proud parents

We are proud of all our children, well from time to time when they aren't fighting, bickering or behaving badly!  However, Eli in particular, has really made us proud.  First, there was the skateboard situation...  Since then, he decided (all on his own and without even letting on) to run for School Council Vice President. He wrote a speech that he gave in front of the entire school and was up against other kids who have been here for years.  Unfortunately, he lost to a kid who gave Ibiza t-shirts to anyone promising to vote for him - the lesson in politics wasn't lost on any of us.  Regardless, he chose to put himself out there and that took guts.

Eli also made the JFK U13 football (soccer) team and he's thrilled!  They've had 2 matches - one win and one loss so far and they are having a great time.  Go blue!

Because we all love to talk about the weather, the tides are turning here.  Yesterday was sunny and warm, I think it might have even hit 25C.   Today was a different story.  Rain in the valley and snow not too far up the mountains.  It definitely feels like winter is coming...

tonight's sunset