tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35630795884280107442024-03-20T10:33:58.767-05:00Eric, Kristin, Lucy, and Jamiekristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-2070473378784114072016-05-22T19:57:00.001-05:002016-05-22T20:01:02.766-05:00Jamie's Preschool ProgramJamie is not our showman. He hides in performances, doesn't want the spotlight, and refuses to participate whenever possible. Every year Small Wonders Preschool does a picnic/performance where all the kids sing songs for a program and we have a potluck dinner. Last year Jamie got so nervous he puked right before the show. I was thinking he'd find a way to back out this year, but he did a great job!<br />
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This short video should be titled "Mom forgot her camera so deleted every app from her phone to video but then her phone died." <br />
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/167642348">Jamie Preschool Program</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/homesweetyork">Kristin York</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-40506377473820104692016-02-23T07:07:00.003-06:002016-02-23T07:07:33.032-06:00CIFSC Winter ShowDecember post before the end of February? Sounds about right.<br />
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/150507957">CIFSC Winter Show</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/homesweetyork">Kristin York</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Coach Elena wanted to mix the show up a little so a couple of families skated a group number. Originally our group was supposed to include Jamie who is killer on skates, but he opted out. He's not much of a showman.<br />
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And you may not be able to believe it, but the Christmas tree costumes are homemade! I know, right? They practically look professional.<br />
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Lucy's solo. I love the pictures of her jumping. She's getting better and better.<br />
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The photographer sat on the hockey bench so Jamie cozied right up to him. First draw, the hockey bench. Second draw, EQUIPMENT! I don't know what this kid will do when he grows up but it'll be something that has tools. He loves the dentist, the photographer, the zamboni, construction, the snow plow ... And cuddling teddy bears. And looking adorable.<br />
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Finally the grand finale (where I received lots of clapping for my skating debut and did not receive the memo that only youth skaters were supposed to do the ballet hands in the group shot.)<br />
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<br />kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-16498023036062091342015-08-20T08:13:00.001-05:002015-08-20T08:13:27.104-05:002012 Spring GymnasticsI'm cleaning off my computer to trade it in for a new one for the start of the year and I found this gem. She was about 6 months younger than Jamie is right now.<br />
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/136819469">Gymnastics Show 2012</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/homesweetyork">Kristin York</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-88455554184541262722015-07-26T10:50:00.001-05:002015-07-26T10:50:26.524-05:00Iowa GamesLucy competed in her first ever judged ice skating competition at the Summer Iowa Games here in Ames. She really, really wanted a medal ... and got one!<br />
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The program was the same music with a lot of the same elements from her spring show for CIFSC, but modified to fit her level at the competition, Basic 6.<br />
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/134527085">Iowa Games Summer 2015</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/homesweetyork">Kristin York</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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We were lucky to have Lucy's best friend Quinn come to watch, because what's better than sharing exciting moments with your bestie? And showing off your medal, of course.<br />
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kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-49033153732677047872015-07-24T09:35:00.001-05:002015-07-24T09:35:43.781-05:00Two WheelsFor a while now, Jamie has insisted he can ride a two-wheeler. As he's just four, I've been skeptical. His training wheels have been off his little bike since the spring, but we haven't spent a ton of time working on it because he hasn't even done a lot of pedaling on his training wheels. Because Lucy rides so quickly, I usually pull him in the bike trailer rather than running along while they both rode. I underestimated the determination of the second child.<br />
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This was our first trip around the block with Lucy in the lead in the Mario Kart (see, Mom? We do have it.) It makes me super nervous to have my kids riding on the sidewalk on our street as the cars go SO fast past our house on the road with no shoulder. I was unprepared for him to be really riding, so after teaching him to use the brakes ...<br />
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We moved down the road to a park loop that's wide and far enough away from the road that I don't feel like I have to run interference between a wobbly bicycle and zooming cars.<br />
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Can you believe this kid? <br />
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And of course, the old pro, Lucy.<br />
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We love bike riding!<br />
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<b>Step 1 </b>: Encourage the cat to jump in the basket. Talk about how fun the basket will be.<br />
