Some of Keara's Poetry

Keara
Kind and helpful
Sibling of Kailei
Lover of dogs and horses
Who fears spiders and getting a bad grade
Who would like to see a dolphin and the ifal tower
Resident of Parker
Davison

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There once was a dog
Who's friend was a hog
Who love to play
Together all day
In the misty fog

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I'm from dog hair, TV and books
I'm from gardening, jumping and climbing
I'm from friends, neighbors and dogs
I'm from Mom, Dad, Kailei and Nala
I'm from tuna noodle, mac 'n cheese and salad
I'm from bike riding and basketball
I'm from "Live, Laugh, Love"
I'm from the secrets in my drawer.

Kailei with the Video Camera

Another 14er Conquest

Zeb is really into climbing mountains these days and while he wishes that he could do it more often he did manage to escape and conquer Quandary Peak today.  Here he is at the top.  The views are spectacular.

Family Day

Family Day snuck up on us this year so we were unable to make any big plans for the entire day.  I still wanted to make our time together special so I talked with Zeb and we decided to take the girls to Mt. Fuji (a local hibachi restaurant).  They ask to go all the time but it is quite expensive so once or twice a year is our max.  They of course were thrilled to be able to go and we were full in no time.

Since we finished dinner a little early we also took the girls to see The Zookeeper at the movies and so our Family Day turned out to be pretty great after all.

Jump Rope Camp

Keara attended a Jump Rope Camp on the 8th.  Who knew there was so much you can do with jump rope?  I know I didn't.  The lady who runs the camp is second in the nation so it is no joke.  Keara liked it but came home exhausted after jumping for four hours.  :)

Celebrating the Fourth

As is quickly becoming a tradition we started our July 4th celebration by participating in the neighborhood bike parade.  The kids enjoy decorating their bike and make a short loop around the park.  It was hot out but for some reason the heat just doesn't seem to stop these kids.  Our Stonegate pals the Wyman's and Lawrence's were also there and enjoyed the ice cream, face painting and jumpy castles after the parade. 

Not being on top of my game this year I didn't organize anything for the evening.  I thought about going out to Tracie's house but we kept playing phone tag and I just didn't want to show up without an invite.

That said, I also didn't want to be alone I called our friends the Trautman's and they happened to be free for an impromptu weenie roast.  Nothing fancy but we certainly enjoyed their company.

Another Show for Kailei

Both Keara and Kailei auditioned for another childen's theatre show this week.  They both did such a great job but unfortunately only Kailei made the cut.  It just broke my heart honestly because Keara had her best audition ever.  It is a hard life lesson for both Mom and daughter to deal with but we were certainly happy for Kailei.

The show was The Tortoise and the Hare and Kailei was part of the Hare's fan club.  She did a great job and enjoyed having her friend Sam in the show with her.