Cienna - 16 Years 4 Months Old! ... Kaylee - 13 Years 11 Months Old!

Like college is around the corner, Cienna went on a tour of all of the San Diego schools with her Quest buddies. It was a whirlwind trip leaving at 5am and coming back the next day by 4pm. Not only did they get tours of all campuses but also fit in a trip to the zoo. Then got back in time to compete for Millikan gymnastics. Yes, she hadn't planned on it, but both Cienna and Francesca were asked by the Coach to please compete. It was an interesting dilemma, but they competed and had a great time. Next up was first mock test/review for AP World History exam.

We used a somewhat free weekend to do some gardening, yardwork, remembering how to play catch, and painting our address numbers on the sidewalk. We also took the dogs to the dog park in the Bronco for Roaklee's Birthday.

Cienna then had her Spring Concert Performance before dad's Birthday weekend at Brewfest. Mom got to meet up with Darcie at a local City College to watch Erik/Bubby compete for SRJC in diving! Was great to watch and hang out with Darcie as always. Dad had a great birthday weekend hanging with Uncle Joe and Jeff, missed Roman who was off on a European adventure.

Cienna then had the Moore league finals for Millikan gymnastics. They came out as champions and had fun with all the other teams. Then after Cienna came back from Ava's Birthday party Kaylee and Mommy were fixing a sprinkler which ended up in a mud throwing event which Cienna got the brunt of. We also had our first big crop of blueberries. So good! We have two plants which are both different but delicious in their own ways.

Kaylee's last music event of her middle school years (Arts in the Air) was so fun to watch. We can't believe middle school is coming to an end.

The last weekend we enjoyed celebrating Archer's 1st Birthday party at Sierra and Robbie's home. Amazing to think back when Sierra was 3 at our wedding. Time goes by way too fast.

Luckily we got more time with the Ferrario's since they still invite us over for Mother's day. We took the Bronco again and had a great brunch. Cienna had been working hard to re-make a guitar that we got from a thrift store and made it her own with custom decorations.

Kaylee then went on her 8th grade field trip to experience the band music workshop with the Disneyland conductor who is super great with the kids and loves jokes and his job! Mom was lucky enough to chaperone and enjoy the fun learning experience!

Cienna got invited to Shawna's Confirmation and it also happen to be combined with many other friends. Dad also went on a beach bike ride with Roman, JB, Sean, Franklin, and Brett along the beach.

This next month is crazy already without even happening, so..... 

Not worth a mention, but we did buy Cookies and Cream Ice Cream which turned out to actually be French Vanilla.

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Cienna - 16 Years 3 Months Old! ... Kaylee - 13 Years 10 Months Old!

Mom's Bday started early at 6:30 heading to San Diego with the family for the girls USAG State meet. The meet was supposed to be in Long Beach, unfortunately changed to San Diego. Made for a long but fun day, four gymnastics sessions. We got an open session during lunch where we met up with the Sklenicka's at Coronado Brewery. We even got some cool rain before heading back to the gym. We got home about midnight. Both girls qualified for Regionals. Mom got made some ice cream to celebrate before everyone hit the sack!

The next week Dad got to meet up with the Payne's at Downtown Disney for dinner and then go with Larry, Roman, and Mike for an Angel/Dodger game celebrating Larry's Birthday! Mom Got to chaperone Kaylee's Music field trip to Knott's that week also. Was a very fun day for all. That evening the gym celebrated Coach George's Birthday.

Then it was Peta's Sweet 16 that Cienna went to at her house before we all dyed some eggs getting ready for Easter morning. And what a great Easter it was getting to share with so many friends! We started at home with a morning egg hunt and baskets. We didn't need a breakfast knowing all the delicious food ahead. Next went to the Ferrario's for our first feast of the day. Also we got to meet all the new animals at Cobi and Bri's home, as well of a tour from Sierra and Robbie's new home! It's amazing to be invited into such an amazing family!

