Back in the day...

We drove by Wellesley Avenue this morning and I couldn't help but go back in time to when Jawsh lived here with Jay.  We haven't been here in ten years but it still looks the same... I wonder who lives there now???

Breaking Bad

Micah went to a friend's Taekwondo birthday and broke his first board!  He had a great time and it makes me wonder if I should sign him up for martial arts... where would we fit that in his already busy schedule???

Rock

Noah enjoyed his Daddy date to Rockreation where they climbed to their hearts content.  Noah has been here before (one year ago) and was patiently waiting to head back with his Dad.  Where will they go on their next Daddy date???

Friday night pizza

After baseball practice, we walk over to the local pizzeria and the kids enjoy a slice of cheese.  They love hanging out with one another.  Afterwards, we walk next door and get a cup of yogurt.  It doesn't get much better than that, does it???

Happy Valentines, Brother

I love moments like these... when I come across a letter or gesture from one son to another...

Dear happy valentines day even you know it was on Saturday but still just in case because I forgot to tell you on accident but don't worry I'm writing happy valentines card. sincerely your only brother Micah

Rancho Co-op

Since we had the day off of school, we went back to the boys preschool and met up with old friends and their preschool teacher, Cynthia.  Noah and his friend, J, did not really play, rather, they walked the playground and talked the whole time.  It made me realize how much Noah has grown. Micah, on the other hand, was sliding down the slides and chasing friends.  I loved seeing that.  When will we see everyone again???

Happy Valentines from Noah

May the force be with you on Valentine's Day. From Noah. Attached is a glow bracelet.  Isn't this card appropriate for him???

Happy Valentines Day from Micah

The card says:  Top Secret... Use the magnifying glass to read the secret message. At the bottom in small font, it says: Happy Valentines Day from Micah.  Isn't this too cute???

Caught in the act

Micah shared a piece of his dessert with Noah which prompted Noah to give him a kiss.  I know they will grow out of this sweet stage soon, so I'm trying to enjoy it as long as it will last.  Isn't this too cute???

Happy Birthday Jawsh

For Dad's 38th birthday we celebrated with dinner at Sugarfish.  It was a delicious meal and everyone really enjoyed it.  Afterwards, Jawsh took Noah to basketball practice.  A normal, special day for us all. Happy Birthday to my dearest husband... wonder what he wished for???

Puppy love

A few days ago, Micah wrote a Valentines card for his friend, Ella.  He wrote, "I hope you have a Happy Valentines Day.  You are my BFF."  Today we were shopping at Whole Foods and we passed by a Valentines Day stand and Micah asked if he could buy a chocolate for Ella.  At the checkout stand, Micah was still looking for chocolate and we found organic and fair trade chocolate (that I knew Ella's mom would approve of).  Once we got in the car, Micah called Ella and said, "I got you milk chocolate that is organic and fairy traded for Valentines Day."  Then he started to pepper her with questions:  "Did you get my card?  Did you like my card?  Did you like what it said?"  Isn't that too cute???

Open School Day

Today I took the day off of work to attend the annual Open School Day at the boys' school.  This is a day where parents teach about their culture in the classrooms.  I was in Noah's class in the morning and in Micah's class in the afternoon  teaching students how to make ddaki-ji using origami paper .  All the parents brought in different cultural foods to have a lunch buffet from around the world.  We brought in rice cakes which the kids enjoyed sharing.  This is one of the many reasons I love the boys school because they learn so much about different cultures and there is so much parent involvement! What will I teach them next year???

2nd tooth

Micah's second tooth came out today at school during morning snack when he was eating a strawberry.  He went back to the office, where Anne pulled the left lateral incisor.  Micah was really excited and the tooth fairy visited and left $2 for his second tooth.  I wonder which tooth will be next??? (Picture to come)

AYS

Today we went to UCLA's Royce Hall to watch the American Youth Symphony.  We went to a free concert that introduces young children to the classical music.  It was a great way to introduce the kids to classical music because the conductor made many efforts to explain and involve the audience (and the musicians didn't mind the young crowd making noise).  The boys were intrigued but I think Jawsh and I were the most impressed.  There was a 16 year old violinist from South Korea that stole the show.  I wonder if the boys will pick up a stringed instrument???

Noah at the block

Noah was nervous at his first basketball game.  The first two rebounds he ended up travelling because he panicked, but his coach was really supportive and told him to calm down and shoot it back up.  By the end of the game he was shooting the ball and playing defense.  Noah is learning new skill sets, exercising, and having fun! What will his next game be like???

Micah at the point

The boys started basketball today...  Micah is in the Division AA and Noah is playing in Division A.  Micah is really enjoying his team and has made a new friend, Z.  While he was playing, he would run down the court and wave hello to me.  So cute.  At this stage, the kids are still allowed to travel, double dribble, and make mistakes which takes the pressure off of the kids.  Will Micah grow up to be a baller like Uncle Zach???