March 2009: Spring has come to the barn and Buckey is in a state of metamorphises (?)-- from a wooley mammoth to a "real" pony! Katie is really progressing in her riding lessons. She can now canter off the lunge line and continues to jump cross-poles. Her next challenge is to increase the height of the cross-poles and do two in a row.

Lazy day Sunday

March 29, 2009: hanging out on the couch watching cartoons-- the perfect way to start the day!

Foreign Exchange at its best!

March 28, 2009: We are having a great time with Seo-Young and Bianca! Both seem to be having a great time in school and at home and they have definitely added a lot to our lives! Anyone interested in hosting should contact Youth for Understanding at yfu.org

New Kitty

March 19, 2009- the newest addition to our household is Princess Sarah Kitty Cat-- formerly known as "Monkey." She is a loving tabby who gives hugs and kisses and adores having her belly rubbed. We are still experiencing some issues with the cat "balance of power" in the household-- less spitting and hissing now and the true "cat fights" seem to be over!

Spring! (maybe)

March 18, 2009-- The crocuses have bloomed in my front garden. Maybe Spring has come?

Melody on Ice 2009

March 20-21, 2009: Katie and Elysa participated in the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club's 67th annual skating show. The theme was "World Tour" and had music from countries and singers from around the world. Katie was in the group called "Ireland" and skated with 12 other girls. She was pretty independent this year and seemed to have a great time hanging out with her group. My mother and I were the co-captains for Elysa's group ("China"). We had 11 little girls ranging in age from 4 years to 11 years old-- Elysa being the youngest. There were three shows-- Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Saturday night--- all went well!! Lotsa fun!

Marriage is in the air!

March 6-8, 2009: Katie spent her 7th birthday in Frankenmuth getting ready for her Uncle Eric's wedding (bottom picture). Eric and Kati Laszlo tied the knot on March 7th in Fischer Hall in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Katie and Elysa were flower girls (top picture), I officiated (yes, I am a registered Minister with the Universal Life Church!) and Brian was an usher. A real family affair! Both Seo-Young and Bianca attended. They had a lot of fun playing games at the Bavarian Inn Lodge and checking out the town after the festivities were over.

The Ice Show is Coming!

February 23, 2009: Elysa and Katie are participating in the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club's annual "Melody on Ice" show this year- the theme this year is "World Tour." This will be the 4th year that Katie has skated and the second for Elysa. Elysa is skating in a group called "China" and Katie is "Ireland." Should be a good show-- everyone is welcome to come! Show dates: Friday, March 20 at 7:00p; and Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 and 7:00p