Road trip!

Ellie had a soccer game up in SB on Saturday. The girls won their game (3-1) and E had a great game. Bud and Claire were able to make it too! Following the game we ate lunch and then headed back home. Both kids read most of the car ride. And Calvin rocked a new hairstyle due to his rapid hair growth and it’s “floppiness” which makes him happy. 

Ellie gets an award

Today Ellie received a Spotlight Award at school. She was recognized for being a Dedicated and Hardworking Student.

Harry Potter Trivia

Last night was Harry Potter themed trivia at a local brewery. I actually went out in a school night with some friends (not work friends) and we had a beer and played trivia which we did really well at coming in 5th place. We got all but two of the actual trivia questions but fell just out of the running because between questions they would play music and you got bonus points for naming the artist...well, we didn’t do so well with our music trivia. Oh well. We had a blast! 

And they had HP themed beer: Alcoholic  Butterbeer complete with whipped cream. 

Driveway Nap

On saturday, following a soccer game, Calvin went to a crazy birthday party at an indoor trampoline park. He had a blast and was worn out (and ate 3 pieces of pizza...more than any other kid!). He fell asleep in the car for the first time in a while and I had the pleasure of a peaceful rest in the car while he continued to nap in the driveway when we got home.

I’ll take a win when I can

I took Calvin to Trader Joe’s on sunday. He begged me to get Brussels sprouts. So I did. 

Today he begged for me to make them for dinner. I told him he had to help. So he did. 

And they were devoured at dinner along with some corn and baos we also picked up at TJs (the daily sample which he loved and insisted on buying).

He is also writing a story about a monster in an attic.

Ellie just finished practicing flute, studying for her science test tomorrow, and is curled up in bed reading Swiss Family Robinson. 

Checkmate. 

AYSO tradition

Half-time oranges!

Calvin gets an award

Calvin got an award at the school assembly this morning. He was awarded a Super Citizenship award for kindergarten for showcasing the trait of the month, responsibility.