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<b>Step 2</b> : Watch the cat run away after he feels too pressured. Yell and chase the cat with the basket but just until it appears this will not get the cat in the basket OR until your Grandma tells you to stop, whichever comes first.<br />
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<b>Step 3 </b>: Remind the cat that the basket is indeed a desirable place to be. It will be fun. He will be happy. All encouragement should be upbeat and from a distance further than the reach of the cat's front paw.<br />
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<b>Step 4 </b>: Enlist the help of Grandpa. After all, the cat likes Grandpa.<br />
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<b>Step 5 </b>: Pose for a triumphant picture (that will remind the cat in the future of how much fun this really was). <br />
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<b>Step 6</b> : Watch cat escape. Obviously this cat is a total party pooper.<br />
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<b>Step 7</b> : Remember that with hockey gloves and a little imagination the basket can be a bobsled. Or a rocket. Who needs a party pooper cat anyway? Seriously, this basket is a lot of fun.<br />
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<b>Step 8</b> : Remember that there are 2 cats ...<br />
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<br />kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-35299151178426950792015-05-25T10:50:00.001-05:002015-05-25T10:50:12.622-05:00GymnasticsLucy and Jamie both are enrolled in gymnastics classes, Lucy in level 2 and Jamie in tumblebugs 1. He was in the independent preschool class, tumblebugs 2, but demoted himself in about January so we could spend more time together.<br />
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Each of their classes had a spring show this year - Lucy lives for the spotlight and Jamie avoids it at all costs. He refused to attend his show, so the following video is just of him in class. He has his leotard on under the army jacket. No, it wasn't a dress-up day, but he plans to be in the US Army just like Uncle Ryan when he grows up. Also, I obviously wasn't thinking when I shot this vertically on my phone. He's got great skills and lots of energy.<br />
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And Lucy has indeed been promoted to the pre-team level 3 class, which is really exciting for her but a much bigger commitment. She's doing great. Check out that solo back hip circle!<br />
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May 9th was her spring show, the recital of the ice skating world. I bought her a skating dress on ebay and decorated it with some crystals. Because, you know, that's what skate moms do. And because it's of absolute necessity that a skater sparkle as much as possible on the ice. <br />
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She was ready for the show! It was held at Buccaneer's Arena in Des Moines.<br />
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After the show, we had the opportunity to skate on the rink. Jamie and I went out. This will come as a shock, but figure skating is not among Daddy's many talents. I, on the other hand, was so good that my friend Inna who coaches with CIFS told me I should get my coaching license so I could help with the learn to skate program. Either that or they're desperate, not sure. <br />
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Lucy had made some fast friends at the show, Zoe and Lillianna, who both skate in Des Moines, not in Ames so they didn't know each other before that weekend. The girls got a little silly.<br />
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I'm thinking she probably won't be the next Gracie Gold but you never know, right? Way to go Lucy!<br />
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<br />kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-62056375405433004842014-11-03T02:37:00.000-06:002014-11-03T02:37:05.761-06:00Cy FeverThe city with Iowa State has peppered our town with 30 decorated Cy sculptures. We saw every single one today.<br />
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Ok, the one to the right is where it started to get a little hairy. Jamie did NOT want to take a photo with Cy at the mall, he wanted to sit in the boat that if I put a dollar's worth of quarters into would shake around for about 45 seconds. And he wanted me to carry him. It was #26, ok?<br />
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This last picture was #30 on the list and I had a hard time finding it. While we were trekking around town, we saw a number of other people jumping out at the Cy statues to take pictures too, and there was a heated debate about the legitimacy of this statue. It's bronze, not the composite the other statues are, and apparently has been in this location for years, didn't just crop up this past spring. I say if it's on the list, it's legit.<br />
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And yes, I do know that we only have 29 photos. I have 30 in my iphoto and can't figure out which one I'm missing. Loved ones, please let me know if you'd like a photo book this Christmas with our Cy trip. I promise all 30 will be there.kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-3689757436605325472014-10-17T05:20:00.001-05:002014-10-17T05:20:09.008-05:00Como GoodbyeThis was a while back but we went to Minneapolis for one last goodbye with Uncle Ryan and Aunt Grace. We spent one day at the Mall of America (our best pics are already on facebook) and another at the Como Zoo. It was a whirlwind of excitement for the kids.<br />
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These are the lily pads outside. I swear they are real and about three feet across. The kids wanted to jump on them like frogs. <br />
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Ryan and Grace. Hahaha! Sorry Grace, I meant Ryan and a statue of a gorilla.<br />
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The wonder.<br />
