First Day of School!

Third Grade and Sixth Grade! (Hello Middle School!)
First day of school stats:
- Jia started the day by falling out of bed (she's ok)
- Willa wanted only big sis at the bus stop
- Willa's bus didn't come so Joe drove her instead
- Jia is not only bringing supplies to school, but also locker wallpaper and chandelier (very important for this fancy girl)
- We started the day with our tradition of cinnamon roll snails for breakfast (but they look more like clams because I forgot to make them snail-shaped)
- Jia is now a walker instead of a bus-rider
- Someone is very sad summer is over, and someone else is very excited for her new adventure.

 

 Ever important middle school locker supplies (including wallpaper, mirror and chandelier)

The Arb

If you like carnivorous plants (and who doesn't!), then the Savage Gardens exhibit at the Arb is worth a visit!

Fort Sleepover

You're never too old for a fort sleepover.

Pinstripes

A night of strikes (Joe and Weiyu), gutter balls (many), befriending nearby dogs, motorized boats, and Pokemon Go (advice from a level 23 to a level 8). Great fun was had by all.

 

 

Chillin' in the Creek

Time for a cool dip with neighbors!

Girls' Weekend!

We had so much fun at Four Daughters Winery!

 

 

 

Jia's Henna Party!

Recipe for Jia's 11th birthday party:

1) Henna artist
2) Sleepover
3) Bean Boozled (Is the green jelly bean pear or booger? You don't know until you taste it!)
4) Capture the Flag
5) Miyazaki's film Spirited Away
6) Yogurt parfait and pastry bar for breakfast
7) Heaping amounts of glitter!