Monday, December 16, 2013

Kindergarten play - song - 12/5/13



After the play the kids did a song and dance and then introduced themselves.  Sadie got tripped by the snowman but recovered nicely.  I think she is a bit shy onstage....

Kindergarten play - 12/5/13



Sadie played Goldilocks in her school play!  She did amazing!!

Four Seasons - Santa - 12/1/13


Before it was time for the "snow" we came in to say hi to Santa!  These 2 talked his poor ear off!  Good thing there was no else really waiting!!

Four Seasons - snow - 12/1/13


We went to the Four Seasons again for their "snow" event.  The girls had a great time dancing with Frosty!

Fishing - 11/30/13


We took all the kids fishing before the Iyers left back to Seattle.  They all caught fish too (which is bad when you have to pay for them all)!!  Sadie btw, did not eat any this time once it was home and cooked...but all the boys did!

Thanksgiving - 11/28/13


The kids went around and said what they are thankful for.  Ben's cracks me up!!

Tennis - overhand - 11/26/13


After a couple tries, she got it!!!

Girl Scout song - 11/23/13


We went to a girl scout movie night with a bunch of other local troops of all ages.  At the end, they got in a circle and did the Girl Scout closing song.  Brings back memories!

Sheridans bday party - 11/17/13



And they did a freeze dance to Gangham style (also one of Sadie's favorites)!!

Sheridans bday party - 11/17/12


Then they sang Karaoke (Ariel of course)!  Sadie gets really into it in some parts!!

Sheridans bday party - 11/17/13


Her best friend (sister) Sheridan had a Diva party for her bday.  The girls put on a fabulous runway show after getting all "made" up!!

Ice skating lesson - 11/16/13


And even went backwards!!!

Ice skating lesson - 11/16/13


They got a little trickier....

Ice skating lesson - 11/16/13


Sadie wanted to take an ice skating lesson after we went to a birthday party at a rink.

Tennis - backhand - 11/12/13


Sadie's instructor calls her the backhand master!

Tennis - forehand - 11/12/13


Sadie is getting pretty good in her tennis lessons!!

Sadie singing - 11/12/13


I caught Sadie singing (we are in the driveway)!!

Veterans day - song - 11/8/13


The kindergartners also performed a song!

Veterans day - poem - 11/8/13


The kindergarteners did a great veterans day poem!

Veterans day assembly - 11/8/13



While the school sang this song (Sadie's class is not on stage), they showed pictures of veterans in the families.  You can't really see it but during this there were 2 pictures of Andy's maternal grandpa!!  Thanks Veterans!!

School Jogathon - 11/7/13


Sadie raised $400 for the school jogathon, thanks to many of you!!  She did 7 laps (in class I think they've only done 2 or 3)!!

Basketball - 11/4/13



Sadie did a little bball class through the rec. center much to Daddy's liking!!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Sadie reading - 10/30/13



I dug out the Dick & Jane books that I have for Sadie to practice.  Each night I flip to a new one to let her do.  This is part of her reading this story.  She did great!!

School field trip2 - 10/28/13


The Chinese Acrobats were amazing!

School field trip - 10/28/13


Instead of the pumpkin patch, Sadie's class went to the Civic center to see the Chinese Acrobats!  They were great!

Barista Sadie - 10/26/13


Sadie is getting really good at the Espresso machine.  She's moved on to "foam"!!

Assembly poem - 10/25/13


The Kindergarten also did a poem as part of their contribution at assembly.

Assembly song - 10/25/13


The Kindergarten sang a song as part of their contribution at assembly.

Pumpkin festival - 10/20/13


Sadie usually goes down with Daddy but decided to do it herself this time!

Swim Final IM - 10/19/13


This is the last Individual Medley of the season.  Her butterfly is getting better and she has improved on her other strokes!  It will feel like forever until April when we can start again!  Go SADIE!!!

Swim flip turns2 - 10/19/13


This is the 1st time Sadie put the flip turns with her freestyle!  She did awesome!!

Swim flip turns - 10/19/13


Sadie learning flip turns!!!

