International Day at Page

Whew! It's been a long day. Every year Page School has International Day to celebrate the variety in backgrounds of all the students. We have represented South Africa for several years now, so this year decided to represent England instead. Finding traditional English dress for Jessica was not so easy, so we settled on an old-school British ensemble (circa 1700), although I mostly felt like Jess was representing Laura Ingels (sp?) in Little House on the Prairie. Nevertheless, the day was a huge success. We brought tea sandwiches, lemon poppy seed scones, strawberries and cream as our contribution to the pot luck. Thanks to Ali for the food ideas and the tea sandwiches were the bomb - who'd a thunk?! Although I did cheat and forgo the horrid cucumber and egg salad, and made American-style tea sandwiches with ham instead. Cut into little triangles . . . the kids were crazy for them. My scones were also to die for, made with FRESH lemon from our own tree in the backyard. Perhaps I should have been dressed in my own Laura Ingles senior dress??? OH, and can someone explain why green cupcakes are considered IRISH. I thought those and the green 'Irish' jello shots were a bit off the mark. I'm just saying.

Butterfly Pets

So on the March School Field Trip to Kidspace in Pasadena, it was Adopt-A-Caterpillar month . . . and for a small fee they had caterpillars for sale. Of course we bought three!! So far two have safely 'hatched' (what do caterpillars do? burst forth??) from their cocoons. One is running two days behind so we are hoping he'll make it. These two arrived within minutes of each other. Excuse the bad shot, I had to shoot through the white mesh.

Cute Bedtime

So Jerri and Bren and kids were over for a BBQ this past weekend, and Jess read Lucy a story before her bedtime . . . too damn cute for words.

IT'S A TRIFECTA!!!

So today was school assembly to announce the honor roll students for third quarter. Not once, not twice, but THREE TIMES Jessica was called up to the front. First she was student of the month for 2nd Grade - then she got an award for her 2nd place finish in the Science Fair - and finally she was called up for the High Honor Roll Assembly for gettting straight A's. WOOO HOOOOOOO!

Our Strange Neighbor

So a few months ago, our neighbor emailed everyone to announce he was changing his yard to a low-water-usage landscape. We all expected a few cactus to appear, but instead he ripped out his entire lawn and put in rocks. ROCKS. The change was not met with enthusiasm. At night he sneaks out and rakes the rocks into a smooth layer. Whatever. Then two weeks ago a huge pile of dead palm fronds appeared in a pile and he has now organized them into a fence. Or at least I think it's a fence . . . or perhaps some strange interpretive sculpture?? Or could it just be a way to further annoy everyone else in the neighborhood!! I see cars stopping to try and figure out what it is. Free expression has gone to far on this one.

Attempting a Video

So, I am not sure if this will work, but I am attempting my first video on the blog. Jessica has decided the Cheetah Girls are all that and a bag of chips .

SEED GERMINATION by Jessica

OK, so perhaps 'we' might have overdone the design portion of the presentation . . . but I'm hoping Jess gets an A in today's science fair. Last year Jess got second prize, but this year the competition looks fierce with erupting volcanos (hasn't that really been done to death!) and electric potatoes.

Here Are Some of the Other Presentations

The Page Science Fair Approaches!!!

So we've been getting ready for weeks for the big Science Fair. The living room has been a mess as we mocked up the presentation board, painted radishes and cut borders. March 28th is the big day.

The Easter Bunny Arrives

And yet again, Jessica is spoiled rotten by an invading rodent. How does that bunny get the doors unlocked?

Sleepover at the Gnasher's

Much fun to be had at a sleepover this past week during Spring break. Jess and Addie made a fabulous tent in the living room (which you can imagine Adrian LOVED). The girls also had great fun decorating easter eggs. Check out the sparkle glitter paint which we used on the eggs, the table, the kitchen chairs and the tile flooring. Luckily a bit of 409 did the trick. The girls also enjoyed the two-computer household for some good times on Webkinz.com.

Lucy and Jess enjoy Charlie's Party

Charlie Turns ONE

He's a big man now, and was less than impressed with his Birthday cupcake. Me thinks he was wanting a steak!

Spring Has Sprung

Not to rub it in for our cold weather friends out of state, but Spring has Sprung in Los Angeles.

HOLIDAY IN CANCUN

Just back from a relaxing week in Cancun with the Wright family - Nigel, Sofia, Nick and Dylan. A great time was had by all (or so we hope!) and after a loooonnnggg day of flying for the Wrights, the week was smooth sailing. So many photo ops, so here are a few of the good ones.

THE KIDS HAD A GREAT TIME

Tons of time in the pool and plenty of shots of the kids all over the resort.

HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY JESSICA

Jessica turned seven this year in Cancun at a fabulous dinner with the cousins.

SWIMMING WITH THE DOLPHINS

Many shots from the trip to Xel-Ha. A day of snorkeling, all-you-can-eat buffets and swimming with dolphins. Here are some good dolphin shots with potentially the best shot being the dolphins jumping over the heads of the group.