Weekend Update

We've had a nice week - Lombardi Ranch with Violet, walking with Genia after taking the kindergartners in, and visiting with my friend Jaimie. I'm feeling a lot better from that bad upper respiratory infection, and this week a CT scan showed the infection is about gone and that I'm also dealing with allergies.

I feel like I'm so, so far behind on blogging. It's harder to find time to do so, with Cora in school and all of us going to bed earlier so we can get up and out on time. But I have a few minutes now, so here's a look at our weekend.

 Cora's school held its annual Fall Festival on Friday afternoon, and I helped in her class's booth. Here, Cora (in her Ariel dress) takes her turn tossing the bean bag toward the hole.

 Then, she was happy to show off her newly developed skills on the monkey bars. This was the first time Stace and I had seen her swinging her way across the entire length - another milestone!

P.S. Bonus point to anyone who can spot me in the photo! (Oops, amateur's error.)

On Friday night, I went with my dad to see a play in Burbank at the Falcon Theater. My sister is understudying one of the three roles, and since she is in the cast, she could put aside tickets for friends/family. We enjoyed the show, and we're all so proud of Melanie.

On Saturday, Cora had a great day: soccer in the morning and dancing and singing in the afternoon. The Hart High School Show Choir held a "kids clinic" fundraiser, where we paid for them to teach Cora and dozens of others a dance routine.

 Cora loved it! Her age group performed "Hard Knock Life" from Annie. Cora's in the front role on  the floor, right side.

 Cora's friend Ella also took part, along with Ave (on the right side, behind Cora) and Ryan, who is a new friend in her kindergarten class. Here, Cora is scrubbing the floor.

Here's Ryan, Ave and Cora after a successful show. Maybe we can figure out getting Cora into some dance classes, at some point.













On Sunday, after church and talking to our family in England, we had some friends over for dinner.

We had a great day with the Phelans back in July, and were finally able to return the favor and have them at our house for the afternoon. Here, Brooke and Cora are making doll clothes from tissue and tape.

Violet isn't sure what she's doing, but by golly she has scissors and she's going to sit with the big girls. Don't you try to stop her!

We all had a great evening of conversation and laughter. Sadly for us, these friends are soon to be moving to Camarillo. We'll certainly stay in touch and look forward to visiting them in their new home.