The One With th Dance Recital Weekend

Last weekend was...
   the Weekend of the Dance Recital

Wow, we had two of them.  The first day, Bri had a dance recital. because she is on team, she had three dances. Zoinks. She did great. However, it was also baseball picture weekend, so Kiff and I had to attend that first. By the time we got to her recital, it was intermission...but we were able to see her jazz dance.

The following day, was Kiff's premier recital.

He was nervous, but that went well. In a unique twist, because he was one of the few boys there, I had the chance to hang with him back stage.

That was fun. And, I have the opportunity to see him on stage from behind stage. He looked great in his black pants, white shirt, and tie.

What a weekend.

Dad would have loved it.

I know I did.

The One Where Bri Starts Opening Day

Last night, Bri's first softball game arrived. And, it was a blast.

Sure, there was a little bit of rust on people's bats and arms. But overall, they did great.

Of course, Bri got the surprise of her life...she was asked to pitch the first game in the first inning. Zoinks! But, she enjoyed it and actually pitched quite well. Wow.

Her hitting proved to be okay, too. After a slow start, she got a solid hit in the second inning.

Now, onto game two.

The One With The Busy Day

Wow...
Yesterday was busy.
Very busy.
Bri had a dance competition in NH that last several hours
They earned two silvers for their dances.

Meanwhile, here, Kiff had a baseball parade
Followed by 20 minutes for lunch
And a baseball game
Which went well
We then at at Chucks for a early supper, late lunch

Followed by a car ride late a night.

Wow! What a busy time of year.

The One With Opening Day

Ahhh, at last it has arrived. The beginning of yet another sports year. And with it comes opening day, complete with parade and all sorts of fun. It is only 8:47 in the morning....but in a little more than 90 minutes, the season officially begins.

Here is to another good year.

Go Wildcats

Go Knights.

The One With the Father Daughter Dance

This past Thursday, the annual Father - Daughter Dance was held at the Yacht Club. It was a fabulous time.

We actually spent the earlier part of the day finding a dress. Bri settled on a salmon-colored dress with gold flowers...which she really liked. 

When we got there, we were able to first get a drink of punch for the punch fountain. Bri enjoyed this last year and visited several times this year.

Then, we got something to eat. There were lots of items to choose from. We had some crackers and cheese for snack then visited the dance floor. After that, we had some egg rolls, pizza, chicken nuggets, and meatballs....quite a smorgasbord. We ate outside and enjoyed the warm weather and setting sun along the waterfront. 

We returned to the dance floor, and danced. There were several fathers on the dance floor as well, which is always great to see.

After, we went back outside to walk along the grass and took a picture at the bandstand.

We came back in and found what Bri was really waiting for - the chocolate fountain. She dipped strawberries, marshmallows, and rice krispie treats in the fountain for a perfect dessert. Then, they played "Hit The Road Jack" and it was time to go.

Another wonderful, father, daughter dance...and another one that I will never forget.

The One With the One Year Anniversary

Last Friday was a somber day.

A day to remember.

A day to reflect.

It was one year since the passing of my father - a great man - one I will remember forever.

It was a day of sadness, of joy, of rememberance.

A day to reflect on many memories.

A day to laugh, to think, to look.

A day that I remembered my Dad.

An inspiration who I could always turn to.

I miss you Dad.

I will always love you.

Thanks for being my Dad!

The One With The Paul Revere Capture Ceremony

Yesterday, we went as a family to the Paul Revere capture ceremony in Lincoln. Because Bri has been studying the Revolutionary War, we thought it would be a great experience. And, because cousin Jim is partially in charge of the ceremony, we thought it would be fun to check it out.

It was a lot of fun. It began with some fife and drum music. Then, there were greetings by the National Park Service and the Captain of the Lincoln Minuteman. After that, the story is told around the frame of the poem "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," focusing on the fact and fiction of the poem.

It was a fun, one hour ceremony. We had a great time. And, we found out that it might be one of Jim's last ceremonies...which made it even more special.