Author Archives: cvc

New Year’s!!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by cvc

Walton LighthouseOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. What better thing to do on a gorgeous first day of the year than go to the beach? It took us a while to get going, but we succeeded in our efforts to get out … Continue reading →

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Disneyland … yes, again!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by cvc

CA AdventureOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. We actually splurged and got season passes for Disneyland this year (because 2 racing events plus a visit to LA made it seem like a good idea). Well, the week between Christmas and New Year … Continue reading →

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holiday break in LA

Posted on January 3, 2015 by cvc

grandma Sharon, Tom and ChloeOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. We made it to LA fairly early (around 1am?) which beats our normative 3am arrival times!! The drive was uneventful. The kids slept and Tom and I switched off (with him doing … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day at Cindy’s

Posted on January 3, 2015 by cvc

christmas morning bedheadOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. The kids were up early on Christmas day! As to be expected…! in amongst the giftsOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Santa left a few things for them — some Lego sets (Duplo train and tracks … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve at the Taylors

Posted on January 3, 2015 by cvc

at the Taylors Originally uploaded by coffywoman. On Christmas Eve, we celebrated with the Taylors (Jeff’s sister’s house). They are always so kind and generous in extending an invitation to our family! And, we get to see the cousins, Jason … Continue reading →

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Chanukah!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by cvc

family picture 2015 Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Well, the holidays are officially over…! This year, Chanukah ended just as Christmas Eve began, so the kids had a whopping (count them) 10 days in a row of festivities and gift-opening. And, … Continue reading →

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Scratchin’

Posted on December 20, 2014 by cvc

Fun with Scratch!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Last weekend, we did our Hour of Code–had T. and K. come over and Cameron and K paired up to do an Anna and Elsa set of exercises while Dylan and T. paired up … Continue reading →

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last Mandarin class of 2014

Posted on December 20, 2014 by cvc

end of year Mandarin partyOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Here’s Dylan with his Mandarin class. I can’t remember exactly when he resumed classes, but it was only a few months ago (some time after the school year started). It is hard … Continue reading →

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end of fall soccer 2014

Posted on December 6, 2014 by cvc

kickin’ it!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. A long time ago (like over Tom’s bday weekend), soccer season ended! It was not always easy to get Cameron motivated to get out there, but she (and Dylan) both finished out their seasons and … Continue reading →

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Nutcracker performance

Posted on December 6, 2014 by cvc

our mini mouseOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Cameron watched the Nutcracker for the first time last year and she has wanted to perform in it since then. She worked so hard — weekly rehearsals and, towards the end, near-daily rehearsals with … Continue reading →

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