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The zoo also has an amazing indoor botanical garden. I think I have a picture of me and the kids on this fountain from a couple of years back. <br />
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Not ready for goodbye.<br />
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And the best part was we got to ride the carousel! <br />
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It was a lovely visit, bittersweet and unexpected as I didn't think we'd ever go back to their place after Ryan went to basic. I remember very clearly thinking at one point while living in Old Town that I really didn't appreciate enough that we lived about 3 minutes away from my brother, and less than 10 away from Eric's sister. I knew it was a time in my life that wouldn't last. Now I'm lamenting Ryan and Grace not being about 200 miles away. And so it goes.kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-80689958270272392402014-09-16T20:18:00.001-05:002014-09-16T20:18:18.245-05:00Soccer TeamGo blue! Lucy's playing 1/2 soccer this year. The season is about 8 weeks and does include games, though no official score is kept. The coach told the kids it wasn't important about 10 times during the game. Roughly half the number of times he had to tell Lucy to stand up.<br />
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She's blue team in the center, teal shorts and white socks.<br />
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Run!<br />
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Run more! (Unfortunately at this time she's on defense, so her coach is calling to get back to the box or wherever she's supposed to be standing.)<br />
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Ready to defend in the stance.<br />
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Overall it went well! She's been super excited to start playing soccer but I think soccer in theory was better than soccer in practice. She's not thrilled with the standing, the running, or the kicking really. She even subbed herself out at one point because she needed a break. Game one success!<br />
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And Jamie spent most of his time being tickled. <br />
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<br />kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-12972342883358403992014-09-08T18:51:00.000-05:002014-09-08T18:51:10.157-05:00School!Lucy started her first of the number grades ... and it has come with a huge set of expectations for quiet, individual work time. She's not sobbing every night any more, which is great.<br />
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Big girl! She drew the medal on her page because (obviously) she would be so great at 1st grade someone will award her a medal. <br />
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At school with Mrs. O'Reilly and entering with her class. I didn't even get a wave this year! <br />
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But that's not all our news - Jamie started school this year too. Hooray for preschool! He's at Small Wonders with Miss Karla just like Lucy was for two years and are we happy to be back!<br />
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This is love. Or something.<br />
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Hello again Miss Karla!<br />
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Jamie's backpack hook and monkey backpack.<br />
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And another child who didn't even look up when I said goodbye. <br />
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And did you want a picture of me walking in on my first day too? Sorry, but this is my board!<br />
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<br />kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-62435484033373568052014-07-27T23:32:00.000-05:002014-07-27T23:32:30.973-05:00Grandma and Grandpa'sAs always, the kids had a fabulous time with the loves of their lives ... Grandma and Grandpa. As soon as we arrived Lucy took this super selfie with Grandma, also recording a video where she said she and Grandma "are best friends, but not best matters." What does that mean? Who knows.<br />
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Grandpa uses tools. Jamie's hooked.<br />
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And a motorcycle? Icing on the cake.<br />
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Especially when Grandpa will take them for rides on the motorcycle around the neighborhood.<br />
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Grandma goes to the park,<br />
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And has things like sparklers.<br />
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If you hang around long enough something exciting will happen, like a tree breaking and falling. Spectator sport at Grandma and Grandpa's house includes the tree-pull with Grandma's new Kia.<br />
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And there's almost always a birthday cake, whether it's really your birthday or not.<br />
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And you might even get a surprise bedtime story at the end of it all.<br />
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The only bad thing about Grandma and Grandpa's house is the view on the way home. And that it's a long, long way home.<br />
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Sure do wish I had a picture of Jamie on Grandpa's batmobile.kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-51507228680347196662014-06-26T23:16:00.000-05:002014-06-26T23:21:43.631-05:00Shorty's ControversyAhh, Shorty. The Dog Who Lived.<br />
