tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132501492024-03-23T10:51:26.410-07:00elizabeth & helen & johnUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-16734944909130576042017-02-14T17:20:00.000-08:002017-02-14T17:27:21.293-08:00America and Immigrants<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">America has immigrants from near and far</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But they changed the U.S., wherever they are</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some are refugees, coming to flee</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming on ships on the stormy sea</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some come for a better life</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Like a house, children, and a wife</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some come for wealth or power</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Or for businesses to bloom and flower</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some came to live with fathers and mothers</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They came to live with sisters and brothers</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They all heard the mourning dove</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And sometimes even found true love</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some came for the university</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But they all gave us diversity</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They gave us new cultures and new foods</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They have all different kinds of moods</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They brought animals, like horses and mules</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They gave us new seeds and new tools</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Immigrants were very brave</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The ships sometimes hit huge waves</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They all left their native land</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Left the forests, the desert sand</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some came in the time of the colonies thirteen</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some want to come now, in 2017</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The land here is big enough to share</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beautiful, glorious, and fair</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Immigrants come for many reasons</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hoping to come in all the seasons</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They all have a reason to come</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We need to welcome everyone</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Immigrants are what make America great</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We need to love them, not to hate</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Immigrants are people too</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They shouldn’t be judged by the actions of few</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We welcome immigrants, wherever they are</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Those who came to America from near and far </span></div>
Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-88809032515298560682016-04-09T11:31:00.000-07:002016-04-09T11:31:13.752-07:00Artwork UpdateThese kids have been busy (and creative)!<br />
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Watercolor and marker on paper</div>
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John, February 2016</div>
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Sea Lion</div>
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Helen, February 2016</div>
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Acrylic on paper</div>
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Helen, March 2016</div>
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Helen, February 2016</div>
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Watercolor, ink, and salt on paper</div>
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Helen, February 2016</div>
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Sea Shells</div>
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By: Helen Winnacker</div>
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Shells, shells on the floor</div>
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In the forest of the deep</div>
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Lying in the sand</div>
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California</div>
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Tempera paint on paper mache</div>
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Elizabeth, February 2016</div>
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Yosemite</div>
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Oil pastel and watercolor on paper</div>
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Helen, January 2016</div>
<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-26013892315325180642016-03-31T16:44:00.001-07:002016-03-31T16:44:44.545-07:00Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All dressed up in their Easter best and carrying the spoils from our annual Easter egg hunt at St. Clement's Episcopal Church.Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-49531665643823697412016-02-29T16:38:00.003-08:002016-02-29T16:38:55.294-08:00Snowy Owl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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December 2015Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-72667995942674265592016-02-29T16:36:00.002-08:002016-02-29T16:36:38.071-08:00Still Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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February 2016Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-62767577647045643202016-01-22T18:27:00.002-08:002016-01-22T18:27:48.767-08:00Landscape in Oil Pastels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Helen, January 2016Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-85016126045682825332016-01-10T18:15:00.001-08:002016-01-10T18:15:33.637-08:00New Family MemberElizabeth realized her dream of owning a tortoise this weekend. Caspian, a five-to-ten-year-old Russian Tortoise was acquired Saturday morning and is acclimating nicely to his new home.<br />
