On our way to Ballet class

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So, yes, vk is taking ballet class. She didn't really like it at first. I think it was a little to structured for her. (Ballerina's don't talk) She really just wants to go and dance in front of all the mirrors but she is loving it now. Thank you Gma Sonja for the adorable outfit. She has basically worn it out already since she wore it 5 days straight (even slept in it). Chris got to join us this week :) He was grinning ear to ear!

Our graceful ballarina

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On her toes!

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Circle Time

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Loving the scarves

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Freeze Game

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Snack Day at Childswork

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VK is loving ppschool. Her bf is Alice. I am enjoying volunteering at the school. Not sure where all that extra time goes that I am supposed to be enjoying. VK is way overscheduled with something to do everyday except Friday. Did I mention it is snowing in the mountains? I start back to work end of the month unless we open sooner - think snow :)

Trip to NC

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Finally our trip to NC is here. VK got a backpack to hold all her stuff (which mom ended up carrying), She had a hard time deciding what to take of course. It was a great trip but not a lot of pictures, sorry.

Fairytopia starring Barbie

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Gifts from GGma

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First trip to Chucky Cheese

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Satchemo at G Gma Minnie

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This dog is like 16 years old or more but VK loves him.

Dinner at G Gma Minnie's

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Gpa Don after a big meal

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The Beach Finally

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VK checking out the Atlantic Ocean. Note the Christ I'm Chuck sticker on her hat!

Uncle Steve and VK

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VK loves her cousin Grace

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Aunt Elizabeth, Uncle Steve, Gracie, Andrea and VK

A natural tourist

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another beached dolphin

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As you know from previous blogs, VK loves to visit the beached dolphins in La Jolla - imagine another one!

Kid Pool

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I got to sit back and relax while VK made friends and played in the kids pool. It was sooo nice!

Watching the 12 Dancing Princess - Heaven

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Enjoying Happy Hour at the Salty Dog

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VK driving the Dolphin Cruise Boat

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We actually saw a few dolphins too - VK was more impressed with the jelly balls than the dolphins

Barbie Kite

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First Class on the way home!

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Still loves a playground

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now that dad has a bike we've been able to enjoy family rides along the river and the south waterfront. John and Diane brought their bikes up and we rode down to Williamette park for a bit of playground time. VK still loves the side care thou she may be to big for it by next summer...

spinning - dizzy

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Seater Sauter

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Last bit of summer

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VK showing off her sale bikini while mom cleans the pool to put away for next summer.

shooting hoops with gpa

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Water balloons off the patio

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Loves a crowd

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VK now has her own microphone in the studio. She loves to imitate the zoo keepers presentation from the zoo. She also pretends to do a lot of paperwork and contracts...go figure

Pretending to give a presentation

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Funny Faces

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Dad and VK working on their funny faces on their free time. VK loves to take funny pictures and then check them out on the camera.

No words to decribe

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The Providence Bridge Pedal

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In early August we participated in the Providence Bridge Pedal with John and Diane. It was accept for the slight 40 min delay trying to get on to our 2nd bridge of 10. VK loves it and reminds me everytime I drive over the bridge with her that we got to bike over it.

Ross Island Bridge Back up

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On top of the world

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View from the top of I5

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Enjoying Hugs and Beer after the Ride

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Meet Hot Rock VK 1st Bike

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So when buying a new bike for dad VK just jumped on this bike and started pedaling! No more trike - hello bike!!

Even has brakes

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Ride on

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