Summer Fun

 Dear Q Trio,

We had a busy summer filled with fun activities.  Now that school has begun it is time we remember our summer fun.

Summer started when Michela graduated from Preschool!

Michela Preschool Graduation Video

Then Michela turned FIVE!  We didn't have a big party this year due to scheduling problems but you had many mini celebrations.  We love you Michela Grace!

We went camping in Big Basin with the Sacchi family!

Big Basin Camping Video

The tooth fairy came to our house twice!

Colin now sleeps in a big boy bed!

We went Ollaberry picking and found shells on the beach for Father's Day.

Castle Rock Video

We went on a short hike to Castle Rock.

San Francisco with Olivia Video

We met Olivia, Auntie Phea, and Uncle Mike in San Francisco.  We swam in the pool, ate yummy pizza, and tried to see the Pride Parade.

We had six weeks of swim lessons! (5 days a week)

Swimming in Ventura Video

Spent the weekend enjoying the Ventura sun with Nana, Papi, & Uncle Kyle.

Colin's 2nd Birthday Party Video

Colin turned TWO!  We celebrated with a Transportation party!

On Colin's actual birthday we enjoyed the SF zoo.

Q15 South Lake Tahoe Video

The whole Q family under one roof for a long weekend?  Why, yes! 

Grammy and Papa with all (but one) grandchildren.

We stayed the night in Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay Video

We had other adventures that were not photographed.  We went to the beach a few times; rode bikes to the park; went to Golfland; went bowling; went to Happy Hollow; and went to Aqua Adventure.  Aqua Adventure is a city owned water park with a few slides, lazy river, and splash pad.  All five of us had a blast.  I look forward to taking you back next summer. 

   

Backyard Silliness

School is back in session now so our crazy adventures will have to be limited to the weekend.  We had a lot of fun this summer.  Now we're onto new adventures of kindergarten and preschool.  

Love you three!

With all my love,

Mommy

First Day of Kindergarten

Dear Michela,

The day has come for you to go to Kindergarten!  This morning, you were completely beside yourself with the excitement and walked on campus radiating confidence.  Other students held on to their parents and looked nervous.  Not you.  You were ready to go!

You are in room KB with Ms. Matveief.  You sit at a table with 3 other students; Trey, Aaron, and Liat.   You had no problem going to a new school with a new teacher and new students.  I admit to not wanting to let you go.  I'm going to miss you during the day but you're going to have a blast in school.  I can't wait to hear all about it when I pick you up!  You better talk girl!  I don't want one word responses!  Give me the gossip!

First day of school obligatory picture.
Kindergarten with Ms. Matveief
"I want to be a Veterinarian when I grow up."  

Another obligatory first day of school picture.  :)

Arrived in class and got right to work.

Here's a picture of Ms. Matveief talking to the parents while you started working.

You're a kindergartener!!!  Eek!  So excited for you!

With all my love,

Mommy