My Birthday

I had a great birthday. Nothing fancy but nice. I had the day off from school because we had graduation. My friend Michael and I have traditionally gone to graduation together and usually have breakfast or lunch. We had the noon graduation so we met for breakfast where I was surprised with a birthday crepe.

Friday night we were invited over to Sheryl's house for some Friday fun and we just kicked back on the patio and enjoyed good friends and good conversation.

The girls and Zeb all made me a card and Zeb got some Bliss cupcakes (my new addiction).

Just a low key, relaxing day overall which was just perfect.

Kailei-ism's

"I always wear this necklace. Except when I shower and when I lose it."

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Kailei called me 3 times this morning. After her last call she said, "I won't call you back. I almost promise."

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Kailei to Zeb: "When I get a husband, he's gonna be way nicer than you."

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Kailei: "It hit me in my left eye. And that's my keen eye." 

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Kailei: "Dad, you're my superman."

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At the zoo..bears are mating. "Hey Mom, can we stay 'til the baby comes out?"

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Zeb: Why are you taking off your tights?
Kailei: I'm hot. I can't stand hotness. Well, maybe a little, for cute boys.   

Kailei's Dance and Language Video

Goodbye for the Summer JCCC

We wrapped up another year of Chinese today.  We get our Saturday mornings back and we all can't wait to sleep in.  That said, I loved watching Kailei dance today.  I love hearing her speak in Chinese and seeing how she can read and understand it. I just love that she is learning and experiencing part of her culture.  It is so impressive. 

Keara's Play

Keara's class has been working on a play for quite a while and tonight we finally got to see the production.  It was so much fun.  Keara worked on the scenery and was on stage for a brief ballroom scene.  She also videotaped many of the practices and created a bloopers video.  It was fun to see Keara in a dress for once.  :)  We had a great time.  I managed to get a picture of her and her teacher, Mrs. McIntosh.  Keara really likes her and so do I.

Mother's Day

I was treated like royalty today and loved every minute of it.  The girls made me my traditional breakfast in bed.  Apparently Zeb tried to talk them into taking me out to breakfast but they would not hear of it.  They have a tradition and they weren't going to budge.  I enjoyed eggs, bacon, fruit, pancakes, tarts and even some chocolate kisses.  It was a great breakfast. 

Keara made me a great card and gave me some pottery she made. Kailei made me origami faces of all our animals which I loved.  I also received a gift certificate to the spa which I am looking forward to.

I spent the day reading out on the patio and then we had Mom, Dad and Mark over for dinner.  Zeb grilled some steaks and we enjoyed spending time with family.

Couldn't have asked for a better day.  Thanks everyone!

Zoo Time

So Keara spent the night with a friend last night and today I decided I wanted to go to the zoo for an early mother's day outing.  I texted and asked her if she wanted to go.  Her response..."Nah, I think I will hang with my bff's."  Wow - my baby just turned a corner and I was not prepared.  I tried not to beg her to come with us but I did throw out that we would be going out to dinner.  It didn't work.  Friends have just risen up on the pedastal and think I'll be looking up for a while.  Sigh...

So, with Kailei and her friend Frances in tow we headed to the zoo.  The girls had a great time.  The weather was nice it was just plain fun to be out and about. Apparently we have a tradition of getting dippin' dots at the zoo now so the girls are enjoying their treat.