Here is a great first hand account on time spent at Abu Ghraib.
Reading entries like this are exactly what attracted me to Dave's Live Journal. Something about the way he writes just drew me in.
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
Back To School
Here are pictures from the first day of school.
It went off without a hitch, well, except for the fact that they were supposed to be on Bus 15 and not Bus 24 like last year so I had to drive them to school! Yeah, silly me thought that perhaps the time might change but I never thought that it was possible that they actually would change buses. I looked at the start time for BUS 24 and had them out there in plenty of time. Bus 24 drove by twice (once on the way down 28 and once on the way backup). I called the bus company and they told me they were supposed to be on BUS 15 this year. Oops. It worked out well though, because I got to walk Katherine to her classroom and meet her teacher (Emily basically said "See ya!" at the HBB office and took off down the hall...she's in fourth grade...I am officially "not cool" anymore).
Anyway, don't they look cute?
*Outfits and shoes courtesy of Mimi(aka my mother)*
It went off without a hitch, well, except for the fact that they were supposed to be on Bus 15 and not Bus 24 like last year so I had to drive them to school! Yeah, silly me thought that perhaps the time might change but I never thought that it was possible that they actually would change buses. I looked at the start time for BUS 24 and had them out there in plenty of time. Bus 24 drove by twice (once on the way down 28 and once on the way backup). I called the bus company and they told me they were supposed to be on BUS 15 this year. Oops. It worked out well though, because I got to walk Katherine to her classroom and meet her teacher (Emily basically said "See ya!" at the HBB office and took off down the hall...she's in fourth grade...I am officially "not cool" anymore).
Anyway, don't they look cute?
*Outfits and shoes courtesy of Mimi(aka my mother)*
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Yup...
...the school year has definitely begun!
Sept 6:
Emily and Katherine: first day of school
Julia: PT @10:15
Sharon: Girl Scout leadership planning meeting at 7
September 7:
Sharon and Julia: first playgroup playdate with the MOMS Club, 11:30
Sharon: MDDA meeting at night
September 8:
Sharon: Lia Sophia meeting at Michelle's @9:30
Sharon and Julia: scrapping at Kelly's around 11 or so.
September 9-10:
The whole family: picking one of those days and heading out to the Acushnet Apple Peach Festival.
September 11:
Emily's starts voice lessons @4:30
Sharon: MOMS Club board meeting @7:30
September 13:
Sharon and Julia: MOMS Club business meeting @10:15am
Picnic at Pierce Playground with the MOMS Club, right after the meeting
Sharon: first PTA meeting @7pm
September 14:
Sharon and Julia: New Member Tea for the MOMS Club (current members welcoming in the new) @10:30am
Sharon: CrisAnn's Lia Sophia party @7
September 15:
Ryun's 33rd birthday!
September 16:
Sharon( and maybe a kid or two): Christmas Wishes bake and yard sale (local agency that is fundraising to provide for needy families during the holidays).
Katherine: her first soccer game!
September 18:
Emily: voice lessons @ 4:30
September 19:
Sharon and Julia: Usborne Book Fair fundraiser for the MOMS Club (we will be holding the book fair and donating proceeds to our spring Supply Sacks drive).
The whole clan: Open House at HBB School 6:30-8
September 20:
Sharon and Emily: first Junior Girl Scout meeting
September 21:
Sharon and Julia: Apple Festival at the Shaw Home with the MOMS Club @ 10:30, picnic lunch afterward.
Sharon: MDDA meeting @ 7
September 22:
Sharon and Julia: The Jungle Gym with the MOMS Club @11am
September 23:
Sharon and Ryun: Jill and Ashton's wedding
September 25:
Emily: voice lessons @4:30
September 26:
Sharon and Julia: Peter's Cider Mill in Acushnet with the MOMS Club
The Whole Family: MKG School Open House 6:30-8
Keep in mind, I still do not know what day Julia's Jungle Gym class will be on, or when Katherine's soccer practices will be held. Also, at some point, Katherine will be starting Brownie Girl Scouts every other Wednesday, on the opposite schedule of Emily.
Beeing busy is good though...even if it does all seem a bit overwhelming at first!
Sept 6:
Emily and Katherine: first day of school
Julia: PT @10:15
Sharon: Girl Scout leadership planning meeting at 7
September 7:
Sharon and Julia: first playgroup playdate with the MOMS Club, 11:30
Sharon: MDDA meeting at night
September 8:
Sharon: Lia Sophia meeting at Michelle's @9:30
Sharon and Julia: scrapping at Kelly's around 11 or so.
