Better than a Bat Mitzvah?

In history, Alaina has been learning about ancient cultures.   Most recently, she has been learning about the rise of Judiasm and the settlement of Isreal.   

I have to say, she learned a lot--probably as much as she would have in Sunday School.   

She put together this poster, which was pretty impressive, I even learned from it!

I have to say, I am surprised that they taught this in public school--but we will take it!

Ski weekend

This weekend Alaina’s travel ball team was off, so we took advantage and headed to Tahoe to ski.   We haven’t been up skiing since Christmas, so we were overdue!   

Our friends the Tomas came up with us—and 3 of the 4 kids skipped their little league opening day parades to ski!

In the 2 days before we headed up, a strong winter storm passed though.   Though this made the drive on Friday night extra long, it did provide us with 3 feet of light and fluffy snow, making it a great day for skiing.   Jason still did not downhill ski-though his back is much better, he didn’t want to chance it.

The 7 of us had fun on the mountain together, and headed back for a nice dinner and family games at the cabin.

 

The next day, another storm was supposed to head in, but it got delayed and we woke up to a bluebird Sunday.    Our kids hit the slopes again and Jason and I did some xc skiing—it was absolutely beautiful!   

Probably our last ski weekend of the year—but definitely a good one!

March

I think that my favorite month to be outside in the Bay Area is March.   In March the hills and fields  are a rich green, and as long as it’s not raining the sky is a brilliant blue.  The air is fresh from the oceans and flowers dot the landscape.  The days are getting longer but the suns is still slightly low in the sky.   It is a month that makes you feel glad to be alive.  Funny enough March was probably my least favorite month growing up in Chicago—it seemed like never ending winter!

This weekend Alaina had a tournament in Sacramento.  I stayed home on Saturday for Ethan’s baseball game, but went on Sunday.   Before the games, Jason and a took a lively walk along the dry creek path, and the colors were amazing.   Spring is here!

And for what it’s worth, Alaina’s team did great in the tournament going 6-0, with the last two games being nail-biters!   Their first win in a 12u tournament.  When their team is doing well, it’s so fun to watch.   So that added an extra glow to the amazing weather!

Baseball Season

 Well, it's spring, in California, anyway.  Whihc means it's time for baseball.   Ethan is playing again for his high school team and hoping to get some more playing time this year.   

Last Tuesday was his first game, and he did play.   It was fun to watch.   The team won by the skin of their teeth , so that was fun too!

We will have a busy spring with baseball and softball.