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You would think that a tortoise would be a very boring pet, but he actually requires quite a bit of care. He's a bit like a dog, but smaller and quieter. Each day, Elizabeth must give him fresh food (greens and a bit of fruit or egg), his water must be changed, living area cleaned of waste, AND he needs to go outdoors when possible for a little "reptile recess."<br />
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<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-57594491697639940932015-06-15T19:46:00.000-07:002015-06-15T19:46:03.388-07:00Summer!Summer enrichment classes started today, and everyone was at Havens this morning from 9 to noon. It was glorious. Afterward, I took them to Castle Rock Recreation Area in Walnut Creek, where we had a picnic lunch and a short hike. Tired and dirty, they asked to go to a playground, where they spent the dregs of their energy. Not a bad start to our summer.<br />
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<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-8083879583514659762015-01-18T18:33:00.001-08:002015-01-18T18:33:04.425-08:00Big Trees in DecemberThere was no snow at Big Trees State Park this winter break. We were told that to cross country ski, we would have to travel much farther up the mountain, and since all four of us were recovering from some sort of cold or flu, I decided not to pursue a ski expedition this trip. But, we did have a nice walk through the trees, although it was quite cold!<br />
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<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-24102029240716509102014-12-18T16:33:00.001-08:002014-12-18T16:33:23.415-08:00Watercolor by Elizabeth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-84602690573236375622014-12-16T11:14:00.000-08:002014-12-16T11:14:02.163-08:00Helen's OrigamiLast Spring, Helen took an Origami class. Here are some of her creations:<br />
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<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-51883901351290187192014-06-23T14:44:00.001-07:002014-06-23T14:44:03.109-07:00International Travel......with kids.<br />
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Here's what I've learned on this trek across the Pacific Ocean with my kids. Unless you really need to, the amount of travel time, in hours, should not exceed the youngest child's age. Along those same lines, the length of stay, in days, should not exceed the youngest child's age. So, for example, instead of a two-week trip to Japan involving an eleven hour flight, we should have opted for a four-day stay in Hawaii or a four-day stay in San Diego, or some closer location.<br />
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I guess you could draw it out a little bit, like plus one, but for the most part, my four-year-old is beyond tired and acting like a complete maniac. The older kids have reached their limit, too, at about day 10.<br />
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Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-24026659669526304382013-02-07T21:22:00.002-08:002013-02-07T21:22:45.479-08:00Open House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Elizabeth and Helen treated us to a visit at their Open House. John, of course, felt right at home, leaving his mark on the white board. We enjoyed seeing the girls' writing projects, art displays, and mathematical skills. <br />
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<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-15094321393581098702012-12-15T21:09:00.001-08:002012-12-15T21:09:15.030-08:00Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hard to believe that the main subject of this photo was sick on the couch all day today. But, children are resilient, and we are grateful for that. We are also thankful that they like playing Scrabble with their parents, which they asked to play tonight -- again!<br /><br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-45215487387538201042012-08-11T19:18:00.004-07:002012-08-11T19:18:47.436-07:00Dillon Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We went to the beach today: to play in the surf, to explore the tide pools, and to fly a kite. These kids are all really good climbers, which was great, because we needed to climb over a pile of rocks to get to any sort of rocky beach area. The tide was rather high, but we were able to investigate barnacles, limpets, mussels, and snails. Those of us were more adventurous even saw a crab and sea anemone.<br />
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It was a long day, but totally worth it. Elizabeth claims that she was just pretending to be asleep, by the way.<br />
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<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-23862192158594448302012-07-06T05:30:00.000-07:002012-07-06T05:30:02.245-07:00Summer AdventuresThis week, the kids and I went on the following adventures:<br />
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Monday: Mount Diablo State Park. We packed up lunches and snacks and headed up to explore caves and trails, and to get a 360 degree view of Northern California. The girls are turning into good little hikers. Our first stop was at Rock City, where we picked up the "Trail Through Time." This is a self-guided tour that takes you along the Summit Trail, pointing out evidence of various geological time periods and fault activity. We only followed it through the Indian grinding stones and the wind caves. Next, we traveled to the summit, where we visited the observation station and visitor center. Then, we hiked the Mary Bowerman trail, which leads you around the top of the mountain, full circle. A self-guided tour brochure is available, which we followed. The trail is half paved, half narrow gauge track, and only 0.7 miles. We had fun learning about the different types of rocks and plants growing on Mount Diablo.<br />
