And this was it!  The final cross country race of Ane’s elementary school career.  Six elementary schools were in attendance for the longest course that they run during the season.  This course also includes a famous steep slope that the kids call “Heartbreak Hill.” Auntie arrived about two minutes before the first race – Ane’s […]

There is this very cute little boy I know.  And he’s very special to me, because he has the title “nephew.”  And I only have one of those right now! And my sweet nephew, Little Hawk, turned three years old yesterday. Happy birthday, Little Hawk!  Auntie Deanna loves you and can’t wait to see you […]

So far, the roommate swap is working well for Ane and Rerun.  Rerun is used to a nightlight and the door open, while Ane would rather have total darkness, but we’ve compromised.  They have a nightlight with the door closed. Tad and Thumper, on the other hand…. Tad, who wants light and power, MUST have […]

The Mariners were so nice as to schedule a late afternoon game on Labor Day.  Auntie was working the game as a ball girl.  So the six of us, along with Grandma and Gichan, took advantage of her ticket discount and got seats in the Terrace Club (200 level).  It’s becoming one of our favorite […]