Alexis, isabel and I made time to volunteer for a grassroots effort to write post cards remotely to swing state citizens for various senate and house races this election. Gotta do something to fight for democracy.
This is a card Alexis wrote. All the verbiage are provided by the movement. We just had to hand write the words and mail it to the address provided.
Don't know if it makes a difference but at least we are doing something and my kids are learning about our political system early ;-)
Isabel just made the most amazing dinner rolls. I am trying to be low carb and I still ate a whole one after I already had dinner. We had 7 rolls already among the 5 of us all AFTER already eating dinner. I am still thinking Of having another one. It's that good. 😋
Isabel and Alexis came up with this highly entertaining and clever way to play with their Little pet shop. Each choose a song to play. They alternate turns and set up staging for their favorite to perform the song. So creative and hilarious. They can go on for hours. Awesome as it’s only a little screen time and so much imagination!
This one was based purely on her imagination. She is really getting the details of face and you can feel an inner depth with this one. What do you think?
Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers and grandfathers today! This article is inspired by my dad who is brilliant, fearless, and my hero.
My dad is 76 years old and takes long walks with my mom every morning and works out regularly. Thankfully both of my parents are healthy and safe during the current craziness. He still works full time even though he is “retired” and he loves it. He is a world renowned physicist and before COVID, travelled all over the world sharing his research with large oil consortiums. Now he does it via Zoom!
He has instilled in me long ago that “I can do anything!” as well the fact that “he can do anything at any age.” :-). I love the kid nature of my dad. He is forever young because of this.
He shared this 90 second video on our family wechat. This video is hilarious and inspiring. The Chinese are always direct and this is no exception. The title written in Chinese says “Why the heck should I be careful? If I don’t 'go crazy and have fun now' I will be in the dirt soon” – Enjoy! You can read the rest of this article on my blog - https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/growth-mindset/never-too-old.html
I was working non stop today and then walked out at end of day to see this elaborate set up with stage back stage and a whole program of each shopkins performing key songs they like. So cute.
Complete with a super duper lunch, turkey taco dinner, and home made s’more cheesecake pops plus a zoom party with her school friends, a house party with her cousins, Isabel had a super fun day. On top of that, she loved her surprise video, her new backpack, and new wireless headset. Birthday party success :-)
We had an amazing virtual birthday party for isabel today with her school friends on zoom. That was so much fun! It was great to see all the kids happy faces and seeing them naturally hanging out and playing games virtually.
The highlight was definitely the surprise video everyone made for isabel. She was so surprised and we cannot stop watching it. One of the parents, Amy put it together quickly and masterfully and all her friends send in clips It is hands down the most memorable birthday gift for Isabel.
This is a video of Isabel being surprised by this video. Love her reactions. ;-)
Such a wonderful birthday! Happy 12th birthday, Isabel.
a lifetime partnership | a beautiful couple | wonderful friends| always in search of balance, laughter, and oh yes, ways to slack off productively. "Extraordinary together is better than ordinary apart" - Meredith Grey
