Category Archives: Kate

Birthday Begins…

Posted on August 12, 2009 by suburbanmom

As is tradition around here, we celebrate “birth month”.  Which means we drag out our birthday talk and gifts as long as possible. Since we are traveling ON Kate’s birthday, we decided to let her open some gifts before we … Continue reading →

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So You Think You Can Dance?!

Posted on July 18, 2009 by suburbanmom

Today Kate came home from a week away at Dance Camp.    She a bit homesick during the week and called crying a few times…   It’s hard to be away at bedtime.  She was also full of excitment.  They learned five … Continue reading →

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Dance Camp Arrival

Posted on July 12, 2009 by suburbanmom

This year Kate got to go to Dance Camp for a week.  She was a little apprehensive, but also extremely excited.  Once we arrived, she found herself in a “suite” of 3 bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a living room.  She … Continue reading →

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Pickin’ and a grinnin’

Posted on July 3, 2009 by suburbanmom

We went Blueberry picking.  It was a beautiful day.  But what we didn’t count on were the crowds!  Since it was the beginning of the holiday weekend, many families had the idea to pick.  So, we were in lines alot.  … Continue reading →

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Camp Arrival

Posted on June 22, 2009 by suburbanmom

I drove the kids to PA for a week of camp.     James, Kate, Max and Jonathan plus Alice and I packed out van.  Its a little over 3 hrs.   Had to settle them all in with registration and swim tests.  … Continue reading →

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Finished

Posted on June 17, 2009 by suburbanmom

The last Peace assembly of the year had James and Kate being recognized for their accademic achievements.  Learning skills are the way they track progress on following instructions and participation.  Kate got all “I”s for “Independently”.  James got straight “A”s.  … Continue reading →

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Reader’s Theater

Posted on June 15, 2009 by suburbanmom

Kate’s class has been working on three dramatic readings.  Today they performed for us.  It was a packed classroom with all the parents.  Kate did a fabulous job–of course!  She played “Ella” of Cinderella fame.  The play was “The Fairy … Continue reading →

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Dress Rehearsal

Posted on June 11, 2009 by suburbanmom

This year is the “Big Recital” year.  As is usual for performances, there will not be photography allowed on Friday–so dress rehearsal it is! Kate is dancing in three numbers.  Tap, Ballet, and Jazz.  Her Tap/Ballet class has been together … Continue reading →

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Baking

Posted on May 18, 2009 by suburbanmom

I have begun to do more baking.  I have made a loaf of bananna bread (a big hit) and two loaves of wheat bread (working on perfection).  So Kate pulled out one of her cookbooks and made cookies.  They are … Continue reading →

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Updates on the week

Posted on May 17, 2009 by suburbanmom

As I said in my last post, I turned off the computer.  It was great.  I got lots of other things done.  But the best part was I felt that it changed my view.  I love reading and playing on … Continue reading →

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