For an early dinner we headed back home since Auntie Kimmie went back to dinner foods this year and she never ceases to amaze with all the yummy dishes. There was another egg hunt with all the kids. They all came to play on the trampoline while the eggs were hidden. Cienna found the Big Bunny Egg this year! Many games were played and we got to go home with leftovers for the week.

Spring Break! We had a little time to get stuff done around the house before all the friend hang out planning began. After gym on Monday the girls headed to the Water's house for a sleepover and while Mom and Dad worked they got to go to the snow for some Spring Sledding thanks to Rocky making it happen. They ended up coming back just in time for gym that day!

Straight after Practice Cienna went for another sleepover with Julia. They went to Marshall to watch the sunset, do some baking, and enjoyed the time they had together. We then finally got around to getting some plants for the garden. We succeeded in spending time together planting all the fruits and vegetables. We ventured out with the berries this year!

Spring Break ended with a 6 girl sleepover consisting of the 3 Musketeers, Cienna, Lexie, and Julia. Was just the 3 then they enlisted Lexie and Julia! Lot's of food, fun, and laundry!

Last weekend this month was the Regional's gymnastics meet. It was in Ontario (Southern Ca. hosted this year) Both girls did Amazing. We spent a lot of time in Ontario. Kaylee was the first of her team to compete. She nailed it. Placed in everything and got Second All Around in the Region that includes 4 States. Cienna had her best bar routine of the season and also medaled! They had a great time competing and supporting all their other teammates in their individual age group sessions In between Mom and the girls had some time together for an amazing lunch and adventuring at the Ontario Mills Outlets. Meanwhile, after dad supported both Kaylee and Cienna for their competitions, he represented for all of us at Roman's 55th Decades party at their home with music, fun, and crazy!

Cienna then left at 5:45am with her sophomore Quest pathway group on an adventure to tour San Diego Colleges, be with friends, and make memories that last forever.

Love all the times! Look forward to every day having each other, and seeing what comes next!

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Cienna - 16 Years 2 Months Old! ... Kaylee - 13 Years 9 Months Old!

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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Cienna - 16 Years 1 Month Old! ... Kaylee - 13 Years 8 Months Old!

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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Cienna - 16 Years Old! ... Kaylee - 13 Years 7 Months Old!

Holiday's are very excited and full of fun and adventure! Love the time we get to be with each other, more family and great friends who take us in as family as well! Every blog is a lot, but ok... I may have to take some verbiage short cuts on this one. 

Visit to gym from Shoenberg's led to a fun visit with Sadie at home. We then visited neighborhood Christmas decorations including coach Denise's house. We took family walks and wrapped gifts for family and friends.  We finally installed our new dishwasher which we had fun doing together! Cienna also made a winter painting of Snoopy and Winchester to bring to our next adventure to Greg and Jackie's cabin in Big Bear.

Prior to that we went to the Snow's for a big Christmas Eve party. There was a cookie contest and a white Elephant Gift exchange for the adults. Great time as always with a cheese-less lasagna for Mom thanks to Auntie Kimmie!

Christmas morning was as magical as ever. We love being together in the morning cuddling on our bed and watching a movie before the big day of excitement and cheer of Christmas with us and friends. After the morning we went on a walk together and then went to Auntie Kimmie and Uncle Keith's for a gift exchange. Cienna went with mom to walk around the neighborhood giving out hand made paintings that she worked hard on to those out and about. We also made our way to Heartwell Park where Cienna got to meet Balloo. The parrot we had previously talked about and they had a great time together on our walk! Later that evening we went to Joan and Larry's to enjoy being part of their family as always for so many occasions! It means a lot for us to be invited to such special times with them!

The next few days we enjoyed some of the gifts we got from each other and enjoying each other putting things together, playing games and making food. The girls had one last night at gym before we left to our next adventure in Big Bear! Both girls did their bar release skill on bars without a spot from a coach for the first time!