Girl Scout law - 10/18/13


Sadie is officially a Daisy (the kindergarten level of Girl Scouts)!  Here she recites the Girl Scout Law!!

CA Adventure Goofy ride - 10/6/13


Sadie loved this ride too.  She had to go on it twice (and wanted to go again)!!  I'll take a big roller coaster any day but was leery of this one because on the curves I thought there was no way SAdie's weight was going to keep us from not tipping off the side!!!

CA Adventure Ariel ride - 10/6/13


Sadie LOVED the Ariel ride.  Kind-of like Small World but all with The Little Mermaid!

CA Adventure dance - 10/6/13


Sadie loved dancing at the Phineas & Ferb show!

Karate staff - 10/2/13


Since it was Sadie's last lesson, her teacher decided to try something new.  It was pretty cool to watch her do it!!

Karate punch kicks - 10/2/13


Sadie had her last lesson at Karate (unless we find another place).  She ended great!

Saturday, October 5, 2013

1st assembly performance - 9/20/13


Every Friday at school, they have an assembly in their "formal" uniforms.  Certain classes perform their "contribution" for the entire school and the parents that come.  They will perform every 2-3 weeks so you will see lots of these!  This was the Kindergartens 1st "contribution".  They did great!

Disney Commercial 5 - 9/18/13


This is the best of all the commercials that we have seen so far!  Way to go Sadie!!!

(This "doctor's office" is actually a garage that they emptied and redecorated on the spot! Amazing!)

1st Tennis lesson2 - 9/17/13


This is a great hit but actually hits her instructor!!

1st Tennis lesson - 9/17/13


Sadie starting taking tennis lessons and loves it.  SHe thinks she is going to go to the championship if you ask her!  She is very excited by her hit!

Disney Commercial 4 - 9/8/13


Another commercial!  Not really sure what this little dance is though....

Disney Commercial 3 - 9/7/13


Sadie in the 3rd Disney commercial we've seen!

Skateboarding - 9/7/13


Sadie trying out her skateboard (in between swim sessions of course).  She was getting the hang of it too.  The best is hearing her at the end.

Ojai - bird talk - 8/31/13


Sadie loved to stop and talk to these birds.  They were right by our room and the pool.  This one actually would say Hello back...

Ojai - Back flip - 8/31/13


Then she got braver and decided to try back flips....

Ojai - Front flip - 8/31/13


After Sean & Jodi's we went to stay at the Ojai Valley Inn.  Sadie spent much of her time in the pool, shocking...She decided to try front flips with daddy....

MJs high dive - 8/30/13


We went to Neverland to swim when we were visiting Sean and Jodi.  Sadie was really brave and went off the high dive many times after this one!!

Sadie & Gracie show2 - 8/30/13


Sadie and Gracie decided to put on a show for us and spend a good portion of the morning practicing....they did a great job taking turns being the "lead"!

Sadie & Gracie show - 8/30/13


We got to spend a couple nights with our friends Sean & Jodi who just moved up to the ranch in Santa Ynez to run her family's wine business.  Sadie and Gracie have know each other since they were about 4 months old.  This will be a tough adjustment for everyone but we have invited ourselves up for regular visits ;)  Sadie and Gracie decided to put on a show for us and spend a good portion of the morning practicing....

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Water slide happy - 8/28/13



After forcing her down, she decided she really liked it after all...

Water slide crying - 8/28/13


Ann rented a water slide for the end of summer.  Sadie did not want to go down it but of course I made her do it.  She cried the whole way down...

Front flip - 8/25/13


Sadie decided on her own to try a front flip off the side into the pool!!

Taylor Swift concert - 8/24/13


We went with the Pitts to see Taylor Swift.  This was the girls singing on the way to the concert (with the guys commenting in the 3rd row).  Sorry its sideways, I can't turn it...

Disney commercial 2 - 8/23/13


The 2nd commercial we saw!!

Disney Commercial 1 - 8/19/13


Sadie auditioned for a Disney commercial and got it!  This is the first one that we saw air (there have been several since)!  So exciting to see our baby on TV!!  Good job Sadie!!

