And the Festivities continue...

The Warwick Olympics continued today with the Obstacle Course, Sponge Pass and Tug-a-War...Jordan's team did well with the Obstacle Course...the course included jump rope, hop scotch, crawling through the hula hoops and running...

Many of the kids knocked down the hula hoops...I think Jordan made it through...

For the sponge pass...they had to soak the sponge in water and then pass it OVER their heads to the end....and then squeeze out the water...last minute, Jordan said that he can squeeze out more water than Fahed...so, they switched places...

Hmm...I think Jordan's new chore will be to wipe down the counters...he can really squeeze that sponge! Thanks Jordan for the idea....

Today was the Awards Assembly for Honor Roll and Magical Mention. Jordan received a Magical Mention Award...(Honorable Mention)...which I think he liked better since he got a certificate for a free In and Out cheeseburger....Honor Roll recipents received a ribbon...(btw: Jeff took the picture...NOT ME!)

Tonight was another date night for Jeff and me at the driving range...sort of....Neil and Jordan went off with their instructor to the short game area to learn about chipping...Jeff and I hit the range...I'm still trying to get the feeling of my new clubs that Jeff got me for my birthday...okay, maybe I never had the feeling...but, I tell ya...I am feeling my back tonight! HONEY, I need a back rub!

Let the Festivities Begin!

Today was the first day of the Warwick Olympics. The Intermediate (grades 4-6) compete in a series of track type of events.

Jordan's event today was the 100 yard relay. His team did well at the start, sort of lost their place in the middle, but anchor-man Jordan was able to help improve their finish. Here Jordan is talking to his teacher Mrs. R. (in the black hat)...he looks winded, eh?

On Sunday, we stopped to see Karen (Jeff's cousin) and her husband Haku's new house. It is in Salinas...unfortunately, I forgot my camera....it was in my bag with all of my birthday goodies...anyways...we "rescued" two geranium plants...Karen said she doesn't like flowers that shed....so, I have two beautiful planters. They must have really inspired me because today I picked up a six-pack of snapdragons and some potting soil. I cleaned up my planters in the front and dead-headed all of my plants....sigh...it looks so much better. I'll take more pictures later...oh...and I forgot....my Mom had started this beautiful purple rose last year for me...I brought that home also!

When the boys came home, we went to Regan's Nursery to pick up two water plants for Jeff's pond. Yup...it's his Father's Day present...and we just dropped them in and of course, Mr. Observant noticed them right away.... and no...I didn't pick them out...the boys did. When I got home from Yoga (Lori was cruel as usual tonight), I checked the pond...and both flowers were closed for the night....I think the dark purple one was crushed on the way home...but, more buds were coming up...so, I'll post those pictures when they bloom.

My Family (and the Lakers) Rock!

Silly me....I didn't post a picture from Jeff's birthday dinner....Here he is with his two favorite boys....Neil and Jordan really liked the booth...they kept playing with the buttons...and Jeff kept telling them that they had to behave because they were in a "nice" restaurant.

The pink cake is the Guava Cake from Vienna Bakery...it's wasn't from Napoleon's or Leonard's Bakeries in Hawaii...but, it was good!

Did I mention that my family rocks? Gary and Preston gave me the tote for my cricut machine...I love it...can you see the cricket in the stitching?

My other brothers gave me the below books...I love it!!! Sewing, Knitting and Jewelry making...sigh, my favorite hobbies!

Speaking of sewing...we had to go to Salinas yesterday afternoon because Jeff had problems with the torch that my Dad let him borrow. First he was out of one of the gases he needed, so, Dad brought him a new tank at lunch Saturday. When he got home he realized that the nozzle did not fit...so, he said that we were going to Salinas...and my Dad cut the barrels....hmmm, I could have sworn I SUGGESTED THIS A FEW MONTHS AGO....anyways....I was able to go to Beverly's in Salinas.