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Approaching 16 and totally gross, covered in warts and tumors, terrible gas and a constant nose whine, we couldn't love her more. Well, maybe we could, but only if she acted more like a dog and less like furniture. And didn't stink so bad. And was less annoying and needy. One of Lucy's friends summed it up once when she asked me "Why doesn't Shorty do things normal dogs do?" This comment rivals the time the air conditioner repair man was in and out of our house for three hours and Shorty didn't budge from the couch. On his way out he stopped and asked "Is that dog ok?"<br />
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A couple months ago when I thought the end was imminent (for the 956th time) I posted on our community swap facebook page asking for a piece of cheap or free carpet to make it easier for her to walk through the garage. We have no direct backyard access so she must cross the sometimes slippery concrete floor, and was starting to fall. Though I had in mind exactly the need for carpet, many thought the worst of me as a dog owner, resulting in a comments-long thread about what a terrible person I am. <br />
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I defended my honor as well as that of the dog. She is spoiled, pampered, and well cared for, not what many assumed when I asked for the carpet.<br />
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Then a couple weeks ago again, Shorty made a ruckus on the community swap facebook page when she escaped from our yard (this is an exaggeration - I forgot to close the gate and she wandered away in about an hour) and made it exactly two houses down the road, only to be picked up by a neighbor that I know, and passed along to Animal Control.<br />
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The irony of the trip to Animal Control is that Shorty very much used to be an escape artist. She'd bolt out the door and I would chase her around downtown Orono for hours. I guess now that she can no longer move she's easier to trap. While I do appreciate others looking out for the welfare of my decrepit dog on one of the town's busiest roads, again she assumed the worst. Again, a comments-long thread about the fate of this poor dog and its terrible owner.<br />
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Please do note that you can, in fact, see my house and car from the picture that Rachel took of Shorty, the desperately injured and dumped dog. Also note that there were several people who offered to help pay for medical bills. Since I just dropped $127 on a month's worth of prescription medication for her, I might be sending some messages. She's always been one to stir the pot but Shorty's really putting it all out there in her golden years. Wheee!<br />
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<br />kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-24098386659036604432014-06-12T15:56:00.003-05:002014-06-12T15:56:42.839-05:00Zoo Field TripThis is the kindergarten field trip to the zoo as illustrated by Lucy. Daddy and Lucy rode the bus to Des Moines together. As you can tell, they were the only two on the bus. Or in the loaf of bread with wheels, I can't tell.<br />
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There was some guraf watching. Giraffes are my favorite animal, which is probably why they made it into the picture, though Lucy said her favorite animals were the finches.<br />
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And a picnic after the zoo in the beautiful sunshine-y day. <br />
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And no, Eric did not shave his beard for the trip, it just didn't make it into the picture.kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-24051155943430931332014-05-31T08:49:00.002-05:002014-05-31T08:50:00.828-05:00Dance RecitalIt's that time of year again! When my entire weekend is consumed by a dance recital for a 5 year old. This year we've upped the ante with 2 dances, 2 costumes, and a whole lot longer in the auditorium.<br />
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Not sure if my kid's a natural poser or if this is what they teach in that dance class. <br />
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The ballet look is always serene, half-closed lids and a no-teeth smile.<br />
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And the recital (rehearsal) footage. Lucy is 2nd from the left in tap and at on the very left in ballet.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/96986623">Dance recital 2014</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/homesweetyork">Kristin York</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-54885675010361824012014-05-28T18:19:00.002-05:002014-05-28T18:19:53.712-05:00Rainbow DayLucy's elementary school is doing an ABC countdown for the last 26 days of school - today was U, yikes! - and R day was Rainbow day. Wear as many colors as you can. I thought it would be fun for the kiddos to decorate shirts and they had a great time decorating and wearing them. Check the socks. Perfect finishing touch I believe.<br />
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And this cracks me up as it's how every day goes. Jamie threatens Lucy with a weapon. Lucy shrinks and cries. Repeat process.<br />
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Happy Rainbow Day to all!kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-71134255562316893842014-05-18T16:00:00.001-05:002014-05-18T16:00:37.776-05:00Gymnastics Spring ShowLucy is into the spotlight. She wants people to watch her, clap for her, bring her flowers, etc etc. I thought Jamie was a limelight kind of guy too, but found out I was totally wrong. He's a mama's boy who love the audience of one, I think. Thus our experience at the spring show.<br />
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Jamie's show was at 9:30 so we showed up at about 9:00. The place was already packed, we only got a seat way off the the side of the bleachers, and Jamie was supposed to leave me and go through the door and fence store to a room where all the little kids were waiting. That did not happen, though he did make two appearances on the floor for the obstacle course before the show started. When he started screaming and someone stole our crappy seats we cut our losses and left.<br />
