Almost 50
I can’t believe I’m going to turn 50 tomorrow. How can that be? I don’t feel 50. (Well, sometimes my body does! 🙁 ) I feel about 33, but wiser. Looking forward to a big party tomorrow, surrounded by lots of friends and familiy and love and fun.
Yom Kippor
Mom came up and joined us for services and hanging out. We all fasted, even Haley, who lasted from the evening before until about 4:00. (She ended up breaking her fast with a couple of pieces of frozen pre-cooked bacon – very irreligious!) We broke our fast a bit early to accomodate Haley’s birthday dinner at Lai Lai.
I always like Yom Kippor because it’s such an introspective holiday, making you look within at yourself and the world you create around you. I really do feel like Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippor give me a fresh start every year.
Happy Birthday Haley!
Haley turned 12 on Tuesday the 25th!
We started the day off with early morning bagels, where I made Haley put on a birthday hat and stuck a candle in her bagel while we sang Happy Birthday.
They announced her birthday (and two others) on the school radio broadcast, KTLR. She got lots of well-wishes from friends and a few cards in the mail, and a couple of T-shirts from me. We couldn’t go out to dinner that night like we usually would because that evening was the start of Yom Kippor. So the next day, after a long day of worship and fasting, we ended up at Haley’s favorite restaurant, Lai Lai (also known as “Jimmy’s” for the name of the owner). We were a total of 15 people, and had a great time. Haley ended the day getting her last gift from me, a Dr. Who chess set.
Her birthday party for her friends will be on the 6th. We decided to do that because a lot of kids at her school have birthdays around the same time so it’s hard to get kids to her party; we’ve had bad experiences with few attendees in previous years. But we have high hopes for this party.
Folsom Weekend
As always, a big weekend around the Folsom Street Fair. First the Exiles Meet & Greet on Friday, then a party at a friend’s house tonight, and the Fair tomorrow. Busy, but fun!
Mom is back
Mom went to New York for Marc’s wedding. I picked her up from the airport on Thursday night, and she was off for home on Friday. A busy woman!
Busy School Week
First we had the Band Parent Meeting at Taylor on Wednesday. I had to plan and co-ordinate with Mr. MgGaw, and came away with more action items (of course). Then on Thursday we had Haley’s Back-to-School night. September is such a busy month!
Rosh Hashonah
We all took the day off and celebrated. We were at the synagogue from 10:30-1, then went out to dim sum at Champagne restaurant in San Mateo. Then home to relax, and the kids did some homework. A nice way to start 5773.
Picture Rails
We hung picture rails in the main area of the house on 9/16. Now it’s time to start hanging artwork!
The Pinball Machine is Working!
Val’s “Solar Fire” pinball machine has been repaired, so we can have fun playing now. Yay!
PTA Website
I’m obviously a candidate for Volunteers Anonymous because I volunteered to set up the new PTA web site for Taylor. We had a design meeting on 9/15, after which I put together a draft. Hopefully we’ll get it going soon.
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