Kajukenbo w/ Offie

All summer long, Offie was talking about being in a karate class.  As shy as he WAS, he told anyone who would listen that he WILL be in karate when he's in kindergarten.  Well, as promised, Dad and I enrolled him when school began, and he is LOVING his kajukenbo class.  Even taking the class at the end of a long day, after swim class in the morning, Offie still has a ton of energy left. 

September Highlights--A Month Later

It can a bit of a challenge to sit and post during the beginning months of school, but, today is the day to catch up!  Here are the highlights of the previous month.

Gold Rush Days in Sacramento with the Lendway Family.  Being a history enthusiast, this field trip was right up my alley.  It was both educational and fun.  The whole family enjoyed seeing a re-enactment of the Pony Express, a saloon gun fight, gold panning, and playing dress-up as pioneers.

Next up, September birthdays!

Timmy turned 14 this year.  Our family is big on doing something on the day of, even if that something is small.  Timmy feels most blessed when we buy him donuts.  So, buy donuts we did.  His siblings and I bought a dozen yummy donuts and surprised him at school.  He ate 2 before we left.

Jazzy turned 12!  Her request was a skating get together with her friends and a luncheon.  (Thanks Groupon for a deal on skating!)  She was very thankful that her friends were able to celebrate with her.