Saturday, February 10
Hanna and Nora were invited to a birthday party with a "Princess" theme. They wore their dresses from their auntie Emily's wedding last March. They had a great time dressing up and having their mom style their hair.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Mercury #6
Saturday, February 3
I am a volunteer assistant basketball coach at the YMCA for second and third grade girls basketball. Hanna is on the team I coach and this is her first year playing basketball. The name of our team is the Mercury. As most of you know, I come from a household of coaches. I looked at this as an opportunity to spend some quality time with my daughter and share with the second and third graders of Raleigh the "Warner" gift of telling you what to do;-) Although the athletic skills vary (significantly) with each kid, I have enjoyed coaching and observing how others learn, especially at such a young age.
Hanna may not have natural athletic ability but she does have heart and listens very well. Hanna's teammates have all played before and this has been hard for her to adjust to. I can honestly say she has made tremendous improvement over the past six weeks. If there was a most improved award she would win it.
I am a volunteer assistant basketball coach at the YMCA for second and third grade girls basketball. Hanna is on the team I coach and this is her first year playing basketball. The name of our team is the Mercury. As most of you know, I come from a household of coaches. I looked at this as an opportunity to spend some quality time with my daughter and share with the second and third graders of Raleigh the "Warner" gift of telling you what to do;-) Although the athletic skills vary (significantly) with each kid, I have enjoyed coaching and observing how others learn, especially at such a young age.
Hanna may not have natural athletic ability but she does have heart and listens very well. Hanna's teammates have all played before and this has been hard for her to adjust to. I can honestly say she has made tremendous improvement over the past six weeks. If there was a most improved award she would win it.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
First Snow
Thursday, January 18
Raleigh experienced its first snowfall this winter. I think a total of an inch of snow landed and the schools were closed. The kids were very happy to see snow and spent most of the day playing outside. Sam was excited and enjoyed his first time playing in the snow. The schools ran two hours late the next morning even though all the snow had melted by the end of the day Thursday.
Raleigh experienced its first snowfall this winter. I think a total of an inch of snow landed and the schools were closed. The kids were very happy to see snow and spent most of the day playing outside. Sam was excited and enjoyed his first time playing in the snow. The schools ran two hours late the next morning even though all the snow had melted by the end of the day Thursday.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Triangle Town Center
Saturday, January 13
Nora spent the day at her friend's house so the rest of us went to the mall. Hanna paid $7 bucks to go on the bungee jumper. Hanna had a lot of fun but the harness did pinch her "do-da-day" and she didn't like that.
Nora spent the day at her friend's house so the rest of us went to the mall. Hanna paid $7 bucks to go on the bungee jumper. Hanna had a lot of fun but the harness did pinch her "do-da-day" and she didn't like that.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Go-Karting
Friday, January 12
We took the girls and one of Nora's friends from school go-karting. This was their first time in a go-kart. Hanna was actually not tall enough to go by herself but they let it slide. Unfortunately she couldn't reach far enough to press the accelerator to maximum speed. As a result Hanna completed two laps compared to everyone else who finished over a dozen. Nora was tall enough but worried about someone hitting her so she completed one more lap than Hanna. At least my kids stand out;-) Kristi went with Hanna in a dual cart for a second session. They had a great time while Sam and I cheered everyone on.
We took the girls and one of Nora's friends from school go-karting. This was their first time in a go-kart. Hanna was actually not tall enough to go by herself but they let it slide. Unfortunately she couldn't reach far enough to press the accelerator to maximum speed. As a result Hanna completed two laps compared to everyone else who finished over a dozen. Nora was tall enough but worried about someone hitting her so she completed one more lap than Hanna. At least my kids stand out;-) Kristi went with Hanna in a dual cart for a second session. They had a great time while Sam and I cheered everyone on.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Disneyworld
Tuesday, December 26
Kristi and I decided to take the kids to Orlando as our Christmas gift to them. We drove down in our new van leaving Tuesday the 26th. It is approximately 620 miles one way. Unfortunately the day we left everyone on the eastern seaboard decided to drive to Florida as well. The traffic was as bad as anything I have ever driven in. Everyone hung in there and we arrived late evening just before 10:00 p.m. We stayed with Matt and Stacy Jemtrud and their son Ryan. The girls loved playing with Ryan and had a great time.
