Piano Recital 12.09

I finally figured out how to get video files off the camera and onto the computer! So here is Sarah's very 1st piano recital last December. She had only been taking lessons for a few weeks.

Fun at the Zoo

Sarah had a school field trip to the zoo on Tuesday.  I volunteered to chaperone…so much fun!  The kids got to ride on the school bus, which Sarah was so excited about.  We got to the zoo early, so it wasn’t yet crowded.  We walked around looking at all the animals – fun to see the zoo through a four year olds eyes!  Then we had a picnic lunch followed by a short class on the 4 different classes of animals (mammal, reptile, birds, fish).  The kids even got to pet a bunny.  Then we were off to the carousel, which it seemed all the kiddos enjoyed very much…but not as much as the ice cream that followed!  After a little playtime in the Children’s Zoo and playground it was time to load up the buses.   Although we were exhausted at the end of the day we really enjoyed our trip!

Sarah’s 1st Soccer Game

Sarah had her 1st soccer game this morning!  Her team name is The Surge.  I think she was a little worn out by the end of the game, but she sure looked like she was having fun.  The game ended right before a thunderstorm rolled through, so everyone was running for their cars.  I guess I’m officially a soccer mom!

Headphones

Sarah was on Spring Break for my 2nd OB appointment, so I let her come with me.  She brought her Leapster in case we had to wait a long time (which can happen anytime at an OB’s office!)  She was playing a game on the way to the office, and the sound effects were driving me nuts.  So I asked her to plug her headphones in so I wouldn’t have to hear them.  I asked her if she knew how to plug them in or if she needed me to help her.  Her response: Mommy you just plug them in where the little headphones are!  Duh!  I guess preschoolers are more observant than we give them credit for!

By the way, OB appointment went well.  I gained 8 pounds since my last appointment (oops!)  Sarah was able to hear the baby’s heartbeat and was so excited.  Then down to the lab where Sarah insisted on sitting in my lap while watching intently as the phlebotomist drew my blood.  After Sarah made sure I had an extra band-aid to take with us, we were on our way.  Thankfully we were in and out in about an hour!

Sarah vs. Bike

After over a year of struggling with Sarah and the Bike, Sarah has finally succeeded in circling the neighborhood! Grammy bought the Bike back in Nov/Dec of 2008 because Sarah was outgrowing her tricycle. Sarah was a little stubborn (can you imagine?) and resisted learning how to pedal the new Bike. We were hoping she would eventually get a little peer pressure to learn and that was indeed the case! Friday is W for Wheels day at school, and all the kids in her class get to bring in their bikes to ride at recess. So Sarah decided she better learn to ride that Bike!

Key West Souvenir

Well it’s official!  We went to the doctor today for an ultrasound and we’re expecting!!  We were able to see the heartbeat, and everything is looking good.  I am due October 12, and we are all so excited, especially Sarah.

Key West 2010

Every few years Kenneth does Key West Race Week, so this year I decided to join him for part of the week! I left the cold, rainy weather of Houston on a Tuesday and arrived to warm sunshine in Key West, Florida. I took a cab to the house the crew had rented and unpacked a little. Kenneth and I bought new bikes before we left and sent them ahead on a boat trailer, so I had wheels for the week. Rode my bike to Conch Republic, where a lot of the sailors met up after the day’s races. The boat got in around 2:30 and after a quick shower and change we were off to the tent, where daily trophies are awarded and everyone trades stories from the day.

Wednesday one of the other wives flew in and we met the guys at Conch Republic around 4. Same routine – different day. Back at the house asleep early. The drama began around 1:30 am when I woke up to a beeping smoke alarm and sirens. After waking Kenneth up, we opened the door to outside to see what was going on….the house two doors down was in flames. The heat from the fire and the sound of the flames is something that we will never forget. I quickly grabbed our suitcases and everything I could throw in them while Kenneth woke up the rest of the crew. We ran across the street with glowing embers falling around us. The firefighters were already at work trying to contain the fire, but it became obvious that we were going to have to find another place to stay. Luckily the rental company had another house available a few blocks away so off we went. After a celebratory toast to our survival (and to calm our nerves!!) we all went to bed around 4.

Thursday morning arrived way too quickly for everybody, but the crew got their gear on and went to the boat. Luckily for Heather and I there was a pool at the new house. We lounged around all day catching up on our sleep and recovering from the long night before. We caught up with the guys in the afternoon and had a great night.

Friday several of us girls were invited out on a 65 foot sailboat (listed at $4.5 million!!). What a way to watch the races! We had a great day, and it was so fun to be able to see the guys race and take some pictures. I did manage to get a little sunburned but I survived! =) This was the last day of racing so of course everybody had a lot of fun at the party. A few of our favorites places…Conch Republic, Schooner Wharf, Irish Kevin’s, Sloppy Joe’s, Franco’s Deli, Angelina’s Pizza, Abbondanza Italian

Most people leave Key West on Saturday but Kenneth and I planned an extra day to relax and enjoy the town. We stayed in a really cute hotel (since the rental house was no longer available) and met up with some friends at El Siboney (Cuban restaurant) for dinner. Biked over to Southernmost Point for some pictures.

Sunday we were on our way back to Houston to see our much missed Sarah!