Dogs were again in the back seat of the truck with the girls...poor puppies! They all had fun and the road trip was easy. We loved getting to Greg and Jackie's cabin playing cards, learning card tricks, and making tortilla soup! We were preparing for a fun day of Snowboarding. It turned out to be a bikini wearing shorts type of snowboarding but we made the full day out of it! We all mastered the skill of snowboarding the way we want to and went home for pasta and meatballs! The puppies had a great evening walk with all of us and a fun night. Dad took them home the next day as Mom and the girls took a 5 mile walk to the village to get ice cream and enjoy the scenery! On the way back to the cabin Daddy was on his way back as well and picked us up to get back to the cabin for the evening for more family time and to set of for the next adventure in the morning.

We were cleaning the cabin and off to see The Sklenicka's! The New Year was upon us. We started with picking up pine needles, replacing air filters, showing off card tricks that we had previously learned, and all the kids, and adults, playing together. That first night ended with fun bedtime stories and Joe and Daddy staying up late as always enjoying each others company! Then it was New Years Eve! There was chocolate bombs, long walks, pickle ball, park time, and Kan Jam in the back yard. We did movies, VR, then Mom and Cienna passed time taking outside pictures just to stay up till midnight while Kaylee decorated Dad and Joe. We made barely made it to midnight but had a great time together.

After packing again in the morning we had an easy trip home on New Years Day (Grammy's Birthday) one more week of vacation we had so much fun! After one day back at gym a 6 person sleepover was in the works to finish up the Holiday show that they have kept as a tradition. This included a night time neighborhood adventure as well as the next day adventure to Heartwell park. They even took in a seventh member (Auralia) part way through the filming. The finale included a video at the Main Y that their gym is affiliated with!

Meanwhile Dad had been diligantly working to restore our amazing BBQ/Smoker! It looks like it is brand new! Next up was a Three Musketeers sleepover just to keep us all busy. Then the girls were super excited to take Jen up on her Christmas present to take them shopping! They had such a great time and came back with some new clothes that they love!

Time to go back to school and work, but fun continues. We had family visits to look forward too! For Ashley's graduation she got to bring her friend Emily along with Trevor and Sam to Disney for a couple days. We started with just the Marty's and Poppa, amazingly the Natal's were also here since Megan was doing the Disney Marathon. So all of us got to spend time together with lunch at LBX and then dinner at home. Natal's went back to the hotel to prepare for the run and more fun at Disneyland and before Emily and Sam got here the next day the rest of us went for a beautiful day on the bay renting a Duffy Boat. We brought lunch and enjoyed the sun before heading home. The next day Ashley, Emily, Trevor, and Sam headed to there Disney Adventure.

Mom worked from home since the girls had the holiday off and Dad, Poppa, Mike, and Dana went to the LA car museum. Crazy looking cars and they enjoyed them all. Meanwhile Kaylee got to hang out with Amiah for the day and Cienna with Francesca to work on their Backstreet Bistro for school as well as just hang out together.

As family departed in the RV, we were getting ready to replenish the kitchen : ) and get ready for the next week before finals and a 16th Birthday!

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Cienna - 15 Years 11 Months Old! ... Kaylee - 13 Years 6 Months Old!

Family Road Trip! Lots of pretty skies, birds, and rainbows along the way to our first stop of the Thanks Christmas Adventure.

Natals were first up. We all hung out and did a little catching up until they took our girls bowling to join one of Grace's end of the year team parties. Mom and Dad then continued on to Poppa's and left the girls to enjoy the girls cousin sleepover of the trip. Poppa and Heather were happy to see Mom and Dad and had us happily working around the property first thing in the morning. We did some ladder climbing to fix some stuff on the roofs and just had a great time doing stuff together, Mike and Dana also joined in on the fun. Meanwhile the girls loved being with the Natal's and even got to go to 6 Flags for a little while before Mom went to pick them up, leaving dad to help fix lawn mowers, and bring them back to Poppa's. They continued to help with fixing signs and both enjoyed themselves driving around the property.