Chicago - Icream - 8/21/13


My dad sent a youtube video of an ice cream place that was started in Chicago called Icream that uses liquid Nitrogen to make ice cream on the spot.  Sadie watched the video 100 times and really wanted to go (and so did I).  It was fun to watch although they no longer make it whatever color you want.  They also make hot pudding with an espresso steaming nozzle.  That was also really good (I had to try both...)

Chicago - Santa visit - 8/18/13


Santa had a little chat with Sadie during his visit.

Chicago - Santa surprise - 8/18/13


Apparently Sadie vacations in Chicago in the summer (shhh, we're not supposed to tell).  He came over to surprise Sadie!

Chicago - water mat - 8/18/13


This water mat was one of the best purchases from Noni* and I think all the grandkids still get use out of it!  Ours resides in Chicago for our trips and Sadie still loves it!

Mamma Mia - 8/12/13


Sadie and I watched the movie Mamma Mia.  The play is coming soon so I wanted to see if she would like it to go.  She is enjoying Noni*s Dancing Queen song!!

Light saber fight - 8/11/13


We got these light sabers from a birthday party (took an extra one for Andy).  Not sure who is having more fun with them!

Ventura county fair spinning - 8/10/13


We went to the Ventura county fair and Sadie's favorite was the spinny dinosaur ride (like the tea cups).  The best part is that I was just about to say this same thing to her!!

Ventura county fair bungee - 8/10/13


We went to the Ventura county fair and Sadie wanted to try this...

Cheer camp 2 - 8/9/13


Part of the end of week performance was also a routine.  So cute and a great job!!

Cheer camp - 8/9/13


Sadie attended a week long cheer camp with a former Laker girl.  Her and Sheridan we by far the youngest there with girls all the way to 10 years old.  She had an awesome time and at the end of the week they put on a performance.

Gangnam style - 8/6/13


This was on the way back from her haircut.  For some reason when Sadie gets excited she busts out into this song!

1st haircut - 8/6/13


After 5 years, Sadie finally got her 1st haircut!  Well, actually a trim but it counts!  Not sure why I didn't do a video of the actual cutting, I think I was busy taking pictures!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Body surfing - 8/4/13


The day we left, Andy showed Sadie how to body surf.  She did a couple really good too (of course the best one before I filmed!)

Snorkeling - 8/3/13


Sadie LOVED snorkeling and was really good at it!  This isn't the best video, they're up by the top.  Andy would tell her to go in one direction and she would dart off in the other chasing after a fish, even diving down with the snorkel and then keep going.  Great fish in this spot (you can even see them from the top).  If you re-watch, you can see a huge fish go past the bottom!!

Maui Luau group hula2 - 8/2/13



Sadie was nominated by our table to go up for the group lesson.  She had been hoping that they were going to do it from the time she knew we were going.  Many people wanted to take pictures with her!!  She loved being a true hawaiian girl!!

Maui Luau group hula - 8/2/13



The best part about this video is Andy and the couple at the next table talking!!

Maui Luau fire show - 8/2/13


We went to a great Luau.  This was a champion fire guy!!

Tropical storm Flossie - 7/29/13


Went to Maui a day early so we could be there before the storm.  Good thing the flights on our original day were canceled!  Fortunately, this is the worst that we had and it only last a day or so.  Andy brought every granola bar from our house, plus trail mix and bought extra water at the airport.  He was definitely prepared for worse!!

Dance party at play place - 7/26/13


A dance party at the play place.  Sadie loved it!

Christina's bday party - 7/21/13


Yet another birthday party but Sadie loves Ariel!  She did a great job singing with her!

New microphone - 7/7/13



Sadie trying out her new microphone.  Love how she gets into it at the end!!

Andy on Sadie's bike - 7/7/13



Sadie was tired of riding so Andy thought this would be a good idea.  Probably not but a pretty funny sight!!

1st swim meet - 7/6/13


Sadie did great at her 1st swim meet even though she didn't want to do it when it was time, she sucked it up and gave it her all!  She was the only one truly doing the breaststroke the whole way (one girl did the dog paddle for part).  So proud of her!!

