Literacy Day Part two

The two middle children whose interests could not be more different. It is actually shocking that one dressed like a girl this year...

Babysitter Blues

this is what happens when Naomi operates heavy equipment (common ordinary office stapler). Went straight in, looks worse than it is. Morgan the babysitter handled it really well. Thanks to Sue who came to the rescue while I was across town. Marina goes to the doctor to get staples put in, Naomi goes to get them taken out, go figure...

Naomi's "Freedom Idol" appearance

Our own singer/composer at the end of year talent show at Freedom Elementary.
"I'm on the road to success.
I'm on the road to the future.
I'm on the road to the past,
I don't know where I'll go,
I'll just be up for adventure.
I'm on the road to success.
I'm on the road to the future.
And an antique mystery."

Desitination Imagination

The girls had a great time at DI. No awards but they got great comments on the hard work done by just the two of them. Their pond was a hit and snakes were unique for the day. I'm proud they stuck it out and worked til the end. Go Naomi! Go Caitlyn!

Here's Jedi Padowan Naomi Sunrider battling Darth Vader, Disneyland, 2007.

I watched my 8 y.o. come into her own this morning. She was faced with a task that seemd overwhelming. Her face betrayed terror which transformed to tentative confidence to beaming pride in her accomplishment. All in about two hours.