Beginning to enjoy the patio

The weather is slowly beginning to break (meaning upper 80's lower 90's) and we are starting to spend a little bit more time outdoors.

The flowers are beginning to bloom.

We get to listen to the constant trickle of water from our fountain.

My corn is taking off.

The patio area is really coming along and a space we will enjoy using.

There is even a perfect wall to practice a bit of tennis.

Progressive Dinner

Last night we participated in a progressive dinner.  It is set up so you don't know who is coming over.  We were responsible for doing appetizers which meant that I wanted to try something new.  I'm not usually one to take time to make appetizers, but enjoyed testing these out.

 Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, filled with lettuce, carrots, cucumber, mint and cilantro.

 Cucumber and avocado rolls

 Chicken spring rolls

Ready for our guests

Middle School Field Day

Middle School had a field day even though it was around 100 degrees.  The students are divided into 'houses' and wear their matching shirts.  Then they compete against each other.  Fortunately a lot of the activities involved water.  Lots of fun for Maddie.

A Little Greenery

We are working on adding some plants to our front garden.  Already it feels like a welcoming space to my muted senses.

Reestablishing Ourselves

We have moved into a more spacious villa that is near to school.

 The living room

 The dining area within the living room

 Entry foyer

 Stairs leading upstairs from entry foyer

 Kitchen

The second living room 

 The second living room

 Upstairs hallway

 Master bedroom

 Maddie's Bedroom

 Maddie's Bedroom

 Stuart's Bedroom

 Stuart's Bedroom

 Connor's Bedroom

Ping Pong room in outside building

 Outside building that has ping pong room and additional maid's quarters

 Front garden - getting some dirt added for plants

Front Entrance

The Beauty of Dance

 It is such a pleasure to see the beauty of ballet in my own child.

Then sings my soul.

A Heart of Compassion

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