Last week Maile attended Camp Galileo and the focus for the week was around art and music (right up her alley!).
A guitar art piece that Maile made at Camp Galileo
For their final project, Maile and her campmates made their own one-man band contraption. For those who read this that I grew up with, it totally reminded me of something Pete Sawin would be proud of!
Maile was a great big sister, letting Lauren have a try too...
This is so cool - when do I get to go to camp?!?
As a side note, every day Maile’s counselor sent a little note home with her. They always praised her for her “determination” – I thought it was a nice touch and a cool way to provide praise. Here’s an example:
Maile: You were super determined in science today! You worked super hard on your harmonica even though it was difficult. But you didn’t give up! 🙂 You’re Awesome!
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Maile had crazy hair day again at camp and the girls in our household turned it into a family affair. Definitely felt like odd man (literally!) out – but it was fun to watch all the girls get ready. I imagine only the beginning and can already hear the “dad, get out!” shouts 🙂
Mommy was working on Maile's hair, so, of course, Lauren lent a hand with Mommy's hair...
Things got pretty serious when we moved to the bathroom - needed to sort out exactly which braid got which color.
Success!
Lauren too!
Crazy Hair Day 2015 in the books!
I’m in the home stretch of my training for my annual Pan-Mass Challenge ride (I’d love your support if you’d care to donate!). On Saturday, I decided to step up my training and bring the girls along, Rocky IV-style. We rented bikes and rode up over the Golden Gate Bridge and down into Sausalito. It was a beautiful day and actually Christine’s first time biking with me over the bridge as well. We had a blast and it was definitely a good work out – needless to say, I will not be bringing that trailer on all 192 miles of the PMC!
Maile and Lauren ready to rock in their trailer!
Things work well on flat ground, the hills get a bit tougher...
Pausing for some pics in the middle of the Golden Gate...
Family shot - AAAAAAH!
Mommy and the girls at lunch...
... okay Lauren, now that's a better smile...
Mommy and Lauren had fun on the top of the Ferry, Maile and I stayed down below (she was too hot outside)
Lauren is a big fan of the ferry!
Hard work for the girls, they conked out on the ride back after the Ferry...
The blog has been all about Maile Girl this week since it was her birthday. But 2.5 year old Lauren is making moves as well. Christine started potty training with her when they were in Hawaii a couple weeks ago. She’s making pretty good progress – today alone she went in the potty 6 times(!), but still had a couple accidents.
She’s working hard though and is quite pleased with herself – as this picture shows…
Lauren sans diaper, rocking the potty training!
We’re very proud of our little girl!
Maile had her birthday party on Sunday over at Nagata Dance where she takes dance class. Ms. Nagata put on a great party for Maile and her friends – and she was absolutely masterful keeping the kids entertained and paying attention.
Maile had a blast playing all the different games and dancing around with her friends. She was awesome with Lauren too – making sure she felt included – just a model big sister.
Good times had by all and a great way to celebrate turning 6!
Maile Girl all ready to party - the blue hair streaks are courtesy of her birthday present from Grandma and Papa Boston...
Dance class in action - Maile and her friends had great fun playing all types of dance and movement games with Ms. Nagata
Digging into some snacks on a beautiful day outside after working up an appetite with the dancing...
When you say 'smile' Lauren really give it her all these days!
The full group
Nothing like ending a birthday party with a big group hug for the birthday girl!
Nothing like ending the week with some knock, knock jokes…
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A little early for a #tbt, but stumbled across this video from two years ago tonight and it made me smile. Lauren still pretty much has the same laugh which is awesome…
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Thank you Grandma Gail and Papa Cal for taking care of my girls all last week. By all accounts they had an amazing time. Special thanks for letting us get Lauren going on the potty training in your home instead of ours 🙂
Enjoying a popsicle break with Grandma Gail...
Maile Girl and Papa Cal - she keeps getting bigger and bigger!
Saying good bye at the airport - we'll be back soon!
Like her big sister before her, Lauren loves giving manicures. Freshly supplied while in Hawaii courtesy of Grandma Gail, she set to work. As you’ll see, Lauren takes her craft very, very seriously!
Even Papa got in on the action…
Dad note: The multi-tasking here is epic – I’ve never seen a nail salon that had the Red Sox games on. Lauren might be on to something…
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Let’s just say we don’t come across many lizards in San Francisco…
Pretty brave though – they were really going after it!
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