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Lucy's show was at 11:15. We got there and she didn't even turn around to look at me in line as she walked through the door, and was a total ham on the floor.<br />
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In other news I do believe that we're talking to agents about Tokyo 2020.<br />
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And the whole routine:<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/95629412">Gymnastics Spring Show</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/homesweetyork">Kristin York</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Since Jamie didn't participate I thought I'd have them do a backyard spring show for me after we got home. That didn't go so well either, but at least I didn't have to drag him out screaming.<br />
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This is the tumblebug rainbow, one leg lifted. <br />
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Lucy's cartwheel.<br />
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And what gymnastics show would be complete without some car race/repair action?<br />
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Maybe next year Jamie will participate, we'll see!kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-42103348310869682802014-05-13T19:12:00.001-05:002014-05-13T19:12:29.407-05:00Jamie's Preschool ClassNext year Jamie will finally get a chance to go to Small Wonders, the same preschool Lucy went to with the amazing Miss Karla. I'll admit kindergarten is a bit of a letdown after the connection I felt with Lucy's preschool and the teachers there, but I'm practically over it. Lucky for us Miss Karla also runs through parks & rec afternoon classes, and Jamie was finally old enough to try out the pajama party class. Yea!<br />
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The class started out a little rough for Jamie. He didn't want to go the first time, didn't want me to leave him, and then for a couple of weeks didn't want to go back. He came around, and now every morning asks if it's a preschool day. Disappointing that today is the last day, but he'll get lots of preschool days next year!<br />
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Today I went in to try to snap a couple of pictures of him, but the other kids kept noticing me so I ducked out pretty quickly. Here he is playing before the class started:<br />
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I managed to get this one from afar as they were gathered around the rainbow table for the craft before another little boy Miss Karla has called "the ambassador" called me out of my hiding spot as Jamie's mom. Jamie's all the way on the right, you can barely see his head peeking out under the #6. <br />
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Finally, doesn't he look happy? Small Wonders is just such a happy place - I don't know if all preschools are as fabulous but I'm pretty pleased with this one.<br />
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<br />kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-42562765316142415652014-03-11T22:52:00.001-05:002014-03-12T02:48:46.341-05:00KindergartenDid I mention Lucy started kindergarten? Yeah, it was a while ago now.<br />
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We have a copy of Twas the Night Before Kindergarten that we read, and that she pretended to read to Jamie. By the end of the year she'll be reading it by herself.<br />
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Lunch packed! I really enjoyed packing this first one, but as I mused in August, it has indeed gotten old. She eats a nutella sandwich every single day.<br />
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SO EXCITED! <br />
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Jamie didn't want to be left out of the backpack action.<br />
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This might be my favorite picture ever.<br />
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Lucy's classroom. It was so neat and organized at the start of the year. Her poor kindergarten teacher has 26 kids for 7 hours a day, including 2 non English-speakers, with no aide. I think this is insanity.<br />
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The students are allowed to line up between 8:15 and 8:25 outside the building. At 8:25 the bell rings to go into school and at 8:35 the school day starts.<br />
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And this was the temperature when I picked Lucy up on that first day. Did I mention the air conditioner was broken in her classroom? We kept getting notifications to send water bottles with the kids. 26 kids for 7 hours at over 100 degrees with no air conditioner. There's the start of a joke in here somewhere.<br />
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But she was still this excited at the end of the day.<br />
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And day 2 we snapped a picture of Lucy with Mrs. Lenaghan, who Lucy writes is "The Best Teecher Ever"<br />
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With well over half the year gone I say it's been a success.kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-22381090112030891532013-09-14T18:12:00.000-05:002013-09-14T18:12:50.314-05:00Who needs training wheels?<br />
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Not this girl! One push and she was off.<br />
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Not quite on two wheels yet, but plenty willing to stand on the tricycle pegs.<br />
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So proud:<br />
