still allergic

we decided to get big sister tested for her peanut allergy again, and the results came back extremely positive for peanuts.  this time they did a blood test instead of a prick test, but the results are just as reliable...

very high reaction: peanut

equivocal/low reaction: hazelnut, almond, macadamia

no reaction: brazil nut, cashew, walnut, pecan, pistachio

so, we will continue to be cautious and avoid all nuts - and carry her epipens, just in case...

summer official

what better way to spend the first few hours of summer break (especially since it was a half day/last day of school) - than go swimming with your best buds?

the last day

so long, seventh & ninth grades!!  it's been fun to watch the girls grow this year in both school & their extra-curricular activities.  they've kept old friends & made new friends.  they are respectful and kind to others.  they hang out together & generally have a close sisterly bond.  we are so proud of these young ladies!!

boating fun

little sister has been wanting to go out on the lake on her friend's boat, and she got to do just that today.  now that summer is almost here, it is the perfect way to spend an afternoon.   and we were pleased to see she is putting safety first - always wear your life jacket!!

icing skillz

while little sister was away at a sleepover, and big sister was at a birthday party/sleepover…..i enjoyed a mom’s night out at a local bakery where i learned to decorate cookies with royal icing.  the theme was summer fun, and i was one of 9 students in the 2-hour class at the cookie rack (cost: $49).  we were provided with all supplies needed – icing (both outline & flood consistency) in 5 colors, 6 pre-baked sugar cookies, turntable, scriber needle, scissors, and lots of napkins.  the instructor showed us step-by-step how to decorate each cookie and explained tips & techniques for each design.  it was really fun and the 2 hours went by quickly.  i was able to take home the 6 cookies that i decorated and share them with my family.  i will definitely be trying this at home soon!

last paycheck

little sister got to ref 3 more games this week, and picked up her final check of the season today.  in total, she earned $270 for working (or being standby for) 16 games.  not too shabby for a 12 year old!!

the greatest show

tonight was big sister's year-end marching band event - the band banquet.  for $45, her ticket included dinner, slide show, senior video, recognition of the board, end of year awards, scholarship presentations, presentation of slt, presentation of belle/beau, and a dance - all from 6-11pm.  she spent the day (and the night prior) with friends prepping and primping for the big event.  daddy & i volunteered to man some of the carnival games before everyone was invited to enter the banquet room.  we even dressed up a little for the circus theme. ;-)

 

another spring concert

tonight it was little sister's turn to showcase her musical talent with her band.  each of the 3 bands played 3 songs.

up first - little sister on cowbell during crunch time!:

then she changed to the tom drum during voodoo dance:

and last but not least, she rocked the bass drum during an audience favorite - avengers:

a spring concert

big sister had her spring concert tonight at 7pm.  all three of the bands played for us.  first up was symphonic band playing soaring:

up next - sketches of canada (mvt. II & III):

their final song was a crowd favorite - how to train your dragon:

then the symphonic winds went on to play 4 songs, and the wind ensemble played 4 songs as well.

working girl

little sister got in another two games today at 11am & noon in the gorgeous sunshine.  she also got paid for some of her previous games. :-)

 then she went on to finally PLAY a 3:30pm soccer game - with all the rainouts, it seems like they haven't had to play a game in forever!  unfortunately, they lost 2-1, but it wasn't because they weren't trying!!  if any of the 3 rainouts get rescheduled, they will have to face this team again and hopefully the come out with a w.

district tournament

the lady lobos took on their opponent today at 5:30pm in the first round of the three-day district tournament.  they played the team they had played earlier in the season and lost to them 4-0.  well, tonight was a much better match-up of skills, but the lady lobos still came up short with a 1-0 loss.  the referees never showed up, so they finally started the game about 20 minutes late, and coaches stood in as the referees.  they didn't make great calls, at least many not in our favor that probably could have gone either way.  but the team did well for their first season together, and then went on to enjoy cici's pizza after.

awards night

little sister was honored tonight at the seventh grade awards by receiving the LEAD award - Lobos Exemplify Academic Dedication.  they honor students whose overall grade average of all classes for the year is 95 or higher.  way to go, little sister!!