Rest In Peace Auntie Michiko ~

Yesterday we made a quick trip to LA and back.  Yes, all in one day.  We left at 4am and arrive back home at 1am ~ It was a long one, but so good to see family down south and celebrate Auntie Michiko's life here on earth.

How we roll ~ pillows, sleeping bags, ice chest...guess driving a van comes in handy

Before the funeral ~ It was over 100 degrees and very humid in LA!  

After the luncheon, we stopped by Shaka's for shave ice to cool down a bit.  Hit the spot!!

After the funeral, burial and lunch we kicked back at Bachan and Uncle Denis'' house until 8p.  Had fun chatting, snacking and just hanging out!  Wish we could've stayed longer, but we will be going back soon!

First Day of SCHOOL!!

It FINALLY came!  The first day of school!!  WHOOO HOO!!  Kids found out who their teachers were yesterday and today was the first day of school!!  Bailey's teacher this year is Ms. Johnson.  She is new to the school, but has taught for a few years.  I'm hoping for a good fit ~ Bailey says she doesn't like young teachers, but since this is her first one, I think she's just used to the old Grandma types.  Gregory is in Ms. Ferlazzo's class along with all his buddies.  Hope learning will take place.  I was chatting with the room mom this morning telling her its going to be a noisy year, but she doesn't seem to think its going to be a problem!  I think most of the past room moms in third grade are in that class so she will have LOTS of parent help!!  

(Pretend it's Tuesday) My Little Man Lost ANOTHER Tooth!

In the last five weeks, Gregory has lost THREE teeth!  I have to cut his apples in small bits now so he can actually chew them!

All Skate!

Bailey's friend is having a skating birthday party in a couple of weeks and since she's never seen a skating rink, we thought we'd take the kids today to try it out!  Had a couple spills, but the kids had fun.  By the end of the session Gregory was zipping around and Bailey had a good feel for the wheels.  (I'll try to post video on Instagram)  Neither of them give up so that's what is most important! :) I'm proud of them for all their effort!

Yearly Catch Up Day!

Yesterday my high school buddies all got together for our annual catch up day!  We chatted all day (from 10:30a-9:30p), ate lunch and dinner and just had the BEST time!  

This is an after picture ~ I made a couple crustless quiches and pesto chicken salad and Janice brought a salad

Cheese board before the crackers

Croissants for the chicken salad and Christine brought some sweet bread.  I think you can see Karen's green salad back there

Sherri's birthday was Friday os we celebrated with a cake Lisa brought!

My buddies~