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The Downing Family: March 2010
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Sunday, March 21, 2010. What a beautiful day! The kids had Friday off which was so nice. Grandma and Papa stopped by to wish Hannah a happy birthday. She got a lot of cool things - including many crafts which will keep her busy for a long time. My friend Christine brought Hannah a necklace, bracelet, and earrings she made herself. They are beautiful and Hannah loves them. Getting ready for the party . . . Alec had Colin over. Before the girls arrived I instructed him to leave the girls alone. The morning...
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The Downing Family: December 2009
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009. I love vacation. I have time to watch t.v. and my new favorite show - Glee. I started watching it recently and love it. I went out and bought the dvd of the first season today. We've watched several episodes tonight. It is funny and I love the music! Monday, December 28, 2009. Haley and Hannah making Jones look pretty. A new scarf and fancy new disco hat for Hannah. The annual tradition - matching pj's from Grandma. Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars and more Star Wars. His favor...
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The Downing Family: July 2010
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Monday, July 26, 2010. I finally caught up on some blogging. It had been so long. I have included some of the highlights of late spring and summer so far. If you haven't looked at my blog in awhile, be sure to select "older posts" at the bottom of the page so you can see all the recent pictures. I feel so lucky that I got to go to Napa. CA this summer with three great friends (My ACME group: Moms of Alec, Colin, Myah. Christine, Tami, me, and Alana. We stayed at the Meritage. There was a small vineyard.
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The Downing Family: June 2010
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Monday, June 21, 2010. Alec turned 11 May 27th. It has been exciting to watch Alec blossom this year. He has gained a lot of confidence and had so much fun in choir and with acting. He actually was asked to try out for a part in Ragttime at the Village Theater in Issaquh and for a part in a Seattle Symphony/Fifth Avenue production this spring! His music and choir teacher was incredible this year and showed Alec (and us) just how talented he is. Before this, it really was a hidden talent!
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The Downing Family: October 2010
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Saturday, October 2, 2010. First Day of School - 4th and 6th Grade. Hannah's transition to fourth grade was a piece of cake. She knew she had a nice teacher. She has good friends in her class. She was ready to start her year. Alec, on the other hand, was contemplating homeschooling or dropping out I think. After some more coaxing he got on the bus with Brian. Then, David and I get texts to meet him at the school. By the time he got there, he had texted us again to say he was okay. My armpits are sweaty?
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The Downing Family: Love Halloween
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Friday, November 5, 2010. When I was a kid I didn't really like Halloween. My sister is six years older than me so she was through with trick-or-treating when I was little. My mom always had plenty of candy around the house so I really didn't care about that. However, my mom did. She wanted me to go out and get more! I remember one year I didn't even have a costume so we just put some fake blood on my face and out I went. At least this is the way I remember it? The kids had fun with Brian and Katie.
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The Downing Family: Jack O' Lanterns
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Friday, November 5, 2010. Oops - almost forgot the carved pumpkins. Alec chose sasquatch and Hannah's is the pretty one with the moon, bats, and stars. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Alec, Hannah, Lori, David. Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they're already asleep. H. Jackson Brown, Jr. I just added an "Animoto" video clip at the bottom of the page. If you want to view it, you can pause the music on the playlist below so you can hear the music that goes with the video.
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The Downing Family: August 2010
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Sunday, August 15, 2010. A Slushie in the Face. Getting ready . . . Next time she needs to get a blue raspberry slushie so she doesn't look like she stepped out of the movie, "Carrie! 1 2 3 . . . Alec didn't have as much left in his cup but he still. Said it was ICE COLD when it hit. And a Glee slushie scene. Our friends, the Walls, invited us to their vacation home at Ocean Shores. We joined another couple and their son and Cavalier! The kids can dig and build for hours. They dressed alike on this day w...
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The Downing Family: Taiko Drums - Ms. Hinami
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Saturday, October 2, 2010. Taiko Drums - Ms. Hinami. It is October so I guess it is time to finish up the summer postings! Life has been just a bit busy with the kids back in school, Alec transitioning to middle school life, and me going back to the classroom for the first time in nine years. No time for blogging until now. Maybe that's a good sign. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Alec, Hannah, Lori, David. First Day of School - 4th and 6th Grade. Taiko Drums - Ms. Hinami.
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The Downing Family: February 2010
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Friday, February 26, 2010. I went with some of my teacher friends to see Legally Blond at the 5th Avenue last week. First we went to The Wild Ginger for dinner which was fabulous. We then went to the theater. We got our seats at a "teacher discount." Apparently, they must assume teachers have good eyes, because we were in the second to last row! We moved up several rows at intermission. Oh well, it was a cute, upbeat show and we had fun time! The weather was so beautiful for February! It was a three mile...