4th of July - 7/4/13


Dancing at the Calabasas 4th of July event before fireworks (before they start arguing)...

Sadie & Sheridan Jump - 7/1/13



I have a feeling this is a tame beginning of these 2 jumping off into situations they shouldn't!!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

1st day of swim team - 6/17/13


Sadie joined a swim team. This was the 1st day.  After the 1st week, we bumped her up to the next group.  She had her 1st meet and got 2nd in the breast stroke and didn't want to do freestyle.  I don't think she likes the competition!

Recital rehearsal 3 - 6/15/13


Final part!

Recital rehearsal 2 - 6/15/13


2nd part

Recital rehearsal - 6/15/13


Sadie had her ballet recital at the Thousand Oaks Civic Center (where we see alot of plays).  It is forbidden to film in there so this is some of the rehearsal.  There are 3 parts to this too...sorry.  Sadie is about in the middle of the 1st white table.  Good thing Andy is tall!

Closing ceremonies 3 - 6/13/13


final part!

Closing ceremonies 2 - 6/13/13


2nd half

Closing ceremonies - 6/13/13


The school did a closing ceremony for the end of school.  Many of these songs they did throughout the year and some every day.  Sadie got to be the flag holder!  Sorry its in 3 pieces...

Disneyland piano - 6/11/13


Sadie did a great job helping this guy play the piano!  He was amazing and a former player at the park.

Disneyland salon - 6/11/13


As a birthday treat we took Sadie to the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique for her to get all princessed out...

Disneyland show - 6/11/13


Sadie was really enjoying the show!  When the music hits, you just have to DANCE!

Disneyland teacups - 6/11/13


We went to Disneyland on Sadie's birthday (my mom's 70th was the next day too!).  Andy sat out for the teacups but took a video of us!

Lucy's bday visit - 6/11/13


Sadie's elf Lucy comes all the way from the north pole to visit Sadie on her birthday!  She gets so excited to see her!!

5th birthday party ponies - 6/9/13



Sadie's party was a carnival this year and we got a few miniature horses (and a baby)!

5th bday party song - 6/9/13


Happy 5th birthday Sadie Sade!!  Time sure is flying!

Kimmy & Sadie - 6/7/13



Sadie and Kimmy playing on the noodle.  Milli also wanted in on the action!!

French assembly 2 - 6/6/13



The end of their french assembly...

French assembly - 6/6/13



Sadie did a French assembly at school.  They were super cute and did tres bien!!

Monday, June 17, 2013

Kiana's birthday party - 5/25/13


We all know she loves being a princess.  This time she said she was a winter fairy.

Table dancing - 5/13/13


Sometimes the music just hits her and she has to dance!  I am hoping that since this table is so big that she thinks its a stage as opposed to a glimpse into our future!

Mothers day at Santa Barbara zoo - 5/12/13


The last couple of years we have gone to the SB zoo in the morning on Mothers day.  The kids area has a hill that they slide down on boxes.  Sadie loved it!

Pre-K play 3 Piggy Opera dance - 5/9/13



They did this dance at the end of the play.  SO cute!!

Pre-K play 3 Piggy Opera Part 2 - 5/9/13



This part starts with the brick pigs, which Sadie was.

Pre-K play 3 Piggy Opera Part 1 - 5/9/13


My video was not great so I got a copy from the dad of the girl next to Sadie.  I broke it into 2 parts, 1) because its big and 2) if you only want to watch part, the 2nd part is the main part with Sadie, the brick pig.  The whole thing was pretty cute and they all did such a great job!

Singing Les Miserables - 5/7/13


Gotta love when your kid is sitting on the couch belting out Les Mis songs!!

Karate belt Ceremony - 5/3/13



Sadie is now a green belt!!!

Karate belt grappling - 5/3/13


Sadie doing some grappling with Sheridan

Karate belt kicks - 5/3/13


Sadie getting tested on kicks for her belt

Karate belt punches - 5/3/13


Sadie getting tested on her punches for her new belt

Practicing French - 5/1/13


Sadie was coloring on the table while practicing her French.  Kind-of hard to hear but I was trying to get it without her knowing!