Our oldest daughter Mollie has a doppelganger. Shortly after she started at Hacienda school (SJUSD), we discovered there was another girl in kindergarten who had an uncanny resemblance to Mollie. The little girl is slightly shorter than Mollie, but she has the same build, similar facial structure and nearly identical hair.
It's strange enough to me that anyone else could look like my daughter, let alone sit in the next classroom at her school.
We've crossed paths with the family a few times outside school and at school functions. The similarities between the two girls have forged a casual friendship and there have been a few occasions when we laughed about how much the girls resemble one another.
The girls seem to regard each other as friends and joke a little about being twins (boy, I hope that doesn't cause problems later). They've been mistaken for each other at the school by their own friends. Seriously, they REALLY do look a lot alike.
Anyway... Today, Mollie got her first fish story (Stick with me here, it loops around). The school has a 'nature acre' - an outdoor 'classroom' complete with a moving water pond system, native vegetation, ducks, and crayfish. They compost and raise gardens as well. Today was Mollie's classes turn to go crayfishing. They cast lines baited with meat in order to catch the crayfish. Mollie caught two today! A baby (which she said was green) and a rather large adult. Apparently, after her catch she actually slipped and fell into the pond!
She was soaked to her waist and was reportedly quite the trooper dealing with the incident. They took her to the office and got her a change of clothes (yay for uniforms!).
I thought that alone made for a great story. Good enough to post about. Here's the kicker.
Mollie's Doppelganger's mother was in the office today when Mollie came in to get changed.
She asked what happened and the story was told. She said her daughter had the same thing happen to her the day before!
That's right, within 24 hours Mollie and her doppelganger had BOTH slipped into the same pond!
Coincidence? I think not!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Official Family Pet
After much thought and advice, this morning we visited Dolphin Pet and spent an hour with a fantastic employee and got a beta fish. Mollie picked a blue one with some red in it so it has a purple look she thinks. Allie gave her approval with the employee's encouragement. He was so good with the girls and in explaining everything we need to do to care for this easy fish. Now to decide if he gets a name...
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Our New Pet and Hidden Talents
Lately we have been going back and forth about getting a pet. Hamster, bunny, chinchilla, fish, guinea pig... You know the routine. Something small that the kids can be involved in caring for with Scott. I think today a pet found us. Our bird feeder has been supplying treats for local birds for about a year now. This morning a squirrel discovered it. The first time we have seen a squirrel take interest in the feeder. They spent all last summer running along the fence, passing it without a second glance. But today this little squirrel hit the jackpot.
Recently Allie learned how to cross her eyes. Then she figured out how to turn out her lower lip and stick out her tongue to make fat lips. Last night for dinner we got a combo.
Recently Allie learned how to cross her eyes. Then she figured out how to turn out her lower lip and stick out her tongue to make fat lips. Last night for dinner we got a combo.
Gold Medalist
Thank you to everyone who helped Mollie surpass her walk-a-thon goal for Hacienda. She raised $142! Mollie earned a t-shirt and gold medal to proudly wear while walking.
Despite the steady light rain and cool temperature all morning long she had a lot fun. She started with jogging the first couple laps on her own (her idea!), walked with friends for a while, then Scott and I took turns walking a couple laps too. Mollie walked a total of 3 miles!
Mollie walking with a friend from class. Mollie is wearing a candy lei Allie picked out for her.
A little blurry, but a cute picture. Lots of smiles this wet morning.
Enjoying our hot dogs after the walk. Mollie was very excited about these because her science teacher was selling them. 
THANK YOU!! YOUR SUPPORT IS GOING DIRECTLY INTO NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET FOR MUSIC, SCIENCE, ART, AND MORE!!
(Now be expecting a call to collect the money, unless you are in Papau New Guinea!)
Despite the steady light rain and cool temperature all morning long she had a lot fun. She started with jogging the first couple laps on her own (her idea!), walked with friends for a while, then Scott and I took turns walking a couple laps too. Mollie walked a total of 3 miles!
Mollie walking with a friend from class. Mollie is wearing a candy lei Allie picked out for her.
A little blurry, but a cute picture. Lots of smiles this wet morning.
Enjoying our hot dogs after the walk. Mollie was very excited about these because her science teacher was selling them. 
THANK YOU!! YOUR SUPPORT IS GOING DIRECTLY INTO NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET FOR MUSIC, SCIENCE, ART, AND MORE!!(Now be expecting a call to collect the money, unless you are in Papau New Guinea!)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Annual Spring Fling
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!!
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!!
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!
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