Cienna did a great job driving up the Canyon the next morning which ended with a beautiful photo shoot at the top. She drove back down as well, but needed a little assistance from mom to take a fallen branch out of the road. All good experiences. We enjoyed dinner with Poppa and Heather and Cienna showed off her handstand stilt skills that evening.

Next morning we went to Grammy's house. After we got settled. Grammy came with Mom to have lunch with Darcie before we then brought the girls back to practice with her optionals. They always have such an amazing experience with their "Grand Coach" as the girls deemed her as she calls them her "Grand Gymnasts" :) After their practice Grammy gave them some pretty unique gifts that now decorate their room. That evening Grammy went to a fun party and we relaxed with Max and ordered a Door Dash that didn't end up so well, but we all still having a great time.

Next morning Mom drove Grammy and the girls to pick up Auntie Bridget from SFO. Girls enjoyed crossing the Golden Gate and arrived a little early so decided to stop at a memorabilia gift shop store in the city. Easy pickup at the airport and we were all excited to see Bridget. Took pretty much no convincing from her and we were headed to tour Lumbard Street! After that we went to lunch in beautiful Sausalito. Girls were again excited to do another practice at Darcie's so once we got back we headed straight to the gym. Meanwhile Daddy did an amazing job catching up on some computer work (pictures for the previous blog) and other stuff that needed to get done!

Spent another great evening at Grammy's with Bridget, dinner, desert, tiara's, and music! Headed out the next morning to the McFarlands for our first Thanksmas. Girls got to enjoy more cousins with Cole and Jacob as well as June and Grace. They got to play all over that property as well as the new one up the road... as well as driving vehicles between the two properties!

We all had a great time while Prime Rib was being wonderfully prepped and cooked by the McFarlands. There may have been some adult gymnastics or contemporary dancing for entertainment to work of the meal before cousins had a big sleepover and the adults went to bed. Next morning was first Christmas gift opening. Auntie Carrie came to join and Auntie Megan came back after watching her dogs and doing a run with friends. We were all spoiled with gifts, but much more spoiled with love as it should be. After some more adult cartwheels, and ATV driving The Natals, Grammy, Bridget and us left the McFarlands to prepare for their next party as we all went to Poppa's house.

After the Marty's arrived, some game play and visiting in the Cabana before the Natal's headed back home and Grammy and Bridget headed to their next adventure. We did some preparation for that evenings delicious dinner then had a tremendous family time opening gifts that we had gotten for each other. We were all ready for the plethora of food including turkey, ham and tri tip along with delicious sides including Brussel spouts, tomatoes, and potatoes :) We love all the time we get to spend with friends and family. That night we all had fun joining in an art project that Auntie Heather set up for the girls. Then a relaxing evening with full bellies before heading home the next morning.

Once back home the activities didn't stop. Girls enjoyed getting back to gymnastics practice and back into the holiday spirit days. First up was a snowball fight gym style (with pit blocks)!!! They had a great time after practice

After coming home Cienna kept up the driving lessons. Especially wanting to be able to drive to and from gym. But before that she drove to Julia's for a fun sleepover before the next day Daddy went with Uncle Joe to watch the Warriors and Clippers game at the Crypto Arena! They got some pretty great seats and it's needless to say enjoyed every minute! Even had a spinning great halftime show! Meanwhile Kaylee had planned a 3 Musketeers sleepover. Uncle Joe love it! He got a great breakfast out of it!

We had a day for outdoor Christmas lights. Fastest outdoor setup ever. Girls are getting good at it with Dad's supervision!

Next up was musical performances. Never cease to impress! Started with Kaylee's Middle school performance. She was in all of the numbers since she is in Jazz Band, Advanced Band, Vocal Ensemble, and Advanced Chorus. Then Cienna being in Concert Chorus had a day of dress rehearsal and two days of concert. The second performance they invited Kaylee's Marshall middle school Vocal Ensemble group to join in their concert as well getting to sing with Francesca and Lexi as well as others. They both stood out and did amazing!

So back to theme gym nights, it was movie night and the girls had so much fun bonding with all of their lower level teammates, as well as their own of course.