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<br />kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-32116588699791414582013-08-30T22:10:00.001-05:002013-08-30T22:10:20.529-05:00Backyard FunThanks Grandma, for sending this splash pad home with us this summer. We've gotten plenty of use, especially post-stomach bug when we're not supposed to go to the pool! As you know, it's important to have protective eyewear while playing in the yard.<br />
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Somehow I get the feeling taking a Christmas picture will be a little easier this year.<br />
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Grandma treated us right. She bought my kids expensive waffle cones and didn't even complain when most of them got tossed into the woods.</div>
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We got to see some of our Maine best boys, from left Brett, Lucy, Dayton, and Dawson. They played in the freezing pool, jumped on the trampoline, and examined all kids of dirt or bugs or boy stuff. Jamie loved it, though admittedly he loves princesses, tutus, make-up, and dolls.<br />
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We had a lot of fun at camp again this year. The kids are still young enough that they love being there, climbing on the rocks, and exploring the woods. Plus they love Grandpa's boat.<br />
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kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-86107437472223574912013-08-12T09:36:00.000-05:002013-08-12T15:17:27.057-05:00Lucy's 5So exciting to turn 5 this year, though she thought it meant once she had her birthday she'd be going directly to kindergarten. That was a tough one to explain.<br />
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We started the day with opening the box Grandma sent. Lucy was so so so excited to get presents that I made the box sit unopened in the living room. She would have been over the moon to see the actual wrapped gifts.<br />
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Hooray for dress up clothes from Grandma! Hooray for presents!<br />
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Grandma skyped through the opening of her box. It was almost as good as being here, right? <br />
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Later we met some friends at the pool for toddler time swim with snacks and cupcakes. From Lucy counterclockwise are Luci and Bowen (preschool friends), Howie and Gus (more preschool friends), Quinn, Jamie, Karrie, and Deacon. Bowen, Luci, and Deacon belong to Karrie and Howie and Gus belong to Jenny who jumped out of the way as soon as I took out the camera. Jenny told me she was keeping an eye on Gus as he has "kind of a thing" for Lucy. She'll be homeschooling them through elementary school and apparently he's afraid about not being able to meet a girl if he doesn't go to school. I think that is positively hysterical, but I don't have to raise him. <br />
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We had a great time swimming all afternoon.<br />
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Lucy picked out the most birthday-ish cake our grocery store had.<br />
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And Jamie was confused by his inability to eat an entire piece in one forkful.<br />
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Presents from mom and dad! We bought Jamie a chainsaw. He loves it, and spends time every day sawing something around the house. It was super funny how both with Grandma's box and the gifts we had he immediately recognized the wrapping paper that was his. I think when we opened Grandma's box he even said "Oooh, cars for Jamie!" <br />
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Lucy was so excited about everything she got. This is a purse pet. Lucy wears it proudly to stores and announces to everyone that although they might <i>think</i> it's a real purse, have no fear, it's just the purse pet. Not real.<br />
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It's so easy to buy her gifts right now. Someone remind me of this in 10 years, ok? When she wants a coach purse or a cell phone or something that hasn't been invented that I can't imagine that cost thousands of dollars.<br />
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And a video of cake and some gifts:<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/72170378">Lucy's 5th Birthday</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/homesweetyork">Kristin York</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.kristin mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09755230106956317120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563079588428010744.post-66493866490430157982013-06-01T07:52:00.004-05:002013-06-02T08:04:47.444-05:00Lucy's Dance RecitalIt's recital weekend! We had the dress rehearsal last night which was the only night we were allowed to take photos or video. You'll notice that Lucy tries to sparkle and shine - Miss Beth, the studio owner, made announcements on the stage before the dress rehearsal began and one was about the best way to sparkle and shine like a star was to smile. Lucy did her best, that's for sure.<br />
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The costumes look white in the video so here you can see the actual color. Keep your eye on the 3rd girl from the left in the video :)<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/67441908">Lucy's Dance Recital 2013</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/homesweetyork">Kristin York</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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The video was of the dress rehearsal and the photos are from the first of two recital days. With makeup, lots and lots of makeup. She was thrilled.<br />
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Lucy lined up with her class.<br />
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And the routine.<br />
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