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Tuesday: We visited Fairyland, meeting friends along the way. We went straight to the pool for swim lessons, and just swimming, stopping at Mulberry's for a cold treat. On the way home, we saw friends running a lemonade stand, so we stopped for a little snack and a visit. Finally, we arrived home, with just enough time to eat, get cleaned up, and find our library books, so we could head over to our local library, which was having a free magic show. Definitely a fun day and we were all worn out at the end of it.<br />
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Wednesday - 4th of July!!! We all went to the local parade, which the kids had been looking forward to for weeks. They love this parade, and it's one of the last small-town type parades. Afterward, we had friends with kids over for a BBQ. The older girls stayed up to watch fireworks, tromping up to the top of the hill, to see them in the distance, but they got cold quickly and the fog obscured some of the view.<br />
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Thursday: This was our "quiet" errand day. Elizabeth had a haircut. Everyone went swimming. <b>Helen learned to swim independently today - all on her own!!</b> John had his two-year check up. He's doing great, of course, staying in the top percentiles for height and weight: 35" tall and 28 pounds. I was relieved when the doctor and I had a frank discussion of dirt and the things little ones get into, and it turns out that little kids getting really dirty is good for them. So let you kids get dirty! <br />
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<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-6552089924030596112012-06-30T20:52:00.002-07:002012-06-30T20:52:12.418-07:00He's Two Years Old!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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John celebrated his two-year birthday with family. He is turning out to be a smart, good-natured, but ornery and stubborn boy. That's not much of a surprise, I guess.Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-51888031066122339592012-05-06T20:39:00.001-07:002012-05-06T20:39:07.844-07:00What's That?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We all went out to explore the Berkeley Pier this afternoon. John was enthralled with the waves and water, especially when he realized that he could look through a seam in the concrete pier and see the water below. The girls and Rudy made their way quickly to the end, despite the high winds. Lots of sun, sail boats, and kites (back on shore).Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-6460198639793259392012-04-28T20:47:00.000-07:002012-04-28T20:47:16.218-07:00In the Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-77454470160159784212012-04-15T20:40:00.000-07:002012-04-15T20:40:41.710-07:00An Afternoon in Tilden Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqyitTjIcbsFJVOsO8GVGM3mwbPgN_BG2cgIWGDieF1gJrbI9QT-AcYFE5_WLfRMMpCGrzfARlbAtqusQ4MYpEdk1x1ovrer_zqRvzCSY7fI3RvybhaqMpuCVSAxqr_AnDdF4/s1600/0415021555a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuqyitTjIcbsFJVOsO8GVGM3mwbPgN_BG2cgIWGDieF1gJrbI9QT-AcYFE5_WLfRMMpCGrzfARlbAtqusQ4MYpEdk1x1ovrer_zqRvzCSY7fI3RvybhaqMpuCVSAxqr_AnDdF4/s320/0415021555a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> We visited the animals at the Little Farm, feeding them celery. John was even brave enough to hand a celery stalk to a hungry cow. Helen and I enjoyed feeding celery leaves to a little lamb.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTnJpoB2DinowXMgvjVeiHn9Y_Z4Sp32RA1amYzHuiHi6QFKyWbvb2OgIK_8mOwQKlj7y1mrZ2KWzMjlKosEINmMs_0dCjtJXJ2nWlbFL-Pvih_E7QqdSWj8dJVjsxokzmGTK/s1600/0220021659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTnJpoB2DinowXMgvjVeiHn9Y_Z4Sp32RA1amYzHuiHi6QFKyWbvb2OgIK_8mOwQKlj7y1mrZ2KWzMjlKosEINmMs_0dCjtJXJ2nWlbFL-Pvih_E7QqdSWj8dJVjsxokzmGTK/s320/0220021659.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>These kids love their bikes. Elizabeth prefers the monkey bars, but she takes off on her bicycle pretty well, too. Little John is the latest in the family to start "biking" - adopting the strider bike and inching himself around, slow and steady.Betty Winnackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552080976281609584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250149.post-61214997020680934632012-02-25T21:03:00.000-08:002012-02-25T21:03:15.325-08:00Girls' Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddNX19paj0uE9JWpGKS5PdUch2x8O_TAIb-iCmYuAqC5_6SJiwiHk11H-8p2v3SKyE5XwwfIF9EfVkh_rRAjnbXcS_RAa2si2OOMx0EkRoZrPIcKGmEdeP7KJud8XgvoNPUHm/s1600/0225021708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddNX19paj0uE9JWpGKS5PdUch2x8O_TAIb-iCmYuAqC5_6SJiwiHk11H-8p2v3SKyE5XwwfIF9EfVkh_rRAjnbXcS_RAa2si2OOMx0EkRoZrPIcKGmEdeP7KJud8XgvoNPUHm/s320/0225021708.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Elizabeth and Helen had a great time this year, helping the Grandmother set up the traditional Girls' Day dolls. It was very complex and elaborate, but they were up for the challenge and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. John, on the other hand, needed to be kept well away from the dolls, so Grandpop distracted him outside with the fountain.<br />
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We spent this past weekend in Calaveras County for their President's Weekend Wine Tasting Event. The kids were good sports, following us around and finding different ways to amuse themselves while their parents sipped different wines. The first winery, Chatom, had great food for the kids and a neat little patio and rock garden (see above). Our last winery stop for the day was Twisted Oak, where the kids enjoyed playing with various incarnations of the rubber chicken (below).<br />
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