The next day they had their home gym practice meet. Their whole team did great and most importantly had a great time!

Cienna designed the next Nationals logo for the team, and Kaylee designed a personal fort out of a box! No choose and cut trees available, so we got one locally and had a great time decorating and putting up the train.

Gymnastics Team party was a big success! Did a successful Secret Santa gift exchange. Mom also had a coaches gym party where they did some thrift shopping with clues followed by a gift exchange of their merchandise they purchased. Was super fun and successful. Catered by Outback was a bonus! 

Next Lexi's 16th birthday brunch at the 908, doggy sitting Ash, and a Holiday show hang out with Francesca and the Water's to end the Month!!!! Video to come. Meanwhile enjoy the many photos and videos!

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Cienna - 15 Years 10 Months Old! ... Kaylee - 13 Years 5 Months Old!

Long Beach Octoberfest with the Marshall's, Adam's, and a Donlon (Selena) was a great time. The band was a favorite with their clever twist on lyrics. The pretzels were also a hit. Cienna had a fun sleepover with friends at Peta's house before her choir performance. She also got to celebrate spirit week which she and her friends organized in ASB. Homecoming was the finally after they won the football game and some dancing in the quad.

They continue to have fun holiday gym days, including a dress up Halloween day. Then some of the girls teammates came over to make signs to put up for the compulsory Home Practice Meet. 

We got the pumpkins carved and costumes figured out in time for Halloween. Mom and Dad had the best Run DMC costume. Girls had buddy costumes. Cienna and Julia were Fire and Ice, and Kaylee and Nickie were Angle and Devil. Three of us went to the Marshall's to give out candy. Cienna started at Julia's and made their way over trick or treating. Kaylee got plenty of candy around the neighborhood. There was a pretty great haunted house that some of us really enjoyed as well.

We all went to the High School of Choice event even though Kaylee seems to be pretty set on going the Millikan where Cienna is, and Nicki will most likely be going :) There was a multi children sleep over at our house that included Julia and the Three Musketeers. Cienna and Julia went to volunteer at the Ronal McDonald house while Kaylee, Nicki and Adi played and went to Starbucks.

The following week Cienna got an amazing opportunity to go on a college tour with her FLA friends along with other high school FLA clubs. She got to see UCSB, Pepperdine, and Channel Islands (which apparently was built on an insane asylum) 

Girls and Mom had an early practice on Veterans Day and then went to help coach the compulsories that evening. Then on Sunday Mom and Dad had a great dinner with friends at Taco Beach. Dad then went into LA to meet co-workers that he'd only previously met online. He did have a new experience with Axe throwing and had plenty of delicious food throughout the day.

Us girls all had a great time with Clara's very clever scavenger hunt 16th Birthday. She grouped up a bunch of friends and they were let loose to find and do some interesting activities on Atlantic. Then all the pictures were shown on the big screen after burgers later that evening. 

Bring your parents to gym day came back as one of the fun gym days! Dad won the show for sure! Actually it was a huge success and everyone that participated had so much fun. Although we're not sure how many of us parents were walking the next day. 

We had lots of art activities as well including finally making the handstand stilts that Cienna had been asking for for SO long, we also added epoxy to the gymnastics signs that Uncle Joe made the girls a while back. Kaylee made a pinball Kiwico and we got the girls to pose for some (at home) school pictures since they don't do them as school anymore.

More gym fun with a game night and karaoke. Then Mom took Kaylee and Nicki to surprise Adi and watch her amazing school performance. And of course it was followed by a 3 Musketeers sleepover which was mentioned earlier when Julia also was sleeping over, but I don't want to go back and re-edit :)

A couple extra additions is Mom getting to hold an awesome parakeet named Balloo while on a walk, Kaylee went for her front tuck on beam, Cienna and Francesca impressed again at the Marines pull up competition, and we watched the middle Donlon (Bennett) perform a piano recital at our neighbors. 

Next up, the holidays!

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