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Brita turned 9 this weekend.  She hosted 6 girls overnight (two left around midnight), and she watched Cinderella starring Whitney Houston and Brandy. The downside of the long Saturday spent preparing for the party and then the actual party, was that we had to catch up on homework on Sunday night.  We finished the night with Spanish, but spent most of our time on homework answering imaginary questions posed to a queen bee. We answered such questions such as “How long will you live?” (answer: 1-5 years) and “Where are your sisters?” (answer: I killed them.)

Brita turned 9 this weekend.  She hosted 6 girls overnight (two left around midnight), and she watched Cinderella starring Whitney Houston and Brandy.

The downside of the long Saturday spent preparing for the party and then the actual party, was that we had to catch up on homework on Sunday night.  We finished the night with Spanish, but spent most of our time on homework answering imaginary questions posed to a queen bee. We answered such questions such as “How long will you live?” (answer: 1-5 years) and “Where are your sisters?” (answer: I killed them.)

Got some great black and white pictures at the beach in North Carolina over Christmas break.  The unseasonably warm weather made for a really fun walk to the beach.

Today was the intersection of Literary Character Day - Brita went as Hermione - and an Engineering presentation for the 3rd grade.  I went to see the show and do a couple of experiments with Brita.  Then it was back home for an afternoon of email.  Happiness followed by crushing boredom.

Today was the intersection of Literary Character Day - Brita went as Hermione - and an Engineering presentation for the 3rd grade.  I went to see the show and do a couple of experiments with Brita.  Then it was back home for an afternoon of email.  Happiness followed by crushing boredom.

The Read-a-thon was tonight. Leif read, Lars did homework and I played a game of chess. Then Brita and Gretchen returned home with books for everyone.

The Read-a-thon was tonight. Leif read, Lars did homework and I played a game of chess. Then Brita and Gretchen returned home with books for everyone.

We are having a lazy Saturday morning. Not enough snow or energy to get outside right now.

We are having a lazy Saturday morning. Not enough snow or energy to get outside right now.

We headed out to the annual Halloween party at our local high school. There were games, a great magic show, and hot dogs. Lars went as a ninja, Brita as Hermione, and Leif went as Yoda.

We headed out to the annual Halloween party at our local high school. There were games, a great magic show, and hot dogs. Lars went as a ninja, Brita as Hermione, and Leif went as Yoda.

Gretchen organized one of the outdoor activities for Harvest Festival at school. The kids had to navigate a short obstacle course, ending with the rolling of pumpkins. Brita did a great job and rolled hard.

Gretchen organized one of the outdoor activities for Harvest Festival at school. The kids had to navigate a short obstacle course, ending with the rolling of pumpkins. Brita did a great job and rolled hard.

We took a trip out to the Minnetonka Orchards today.  We picked apples for the first time in years, walked the corn maze, ate some apple donuts and bought a pie.  We listened to live music while the kids climbed on the toy train and wrestled on the hay pile.  The day was beautiful and it was great to spend some time with the kids.

We took a trip out to the Minnetonka Orchards today.  We picked apples for the first time in years, walked the corn maze, ate some apple donuts and bought a pie.  We listened to live music while the kids climbed on the toy train and wrestled on the hay pile.  The day was beautiful and it was great to spend some time with the kids.

Brita used to be a little scared of the corn maze.  Now, I can’t keep up with her.

Brita used to be a little scared of the corn maze.  Now, I can’t keep up with her.

Got this picture of Brita while kayaking on Lake Calhoun. Lars listed it as one of the things he wanted to do, and I am happy to report we all had a great time.

Got this picture of Brita while kayaking on Lake Calhoun. Lars listed it as one of the things he wanted to do, and I am happy to report we all had a great time.