We went to Magic Kingdom on Thursday the 28th. The excitement and energy of Disney was all around us and the kids were very happy to be there. The first day at Magic Kingdom was analogous to walking around New Orleans during Mardi Gras. I think the entire population of North America were at Magic Kingdom that day. Needless to say, we did not have the experience we anticipated but did manage to take in the Pirates of Caribbean ride and the Haunted Mansion. We left Magic Kingdom around 3:30 and went to Animal Kingdom which was much less crowded. We were able to get in the Bug's Life Theatre and Kristi took the girls to the Dinosaur ride while Matt & I took the boys around to the kiddy rides. On our way out we ate at the Rainforest Cafe and the kids were all almost asleep before our food arrived.
We went to SeaWorld on Saturday the 30th. SeaWorld was a hit. There were fewer people which made it easier to get around and take everything in. We went to the Shamu show, fed live sharks and pet dolphins. Nora and Hanna got their first Henna tattoos. Matt and I took a ride on the Kraken roller coaster. That was fantastic. You forget how much you can laugh when you get older and riding on the Kraken was like being 18 again.
Kristi and I decided to take the kids to Orlando as our Christmas gift to them. We drove down in our new van leaving Tuesday the 26th. It is approximately 620 miles one way. Unfortunately the day we left everyone on the eastern seaboard decided to drive to Florida as well. The traffic was as bad as anything I have ever driven in. Everyone hung in there and we arrived late evening just before 10:00 p.m. We stayed with Matt and Stacy Jemtrud and their son Ryan. The girls loved playing with Ryan and had a great time.
We went to Magic Kingdom on Thursday the 28th. The excitement and energy of Disney was all around us and the kids were very happy to be there. The first day at Magic Kingdom was analogous to walking around New Orleans during Mardi Gras. I think the entire population of North America were at Magic Kingdom that day. Needless to say, we did not have the experience we anticipated but did manage to take in the Pirates of Caribbean ride and the Haunted Mansion. We left Magic Kingdom around 3:30 and went to Animal Kingdom which was much less crowded. We were able to get in the Bug's Life Theatre and Kristi took the girls to the Dinosaur ride while Matt & I took the boys around to the kiddy rides. On our way out we ate at the Rainforest Cafe and the kids were all almost asleep before our food arrived.
We went to SeaWorld on Saturday the 30th. SeaWorld was a hit. There were fewer people which made it easier to get around and take everything in. We went to the Shamu show, fed live sharks and pet dolphins. Nora and Hanna got their first Henna tattoos. Matt and I took a ride on the Kraken roller coaster. That was fantastic. You forget how much you can laugh when you get older and riding on the Kraken was like being 18 again.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
First Christmas in Raleigh
Sunday, December 24
This was the first Christmas we have not been with our extended family. This was also the first Christmas we did not have snow. Although it did not feel like a traditional holiday and we missed everyone back home, we did appreciate the relaxing atmosphere. We didn't worry about forgetting gifts or running late to see everyone.
Nora and Hanna were very happy to open and play with their gifts in their new home. Sam had the best time ripping the wrapping off his presents but after he got his first toy out of the box, he lost interest in opening the rest of his gifts. Luckily his sisters volunteered to assist him.
This was the first Christmas we have not been with our extended family. This was also the first Christmas we did not have snow. Although it did not feel like a traditional holiday and we missed everyone back home, we did appreciate the relaxing atmosphere. We didn't worry about forgetting gifts or running late to see everyone.
Nora and Hanna were very happy to open and play with their gifts in their new home. Sam had the best time ripping the wrapping off his presents but after he got his first toy out of the box, he lost interest in opening the rest of his gifts. Luckily his sisters volunteered to assist him.
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