Mollie's school, Hacienda, is getting ready for their annual Spring Fling this coming Sat, May 2. You all know that Scott and I love this school. We consider ourselves very blessed in getting into this popular magnet school. Because this school is popular, there is a huge level of parent participation. One way parents get involved in through HIPS (their version of PTA). HIPS financially supports the science program, field trips, library/technology and media center. HIPS pays for the music program, entirely funds ALL assemblies, publishing lab, art, and financial support for the classrooms. There is a lot of fund raising throughout the year. This is the big one.
Along with all the silent auction items, activities with teachers, prizes to win, there is also a walk-a-thon. Mollie will be taking part in this. She will probably only walk 1-2 miles because we have soccer and t-ball later the same morning. (We get a 3 mile credit for her t-ball!)
If you are interested in sponsoring her let me know. It can be by the mile or a flat amount. Just let me know. Thank you!!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The Boors: On Ice!
For me the highlight of our weekend was Sunday afternoon. We ventured down to Sharks Ice in San Jose where the San Jose Jr. Sharks were hosting a Girls Only "Give Hockey a try" event. It was a 1 1/2 hour period for girls 5-12 to suit up and learn some of the skills of the game.
We arrived about 45 minutes early and spent some time in the public skate area getting the girls on the ice for the first time ever. For Patti and I, it was the first time in at least 12 years.
Naturally, the girls were a little skittish at first. They were slipping and sliding all over the place grabbing hold of us and the wall. I was lucky to stay on my own skates, let alone deal with 45 pounds of flailing kindergartner.
I cannot praise the SJ Jr. Sharks enough for the program they put together. From the top down it was very well organized and efficient. There was enough equipment and sufficient people to get everyone suited up and ready to go quickly. Some of the equipment was a bit over-sized, but things were quickly resolved and Mollie was suited up to take the ice.
The staff quickly separated out the less experienced players from the herd (of probably about 40 kids) and gave them their own space and helpers to get them skating. Mollie spent a few minutes pushing around a stack of buckets and getting used to the skates.
There was a young lady called Tally who stuck with Mollie the entire time. She was a great help transitioning Mollie from the buckets to holding Tally's stick and finally to skating on her own and passing the puck around!
We all had a great time and the girls are very eager to try skating again.
We arrived about 45 minutes early and spent some time in the public skate area getting the girls on the ice for the first time ever. For Patti and I, it was the first time in at least 12 years.
Naturally, the girls were a little skittish at first. They were slipping and sliding all over the place grabbing hold of us and the wall. I was lucky to stay on my own skates, let alone deal with 45 pounds of flailing kindergartner.
I cannot praise the SJ Jr. Sharks enough for the program they put together. From the top down it was very well organized and efficient. There was enough equipment and sufficient people to get everyone suited up and ready to go quickly. Some of the equipment was a bit over-sized, but things were quickly resolved and Mollie was suited up to take the ice.
The staff quickly separated out the less experienced players from the herd (of probably about 40 kids) and gave them their own space and helpers to get them skating. Mollie spent a few minutes pushing around a stack of buckets and getting used to the skates.There was a young lady called Tally who stuck with Mollie the entire time. She was a great help transitioning Mollie from the buckets to holding Tally's stick and finally to skating on her own and passing the puck around!
We all had a great time and the girls are very eager to try skating again.
Weekend Fun, Part 1
This weekend was full of new experiences for our little girls. Friday, Mollie had her first T-ball practice and had a great time.
Saturday, Allison had her first Soccer lesson at the YMCA and Mollie had her first T-ball game. Allison took a little time to warm up and wanted her Daddy there with her. She seemed to have fun kicking the ball and learning to stop it - which always involved the mandatory posing. She'd plant her foot firmly on top of the ball and cross her arms in a victorious stance reminiscent of the big game hunters of yore.
Mollie seems to have taken to T-ball much better than she had to soccer. She doesn't seem to handle direct confrontational sports very well. The concept of sports like Soccer, where one ball is pursued by a large number of people stressed her out. T-ball, on the other hand, offers her a set role and a set objective without the stress of direct and physical confrontation. She really enjoyed it. She even tagged out a runner!
Saturday, Allison had her first Soccer lesson at the YMCA and Mollie had her first T-ball game. Allison took a little time to warm up and wanted her Daddy there with her. She seemed to have fun kicking the ball and learning to stop it - which always involved the mandatory posing. She'd plant her foot firmly on top of the ball and cross her arms in a victorious stance reminiscent of the big game hunters of yore.
Mollie seems to have taken to T-ball much better than she had to soccer. She doesn't seem to handle direct confrontational sports very well. The concept of sports like Soccer, where one ball is pursued by a large number of people stressed her out. T-ball, on the other hand, offers her a set role and a set objective without the stress of direct and physical confrontation. She really enjoyed it. She even tagged out a runner!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Gotcha!
I warned Mollie that at some point today I was going to play a trick on her. Tonight it happened. The girls asked about dinner plans and I told them we were having pie. Pie for dinner! Not just any pie, but fauxberry pie. To be honest, I wasn't too sure how this would taste. Got enough stars from people, but I kept the frozen corn dogs we have in the front of my mind just in case.
The girls completely believed we were having pie until they figured out that the pink frosting tasted like potato. It was actually pretty tasty; a lot like sloppy joes. The girls ate it up! (Allie even had seconds.)
The girls completely believed we were having pie until they figured out that the pink frosting tasted like potato. It was actually pretty tasty; a lot like sloppy joes. The girls ate it up! (Allie even had seconds.)
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