A cute video I took on my phone of Julia dancing...
22 February 2015
21 February 2015
Daddy Daughter Dance
Our Inaugural Daddy Daughter Dance! This was the first time that Julia and I had gone to a dance together. We're glad that we bought tickets in advance because it ended up selling out. Events like this are one of the reasons we decided to move to this neighborhood.
A couple of months back Julia heard an advertisement on the radio about a dance like this and wanted to go. I looked into it. It was held at a hotel downtown somewhere and was pretty expensive. Then we realized that a few weeks later we were having a smaller gathering in our neighborhood, so I decided we should go to that one instead.
It happened on a Saturday night, just two days after I had been in San Diego for a few days at a conference. We both got dressed up and took this first picture (a keeper for sure) before heading out. The community center had food and lots of candy - the was a Candy Land theme after all. When we first arrived we hit up the bracelet making station. After making a bracelet, we decided to hit the dance floor.
Julia's favorite dance move was for me to pick her up and toss her into the air. Throughout the night we danced to songs from the movie Frozen and all the classic dance songs you would expect (like YMCA and Butterfly Kisses) at a Daddy Daughter Dance. There was a conga line at one point, leis, and mini glow sticks passed out at the dance. In the center of the room was a table filled with cupcakes and each centerpiece at the tables was made from cotton candy and other edible decorations.
It was about the perfect amount of time (2 hours) to eat and make crafts and dance. Julia obviously had a great time and we will do this every year in the future as long as she still wants to do it. Afterwards she told me that this was "the most fun thing" we had ever done together.
A couple of months back Julia heard an advertisement on the radio about a dance like this and wanted to go. I looked into it. It was held at a hotel downtown somewhere and was pretty expensive. Then we realized that a few weeks later we were having a smaller gathering in our neighborhood, so I decided we should go to that one instead.
It happened on a Saturday night, just two days after I had been in San Diego for a few days at a conference. We both got dressed up and took this first picture (a keeper for sure) before heading out. The community center had food and lots of candy - the was a Candy Land theme after all. When we first arrived we hit up the bracelet making station. After making a bracelet, we decided to hit the dance floor.
Julia's favorite dance move was for me to pick her up and toss her into the air. Throughout the night we danced to songs from the movie Frozen and all the classic dance songs you would expect (like YMCA and Butterfly Kisses) at a Daddy Daughter Dance. There was a conga line at one point, leis, and mini glow sticks passed out at the dance. In the center of the room was a table filled with cupcakes and each centerpiece at the tables was made from cotton candy and other edible decorations.
It was about the perfect amount of time (2 hours) to eat and make crafts and dance. Julia obviously had a great time and we will do this every year in the future as long as she still wants to do it. Afterwards she told me that this was "the most fun thing" we had ever done together.
14 February 2015
Mom's 60th Birthday
Today was my Mom's 60th birthday! Michelle flew in the night before and surprised her for it. Everyone else knew about the surprise except for her, even the kids. Michelle stayed at our house the night before. We sneaked into my parent's house in the morning while they were at a race. It was funny to see my Mom's face when Michelle popped her head up from behind the couch. She like the decorations, balloons and cards that the kids helped set up/make.
We enjoyed a lunch out and then we met up for a live show later that night. Michelle had the great idea to take us to see a Beatles tribute band play. It was a good weekend. Happy Birthday Mom! Thanks for all that you do. We love you very much.
01 February 2015
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