They carry a lot of different material than Joann's. It was fun looking at the material with my Mom. I even found a new pattern from Amy Butler that were really cute. I ended up buying the Madison Bag pattern...and when I went back to Mom's, I found some others online...that were FREE!!! I am so into FREE patterns. (Julie --- check out the site...I think you will like it!)

Oh well, there goes my plans to put away the sewing machine for a while....

And finally, the NBA Finals...the Lakers win....99 to 86....deep down, I am glad...but, it would have been nice to see it go to a game 7.

Sigh, another year older...

Last night we had a family dinner at Massimo's. I was so mad at Vienna Bakery. I was suppose to pick up Jeff's birthday cake and drop it off at the restaurant at noon. I went to the bakery at 2 p.m. and it still wasn't there. (I ordered a guava cake from Aki's Bakery. Vienna bought Aki's a few years ago...and yes, you can special order Aki's butterscotch cookies! They didn't have any, so Neil and I ended up with the Aki sugar cookies...still yummy!) Luckily, Vienna came through and they delivered the cake to Massimo's. Unfortunately, Jeff ordered the Friday night special which included dessert....tiramisu...which I am eating tonight!

Today we met my family for a family birthday celebration for Jeff (June 12), Sage (June 19) and me (July 2)...it was a nice get-together in San Jose J-Town. Here is everyone...thanks to Preston for his wonderful camera/lens...we all got in without having to stitch anything together!

THREE more days...

To be more accurate, it is really 3 short days....so, let the parties begin!!!!

Yesterday, the boys and I attended Mrs. Fread's retirement party. It was a nice, albeit short, visit...the boys had swimming lessons. Mrs. Fread was their kindergarten teacher....and she knows Jeff's mom from a prior "school" life. Okay, when the boys went home to change for swimming, I opened the mail...check this out...I know my birthday is coming up...but, really? A SENIOR CITIZEN OFFER? SHEESH!

So, have you been wondering what my sewing project has been? I made a duffle bag...I am not happy with how the top zipper turned out...but, I think I can find a way to fix/hide it. Isn't it pretty? It's purple of course!

Today is Jeff's birthday...and guess what Nick and Jazel gave him....bragging rights! Their son, Isaac was born today at 1:11 am....good thing I got the blanket done this week!

sigh...it's Thursday?

Ok...so, I am really slacking on the BLOG..but, it will get better. I have been a little sidetracked with a sewing project...hopefully, I will finish it tonight and I will post something tonight, or tomorrow....

I did finish one project! Nick and Jazel's baby blanket....I am so happy that I finished because, Jazel is at the hospital at this moment....they started inducing on Tuesday. Jeff is hoping the baby is born on Friday...his birthday...and Jazel's brother, Jemar, is hoping for today...since it is his birthday.

With only 5 days left in school...I need to find a schedule....when do I update my BLOG? It worked well when I did it at night...but, I have been so tired lately. I didn't go to Pilates today because a certain cat kept me up all night....he was not feeling well... Tuesdays in June are busy...the boys have swimming AND golf....and starting the last week of June, Jordan will also have his writing and cartooning class. I can't believe that this schedule is freaking me out....wasn't I the one who had 16-22 hours of meetings a week? sigh....

Chess Club Awards...

Today was the last day of Success Chess School. There was a little party and AWARDS!
In the picture above, Coach Henry is presenting Jordan with the SECOND place trophy. The place standings are based on the "point gain" for the year. You get points for each match, wins/loses, computer homework etc. Jordan's friend Leo received the first place trophy. Leo participated in a tournament, you get a lot of points for tournaments. This was fantastic, since it was Leo's first year in SCS.

Here is Neil (in a very blurry picture...sigh, at least I remembered my camera...) with Coaches Henry and David.

Here are the boys with their loot. Jordan has three trophies because his "team" won a contest last week...and he got to bring home the trophy because he was team captain. Neil said it wasn't fair because Jordan didn't answer any of the questions.

Here is the whole group!