The Eye of the Beholder

I've become quite fond of my bike. Here are some pics of my 30 mile ride today....

Pocatello is breathtaking!

Birthday Sushi

Heather's Birthday Sushi Night...

Birthday girl and her sushi master honey

The men carefully crafting their rolls

I was just way to excited to eat sushi!

What a fun bunch! Happy Birthday Heather... 21 never looked so good :)

Progression

This weekend I will be headed to Salt Lake for a Handwriting Without Tears workshop. This program is seriously amazing. Our clinic will be implementing this program. For more info click HERE.

Last evening we had our first parent meeting at Ashlyn's new school. I learned about the HARBOR METHOD which is awesome. I must admit, I was a little apprehensive if Ashlyn would mesh well with The Academy but my worries have disappeared. This school is highly structured, which I believe will contribute immensely to Ashlyn's Kindergarten success.

This semester Ashlyn's school (Cre-Act) has worked extra hard to entertain the community with their production of The Elves and The Shoemaker. My little girl played a broom, sweeping the floor while the mischievous little elves make shoes.

I might be a little biased but isn't she just the cutest little boom that ever graced the stage!!!

Ivory and Black

When I was young child I developed a passion for the piano, it grew until I reached the lovely era of adolescents. At the age of 17 I made the decision to quit, despite my parent advising against it. I just had to be intensely involved in every aspect of my social life (aka boys). Also I wanted to dance, which is another passion that will always reside in my heart! However the day has come when I can honestly say, you were right mom.

I miss piano. I miss the touch of the keys underneath my fingers. I miss the free release.

Tuning the piano. Can't wait to be reunited old friend!

Sunny Sunday

This is how we enjoy the weather

Holi-Festival of Colors 2010

Here are just a few of my favorite picture of The Festival of Colors held at Krishna's Lotus Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. Definitely a unique and awe inspiring celebration!

"Holi has long traditional links with several legends. According to one popular legend, the word Holi is derived from the demoness, Holika. She was the sister of Hiranya Kashipu (the name meaning love of gold and a soft bed), a demon king, who having defeated the Gods, proclaimed his supremacy over everyone else in the Universe. Enraged over his son’s ardent devotion to Lord Vishnu, Hiranya Kashipu decides to punish him. He takes the help of his sister, Holika, who is immune to any damage from fire. Holika carries the small boy Prahlad into the fire but a divine intervention destroys her and saves Prahlad from getting burned. Thus Holi is celebrated to mark the burning of the evil Holika. Her effigy is consumed in the fire!

Holi is celebrated with special importance in the North of India. It solemnizes the love of Radha and Krishna. The spraying of colored powders recalls the love sport of Lord Krishna and His devotees.

The color, noise and entertainment that accompanies the celebration of Holi bears witness to a feeling of oneness and sense of brotherhood. The festival brings home the lesson of spiritual and social harmony!! "

Wonderland, School Blues and A Hybrid

Ashlyn lives in Wonderland. Ever since Friday. After taking the girls I realized that daughter number one's imagination is quite similar to this whimsical world. She is a unique child with very unique stories. One recent conversation......

Me: Ashlyn how did you get that bruise on your leg?
Ashlyn: Well I was riding in my grandma's car and I saw three bunny rabbits hopping along. One was green and two were pink. Then they disappeared. Grandma stopped the car and I jumped out, then an alien popped out of Grandma's car a hit me on the leg. Then he went back to his space ship and flew away.

Ashlyn has always learned through music and drama. This past year at the Cre-Act school has done wonders for her vocabulary, artistic ability and independence. After 34 years the doors of this wonderful school are closing. I am upset but have come to terms. Ashlyn cried a little when I told her the news, then she looked at me and said "Mommy I don't want to grow up anymore." Break my heart, but secretly I don't want her to grow up either.
My talented friend Lauren did a report on the closing of this local school... CRE-ACT


On a happier note I recently purchased this beauty. Can't wait to hit the road!!