What Happens at Toddler Carnival, Stays at Toddler Carnival

April 28, 2008 — Iva

IMG_0485This past weekend Roxanna and her lifelong friend Makena took part in the annual spring Toddler Group Carnival.

Games, prizes, fruit loop necklaces, good friends – what could be more fun!

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Avoiding a near collision, Makena learns the art of defensive driving and leans on the horn while Roxanna applies the Fred Flintstone brakes.

Meanwhile, I have to admit to getting a little carried away at the raffle table. I was feeling lucky and buying raffle tickets “double down” style like I was at the blackjack table in Vegas. One more ticket and I’m sure that little red wagon would have been all mine. Come on baby, mamma needs a new pair of shoes.

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What’s Old Skool Is New Again!

April 12, 2008 — Iva

With what seems like the majority of my nieces and nephews preparing university applications or heading off to school this fall, it’s hard to believe we’ve been out of school 13 years now. Where has the time gone! And with the application process only getting more competitive each year, we’ve realized Roxanna needs to start working on her portfolio, so we’ve signed her up for gymnastics and she’ll start soccer this summer. In the meanwhile if we can offer a word of advice to anyone thinking of what schools to apply to…

IMG_0374 “Queen’s College colours we are wearing once again,
Soiled as they are by the battle and the rain,
Yet another victory to wipe away the stain!
So, Gaels, go in and win!

Chorus:

Oil thigh na Banrighinn a’Banrighinn gu brath!” x3 repeat

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