Visiting Old Friends

Griffin & I spent the morning visiting my great friend from high school "Wen A." & her family. We met them at The Polynesian on their last day of their Disney trip. Wen & I worked at the same deli in high school, which was pretty much staffed with high schoolers...we had alot of fun & some crazy memories. She has a beautiful little boy Andrew, who is about 15 months older than Griffin. The boys played all morning so we were able to catch up. it is just crazy to think that our friendship began about 24 years ago.

Yee Haw

We went to dinner at The Whispering Canyon tonight to celebrate the girls' excellent report cards. It is a very fun experience - I think it's been 2-3 years since we've been there. The wait staff is hilarious- very brash & bold...even Josie was taken aback at 1st. We had fun, although what was I thinking making a 7:45 seating on a school night (that's all they had)? Nice starting off the week getting your 2 year old to bed at 10 p.m.!!!

One more time...great work Sydney!!!

As a 2nd grader Josie does not participate in the assembly (although her report matched her sister's)but the school invited the 2nd graders to watch all the festivities.

Sydney standing with some of her classmates.

Sydney receiving her award from Dr. Kennedy for straight A's.

The Principal, Dr. Kennedy promised to shave his head if the PTA received 500 members...they reached his goal & they gave him a mohawk @ the Middle School Honor Roll Assembly. The rest would come off at the end of this assembly.

Sydney being recognized for perfect attendance for the 2007-2008 school year!!!

The last bit of celebrating

Josie has had quite the week of celebrating. We told her she could have a friend sleepover in addtion to the other things we have done this week. Well, like the old Herbal Essence commercial (or was it Prell?) one friend turned in to two friends turned in to four friends (which by the end of the night was back down to 3 friends)...apparently Josie is very good at social directing. It was low key- just swimming & movies but put 4-5 eight year olds together & that is aLOT of energy. I'd like to say we are done celebrating for awhile (it seems we have been eating birthday cake for weeks now) but Sydney's party is in 3 short weeks.

Eight is Great!!!

Josie Miller Lowell is 8 years old!!!! How can parents not reflect on the day their child was born when they celebrate their kids' birthdays. I'll spare all the gorey details, but let's just say Lee & I remember it like it was yesterday. Josie quickly opened up a few presents after we danced as a family & she was able to talk to a few aunts before she headed off to school...I had to leave early to go to the hospital but Lee was able to bring lunch to her (& Sydney) & spend her lunchtime with her. Afterschool she played with her friend Alexa & then Lee took the girls to play miniature golf. Griffin I met up with them for dinner afterwards (Sydney was -no surprise- at dance). Happy Birthday girl...we love you!

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Happy (Early) 8th Birthday Jo

How can Josie be turning 8? She is truly one of a kind. She is an extremely witty, sweet, energetic little girl who always keeps us on our toes. Sometimes, I really wonder what goes on inside her head because she has some very unique thoughts!!! She is a wonderful big sister to Griffin & tends to master most things she tries. We went to Beaches & Cream & the arcade at The Beach Club to celebrate early because I am on-call on her b'day & Sydney will be at dance. katie came along to celebrate & all the kids had a great time. (Sydney is a chip off the ol' block- she has mastered Ms. Pacman, which I championed back in 1982...I am terrible now) . More b'day updates will most likely follow in a few days!