Jack and the Beanstalk

Last Monday the Missoula children's theater came into town. Naturally the girls wanted to audition to see if they can take part in the play. Keara generally has her aspirations set for assistant director and she happened to get what she wanted. Kailei auditioned and ended up being part of the circus. She was not too thrilled as she thought she would be an animal but she ended up being an acrobat. It was a busy week and the girls got really tired but all in all they have lots of fun. Grammy and Poppy came to the show on Saturday and Zeb and I attended both performances.

Mommy-Daughter Date

Kaylei and I went on a mommy daughter date today since we both had the day off from school. We did a little shopping, we had lunch at Panera and then we got our nails done. It was lots of fun. Kaylei is such a great person to be with.

Mark

Hard to believe but Mark is turning 30 this week.  Yikes!  Yes, this fun loving guy is living footloose and fancy free.  He is going to celebrate in Vegas as any 30 year old should.  We had a family dinner for him tonight and had a good time but we know Vegas will be the highlight.  Happy Birthday Mark! 

JCCC Chinese New Year Celebration

Always one of my favorite events of the year.  I just love seeing all the kids in their colorful costumes dancing and singing.  It really is a highlight for me.  And for Kailei...well....let's just say she enjoys the stage.  It was held on a Friday evening so we met Mom and Dad for dinner at Big Bill's NY Pizza and then headed off to the performance.  Kailei did a great job and we are proud of her.

Keara's Birthday Continued

Well, today was the day we planned on celebrating Keara's birthday with a friend.  It works out nicely because she doesn't have school tomorrow so we made plans for her to invite a friend over and we would go to Jumpstreet and out to dinner.  Best laid plans....

Yesterday, at gymnastics Keara sprained her elbow doing a backbend.  I am losing track of the number of times she has sprained or broken something.  Naturally, we had to make a plan B so today instead of Jumpstreet I took her and a friend to the American Girl store to get their dolls hair done, do a little shopping and go to dinner.  I think I was able to save her "friend birthday" and she is having a great time despite her arm. 

Kailei-ism's

"We were made for each other Baba.", said Kailei.
"Yes, we were made in heaven.", said Zeb.
"Chinese heaven for me.", commented Kailei.

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"I'm a very black and white kinda person.", I said.
"I don't know what color I am.", responded Kailei.

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"Dad, this is no time to talk about your work. It's time to talk all about ME!"

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"Can I pleeeaassee have this game? I won't ask for anything else the rest if my kindle life." 

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Kailei: "I don't know if you want to hear this but what would you say if I told you that I like a boy?"

 

Keara's New Pet: Bear the Hamster