nana was able to attend the kids’ VERY FIRST EVER OF ALL TIME swim lesson class on Monday, April 2nd! the kids practiced bobbing in the water (they were supposed to bob up and down and get their face/head wet), blowing bubbles, kicking with the paddle board, kicking with the noodle in front of them, [...]
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alex isn’t the EASIEST child in the world. she’s 21 months old and still only says “bye bye” and “more.” using sign language she’ll add to that list with “all done,” “please,” and “bites.” additionally, she DOES NOT WANT TO WALK. not at all. she’ll walk on the ground (in the house – tile, [...]
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while nana was here, dave and i went away overnight (a belated birthday celebration for me) and we shopped (a lot) and just enjoyed time together (talking, breathing, etc.). we celebrated nana’s birthday twice (thanks for the first party, heather!). we visited a few parks. we introduced nana to a few new eateries. we went [...]
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so many random things running through my brain. so many photos + stories to share with you. but for now, i’ll simply say it was GREAT to have nana here for 2 weeks. the Logos “retreat center” (aka: the mansion, aka: logos house) is amazing. i am blessed. it’s DUSTY/DIRTY here and i plan [...]
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late last week i joined the local YMCA AND i signed up the kids for swim lessons. twice a week for 20 minute group sessions for 4 weeks. swim lessons started yesterday (Monday). it was breezy but still in the 70s and the pool is heated to at least 80* (year round!) so the kids [...]
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this is the LAST series of photos from last week’s adventure at freestone park. i promise. but you’ll be glad i shared them. i double promise. alex isn’t too sure about this stuff we call “sand:” check out how she curled her toes: but after about 10 minutes, she was REACHING for [...]
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i was SO happy to capture these photos last week thursday when we were at Freestone Park. and i need to record SOMEWHERE (so why not here?!) that these two LOVE to play “super hero.” usually “Marvell Super Heroes” or “The Avengers.” well, davey does, at least. samantha usually goes along with [...]
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photo to come from last night’s celebration, but today (sunday), NANA (aka: my mom, Carol Sarapata), celebrated her BIRTHDAY! we are SO THANKFUL that she was here, in Mesa, to celebrate with us! Happy Birthday, Nana! We all (Dave, Tam, Davey, Sam & Alex) love you!
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this place is only 8.2 miles from our current (rental) home. on thursday we enjoyed our second trip to freestone park. stay tuned for some cute photos of davey & sam sliding and alex experiencing sand….
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we had a false alarm here last month with a “big rainstorm” that turned out to be less “storm” and less “rain” than we expected. we have apparently been lulled into a stupor thanks to the sunshine and happiness of this vast and beautiful desert where we now live because when they called for a [...]
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