Ballet Recital

Cami performed 'Mele Kalikimaka' in her first ballet recital. She got up on the stage and barely moved a muscle but she didn't cry! Mission accomplished.

Holiday Program

This was the only shot I was able to get at Cami's first holiday program at preschool. She hid behind her little friend for most of the songs and then started bawling. She's one of the younger ones in school so I'm hoping it's a stage.

Tangled

We saw Tangled last weekend with Dylan, it was a really great flick. Liwai was definitely tearing.

Stitches

Spence fell at recess and split his chin on playground equipment. He got his 4 stitches without a numbing shot! He was brave and handled it really well. At least he made it to age 6 stitch-free! Never a dull moment...

Tree Lighting

Karin, Mel and Cami pre-tree lighting in Kirkland
We waited...

and waited...

The tree lighting was late and the crowd started chanting,

"light the tree, light the tree!"

Cami and her makeshift hat = Karin's scarf

Finally, let there be light! It was freeeeezing.

And, as it turned out... it was a fake tree! But of course we still had fun.

Thanksgiving 2010

Thanksgiving at the Llaneza's
A rose between two thorns

Happy Thanksgiving!

Let it snow

Record freezing temperatures this week. The kids had two snow days and stayed home with Dad. Cami kept saying, "I want to go to kulo" (how she pronounces school). The city pretty much shut down, the roads were bare and of course, I made it to work. Why can't banks have snow days?
Cami's second observation day at ballet class.
They were practicing for their holiday show where they will perform 'Mele Kalikimaka'.