Ice Ice Baby....

Pumpin' up the Party

I can't believe my girl is 7 YEARS OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Art by Ava

A Glass of Ice Water with Umbrella and Straw

Orange you glad to be alive?

It's all about the fashion

1st grader

Ava's teacher, Mrs. Cavalier...originally from Cotswald England
Cherio!

Bubbles!

The Kids

Ava gets ready to play soccer at camp.

Vic an Canoe snuggling.

Victor's 6th Grade School Picture...yeah, it'll be in the Yearbook.

Her First Gallery Show!

Our artist extra-ordinaire had a piece of her artwork displayed in a County Wide exhibition, representing the kindergarten class at Bullard Elementary.

This "robot" piece was chosen by her art teacher out of hundreds of drawings. She actually completed the piece in the first half of the school year.

One of Ava's classmates came to see the show.

Afterwards, the Peter's Family went Fishing.

6 going on 25.....

This is Sydney, Ava's school chum who had a "Diva" party celebrating turning 6 years old.

That's my "Diva" in purple.

Smashing!

She had a blast!
Martin is polishing his gun as we speak. LOL.

He turned 12!

The day started with a trip to Harry's Farmers Market, where we purchased Flounder, Skate Wing and a Key Lime Cake for Victor's birthday dinner!
Even Ava Joanie was a good sport about eating sushi for lunch that day....maybe because she didn't eat any!
Of course, Victor ate some jelly fish rolls along with other stuff and was very happy.
Then Victor and I took off for a horseback ride at a nearby stable. It was so fun!
I just can't believe this kid is 12 years old!

Oh God...

I think I found boogers in his pocket.

Glam Girl

Ava loved her first run in with a curling iron. She's skipping off to church feeling beautious!

Letter to the President, by Victor Peters

President Obama,

There are many problems in the economy and I have some solutions.

I am an 11 year old middle class boy and although it may seem like some adult put the ideas in my head and use me as a puppet, I have my own opinion of this disgrace. Socialism is the wrong way to get out of the economic depression/recession. The presidents in the great depression made the same mistake in times past and it took a while to clear. But then the vicious and ravenous beast called Social Security and many other money hungry beasts came, all as the bi- product from this deal with the devil. Besides, socialism goes against our American ways and the very reason America is America because we immigrated for our independence, now you want to take it away?

Another concern that I have is foreign relations. You President Obama, have a different political style. You have too much open arms to savages policy style. You could compromise our national security. You are doing very dangerous things, such as reaching out to nations who are not capable of being honest about their intentions.

Last but not least, I understand that you and your family are looking for the First Pet. I recommend rescuing a retired racer. I have a grey hound of my own. They are very intelligent dogs that need your open arms. When some are finished racing, they kill them. They are good around small children. They are also very loveable and will snuggle with you after a hard day at the Oval Office. They are commonly seen in hieroglyphs. Their striking physique and noble spirit would make them quite fitting for the First Family.

Sincerely, Victor Peters

****This was a writing assignment that Victor produced with minimal effort. I had to share!

Midnight snack

Evidence found on floor.

What's in his pockets today?

For years it used to be rocks...and doing laundry wouldn't be the same with out the ker clunk, ker clunk of rocks in the dryer. But now, it's so much more esoteric, don't you think???

I'm cutting together the bassoon concert...it was AWSOME! Stay tuned....

Broken pencils, dog hair and a surprise concert!

It is so fun living with an organizationally challenged savant! Guess what, Mom! Oh yeah, my FIRST BASSOON CONCERT IS TONIGHT. Oh yeah, I need to have black pants and black socks.

Say what???? When Victor gets frustrated, he breaks pencils under the table. I think I'll try that approach...and then get excited about the concert...that is after I clean up tons of dog hair.

All in a day's work.