Birthday Party

Being back in August means back to celebrating birthdays.  As our kids have grown older, the demand on birthdays has lessened, but Gabi was thrilled to help Ariana celebrate her birthday.  It was another great celebration at their condo, this time with a Laua Theme.  Kids played lots of fun games and had a great time with delicious food, dessert and good fun.  The only casualty were some goggles that did not make it home. 

Cyberview Lodge Video

Here is a fun video from our little getaway during Hari Raya. 

Cyberview Lodge

It was Hari Raya so the Woodwards made another trip to Cyberview Lodge.  The kids enjoy playing in the pool, jumping through the waterfall, and the Italian restaurant is absolutely delicious.  Despite a few challenges with the firstborn, the weekend was a success with lots of fun changes to enjoy a low key vacation. 

And thanks, grandma, for coming along to help with kids.  Nice having three adults to match up with the three kids! 

Reeve 5th Grade

As part of an annual tradition, the kids use their own voice to tell about their interests and what they want to be when they grow up.

Full Disclosure:  The recording did not happen at the beginning of the school year, but is here for easy reference.

Gabi 3rd Grade

Keeping with tradition, the kids use their own voice to introduce themselves and share their interests and what they want to be when they grow up. 

Full disclosure:  This was recorded several months after the start of school, but better to find it here.

Rania 1st Grade

Keeping the annual tradition, here she is in her own voice.

Full disclosure:  The video was shot much later than the first day of school, but so we can find it, I'm putting it here.

First Day

School starts!  What excitement with meeting new friends, getting to know new teachers and getting used to new routines.  Here is a picture of the first grade class. 

Tidying Up!

We are in a new house and part of the move is getting rid of unwanted things.  It is so nice being in a newer place where ceilings don't fall in and the cabinets aren't disintegrating on the dishes. 

There is a large collection of items we're trying to pass on to better homes.  Here is just one of many samples.