homecoming dance.
After a big work week, Mom got to join Dad and make it home
to watch Cienna and her friends sing/do an amazing performance for the half
time show of the Home Coming game!
I think Halloween was up next. The girls were ready. They
had both school and Halloween night costumes ready. But first we supported the
little team gymnasts for some games and fun at the gym. Mom and Dad went out
for dinner with Marshall's and Knobe's own little Oktoberfest. Then Cienna and
Kaylee went to the Pa's Pumpkin Patch with Clara and Paige to get some pumpkins
and apparently a bunch of pictures..... When they got back the girls did a
fantastic job carving pumpkins.
At school Cienna went as "When Life Gives You
Lemons", and Kaylee was a "Frat" boy with a bunch of friends.
Then for Halloween, Cienna was "Lemon Drop" from Strawberry Shortcake
with a bunch of buddies, and Kaylee was ALVIN from Alvin and the Chipmunks with
Nicki and Adi.
Most of us minus Cienna went to Marshall's and loved the
bonfire and handing out candy as the crazy ones walked about the neighborhood.
Cienna made her own crazy in the next neighborhood.
Pretty cool that there is an entire half of a month to go.
Good for you for reading further. (For you MR your trip is coming up)
Both girls had some picture days for Music. Mom had an
amazing time meeting the rest of Coach Betsy's family at her baby Shower. So
many great games and food! Excited to meet both the Gonzalez's newborns soon!
(Best wishes Betsy and Gloria)
Then Cienna had another retreat to Camp Oaks in Big Bear.
This time with Youth Leadership Long Beach. She said it was an amazing
experience. It was more about being you and a leader, with team bonding that
pushed you to limits. Right up her alley! She made so many friends… as she
does, going in knowing few and coming out being great friends with all!
Before she got home Dad got another opportunity to go up
North for work to meet with his new work force! He went for a longer trip than
originally planned but made the most out each day he was there. There were
rewarding interactions with groups that he is close with and some that he had
just met. They had other team-building experiences that didn't involve a trust fall
but were still thought provoking and a Meta Ray Ban glasses scavenger hunt.
Which his team won! Also, some inspirational speeches and experiences. Included
nice accommodation and good food!
We were all happy to have Dad back last weekend. We made
plenty of great food... Of course, including Ribs, and we had a great time
enjoying each other! We even got the girls’ school pictures done to pass out as
we headed up North for Thanksgiving week.
We look forward to the quieter time of the holidays 😄
Lucky to have so many friends and family to love and enjoy!
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