The NC State Fair!
Today we were off to the State Fair! This year we went on Brandon’s birthday, like we went on my birthday last year. As we usually do, we met up with the Orazi family early, and went to get biscuits for breakfast. The fair is usually not so crowded early in the morning, but this year, we could tell it was going to be a record-breaker–it was pretty crowded to start with! We had our favorite treats, visited our favorite displays, and many of our favorite activities. The PBS Kids...
Read MoreLego Club, Pumpkin Lights
Another month, another LEGO Club meeting! However, this is the last one of the year as they take a break in November and December. So, we had to make this a good one, and Brian certainly did. The theme revolved around creating a rescue craft. He basically did two full designs and the creativity kept coming at home. We also saw some great Halloween and Thanksgiving mini-sets that we had to get. Brian finished off by building a racer to go down the ramp track at the front of the store....
Read MoreRootin’ Tootin’
Tonight was Rootin’ Tootin’, but it was also a Parent Night Out.. We were conflicted about what to do, but, eventually came down on the side of letting Kendall have her pizza party with her friends, Brandon would take Brian to hockey/skating lessons and then a little time at Rootin’ Tootin’, and I would just have the evening to myself to rest. I’m on the mend, but am not up for very much, so it was probably the best thing for us all. The kids had fun at their...
Read MoreLeia Shirts
Today, Kendall and I both wore Princess Leia t-shirts! I think hers is much cuter (it says “Self-Rescuing Princess”)! I should have been making a cake or pie for the Rootin’ Tootin’ bake sale tonight, but, being so sick, I just could not manage it (nor should I risk it!) So, Brandon helped me phone it in, by picking up a very cute pumpkin cake from Whole Foods. The kids were a little disappointed it wasn’t for them, but understood it was for a good...
Read MoreBrian’s Viking Picture
Today Brian made a “Viking Picture” with all sort of viking stuff on it–he was so excited, he had to show me even before I got out of the car!! I really wanted to scan his picture and include it here, but sadly, we seem to have misplaced it–if it turns up, I’ll update this post....
Read MoreBrian’s Art!
Today we saw that a piece of Brian’s art was selected for the NC State Fair! We’re not even sure which one it is yet, but we can’t wait to see it! Brian has been doing an after-school enrichment art class , and has made some really neat things there. Here are some photos of the master in action, provided by his...
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