Best Potential Runner

We attended Anna's awards banquet for her track team. Among other awards, she received the "Best Potential Runner" out of more than 100 teammates. It was such a well-deserved reward, and a proud moment in time, one I won't soon forget.

Pinkberry After Lunch

Blood Orange Flavor :)

Firefighter Classroom Visit

Earlier in the month my second grade class had the privilege to listen to classmate Alijah's dad speak about his job as a firefighter. He even brought his complete uniform and gear and let the kids try on his jacket and helmet. The complete uniform weighs more than 50 pounds! His 45-minute visit went by so quickly, the kids were engaged and it inspired more than a few students to declare they wanted to become a firefighter when they grow up.

Visit with Jen!

This Will Be Dangerous...

10 minutes away from home...

New Year's Snapshots

Anna's art from one year ago (Lilu, my mom, Yumi, and my dad... I love this picture!)


Anna and Lilu


Some of the tasty dishes my mom prepared for New Year's breakfast

Sam's 7th Birthday

We celebrated Sam's birthday mid-morning on his special day. It was a Star Wars, Lego, and Ugly Doll themed party. Yumi picked up special balloons and Rob made a lego cake. Each of the three blocks had a different color frosting as well as a different flavor cake inside. Being the architect that he is, Rob's cake had perfect dimensions. Sam really enjoyed his day and loved all his presents. Thank you so much!