September 9-10:
The whole family: picking one of those days and heading out to the Acushnet Apple Peach Festival.
September 11:
Emily's starts voice lessons @4:30
Sharon: MOMS Club board meeting @7:30
September 13:
Sharon and Julia: MOMS Club business meeting @10:15am
Picnic at Pierce Playground with the MOMS Club, right after the meeting
Sharon: first PTA meeting @7pm
September 14:
Sharon and Julia: New Member Tea for the MOMS Club (current members welcoming in the new) @10:30am
Sharon: CrisAnn's Lia Sophia party @7
September 15:
Ryun's 33rd birthday!
September 16:
Sharon( and maybe a kid or two): Christmas Wishes bake and yard sale (local agency that is fundraising to provide for needy families during the holidays).
Katherine: her first soccer game!
September 18:
Emily: voice lessons @ 4:30
September 19:
Sharon and Julia: Usborne Book Fair fundraiser for the MOMS Club (we will be holding the book fair and donating proceeds to our spring Supply Sacks drive).
The whole clan: Open House at HBB School 6:30-8
September 20:
Sharon and Emily: first Junior Girl Scout meeting
September 21:
Sharon and Julia: Apple Festival at the Shaw Home with the MOMS Club @ 10:30, picnic lunch afterward.
Sharon: MDDA meeting @ 7
September 22:
Sharon and Julia: The Jungle Gym with the MOMS Club @11am
September 23:
Sharon and Ryun: Jill and Ashton's wedding
September 25:
Emily: voice lessons @4:30
September 26:
Sharon and Julia: Peter's Cider Mill in Acushnet with the MOMS Club
The Whole Family: MKG School Open House 6:30-8
Keep in mind, I still do not know what day Julia's Jungle Gym class will be on, or when Katherine's soccer practices will be held. Also, at some point, Katherine will be starting Brownie Girl Scouts every other Wednesday, on the opposite schedule of Emily.
Beeing busy is good though...even if it does all seem a bit overwhelming at first!
Making Their Appearance Again This Year...
...Student Survival Kits!
Here is what I included in them and why...
TOOTHPICK: To remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself.
RUBBER BAND: To remind you to be flexible. Things may not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.
BAND AID: To remind you to heal hurt feelings, either your's or someone else's.
CANDY KISSES/HUGS: To remind you that everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.
BUBBLE GUM: T o remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.
PENCIL: To remind you to list your blessings everyday.
STAR: To remind you to try your best everyday.
TISSUE: To dry your tears.
PENNY: To remind you that you are worthy and valuable.
BOOKMARK: So you never lose your place.
Back
As mentioned previously, I've been busy, busy cleaning the house, re-organizing the office, getting things ready for school and doing the oh-so-dreaded laundry.
Emily and Katherine start tomorrow. This means that summer is over as of tonight, which, truth be told, is kind of depressing. As anxious as I may seem for them to get back, I am equally as anxious to see them go. We've had a wonderful summer, the best I can remember in a long time actually, and I am sad to see it end.
I am sure, however, the new school year will bring many exciting and great moments, and before we know it, next summer will be here.
Emily and Katherine start tomorrow. This means that summer is over as of tonight, which, truth be told, is kind of depressing. As anxious as I may seem for them to get back, I am equally as anxious to see them go. We've had a wonderful summer, the best I can remember in a long time actually, and I am sad to see it end.
I am sure, however, the new school year will bring many exciting and great moments, and before we know it, next summer will be here.
Monday, September 4, 2006
Sunday, September 3, 2006
A Priceless Moment...From My Early Years
Without fail, everytime I hear this, I get all teary-eyed.
Why?
Because that's my father, quite purposefully singing the classic, "Daddy's Little Girl" to me, when I was all of about 2 years old.
Thanks to modern technology, my Aunt has managed to put this, as well as a few other classic moments from my early childhood on CD.
It's priceless, no?
That's my grandmother, Nana, on the piano, BTW.
Why?
Because that's my father, quite purposefully singing the classic, "Daddy's Little Girl" to me, when I was all of about 2 years old.
Thanks to modern technology, my Aunt has managed to put this, as well as a few other classic moments from my early childhood on CD.
It's priceless, no?
That's my grandmother, Nana, on the piano, BTW.
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