Kali's Big Brrrr-eak

Miller South Show Choir opened the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Akron on Friday night. Kali was wonderful - I was so proud of her. It was freezing, but she put a smile on her face and was the perfect performer. She even got some air time on Channel 3! Peyton and I braved the elements to watch her in person. It was fun! As you can see, the Oliver Christmas season is starting! We are almost finished decorating the house.

'Tis the Season!

Black Belt Dreams

Kali tested for her red belt and passed with flying colors - no pun intended. Yes, that is Kali jumping over someone and breaking a board with a side kick. If she works hard, she very well may test for her black belt in May! I am so proud of her. It has been a fascinating martial arts journey. Maybe Peyton will start TKD in the summer. Miss Peyton had a blast - again, no pun intended - helping us get the deck ready for winter. She thought she was such a big girl with the leaf blower. This week at school she had a Thanksgiving Feast. As you can see, she found herself on the Native American side of the table. Her class made applesauce from scratch and it was delicious. She can't wait to wear her Pow-Wow gear to Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday.

Tumble-Mania

The TumbleBus came to Peyton's 5th Birthday Party! Peyton and 10 of her friends had a great time on the obstacle course. They each got a medal and a special ceremony. The birthday girl was so happy to play with her friends and family. Even though it was a gloomy Sunday afternoon, there were plenty of smiles to brighten the day.

Mama Mia, Here We Go Again...

Kali's 1st Show Choir performance was a resounding success. There's no business, like show business for Kali Marie. She is a major cheeseball!

Sunday, Crazy Sunday

This past weekend was just plain hectic. Jimmy took Peyton, AJ and Maya to the Circus. They had a fabulous time. Cotton candy, sno-scones, popcorn and smiles! The tickets were Peyton's 5th Birthday present. While they were ringside - Kali, Tatum and I were at a dance workshop. They took class from the guy who choreographed "Stomp the Yard" and a dancer from "So You Think You Can Dance". Kali was in heaven. Those girls danced their hearts out all day long and even had energy left for High School Musical 3!!!! Good Times...