BLACK DIAMOND BAKERY

Since it has been quite a while since we had breakfast at Black Diamond Bakery, that's where we went before school. It is also one of Blake's favorite places to go too. While having breakfast a very nice gentleman stopped by our table to let us know that the Black Diamond Museum was open and that we were invited to visit. Both Mimi and Blake had loads of fun playing on the train track and caboose. We then went into the museum and it so much reminded me of Knott's Berry Farm. It was loaded with antiques. Quite interesting too. I was told that originally The Black Diamond Mining Company was in Californina then when the coal ran out, they moved to it's present location. They moved the Black Diamond Bakery building up here too.

BASKET RAFFLE NIGHT

Last night at Mimi school it was a mixture of basket raffle, spagetti dinner and open house all in one night. We got a chance to visit her classroom and talk with the teacher Ms. Blevins and then Mimi could not wait to show us the computer lab. In the library they had a lot of books for sale however we did not buy any this time as Mimi has a gazillion books in her room that we have yet to go through. She did have enough "monies" to buy a pocket size daily calendar. She's really been into calendars lately. In the cafeteria was where we saw all of her friends eating their spagetti dinner. That was where the basket raffle was held. All of the classes made baskets to raffle off and there were several silent auction table there as well. All of the proceeds are going to the school. Everyone had a chance to participate by adding to their class basket. Everything is tax deductable so in the end everyone wins.

PRACTICE CANCELLED

Mimi was still asleep at 5:15 this evening so I thought it would be best if we just skipped tonight"s practice. She really needed her rest. She has now been in the tub for the past hour just yakking away to herself. Since we missed practice, dad is going to stop by Marble Slab and buy some ice cream for her as a delicious treat. MM Good!

SHE'S DOWN FOR THE COUNT.....

Mimi now has a very busy calendar. Basically she has school and one outside activity everyday. Today is no different. She has always been active from day one. I did however notice this morning that although she has one loose tooth on the front and bottom, it is not coming out and her permanent tooth is coming in. It has already broken through the gum. Since we were out and about getting our nails done at the salon this morning, I thought that I would stop by the dentist's office to see if he had the time to help us out. Unfortunately he is taking continuing education class today and is not there. We do however have an appointment set up for this coming Monday. Maybe this explains why she has been feeling a bit warmer than usual. After school today she was very whinny which is unusual "I wanna go to Zoe's house". She whined all the way home. I explained to Mimi that Zoe is getting ready to go to the same baseball practice as you are in a couple of hours. She still whined. When we got home I caught her yawning then I knew that she was tired. Therefore my thinking is for her to take a nap (of which she hates with a passion, always feels as though she is missing out on something). Of course she fought with me tooth and nail so to speak. By looking at the picture I guess you can tell who won out. Thank goodness we live 5 minutes walking distance to and from school and her baseball practice does not start for another hour. Plus where she practices is only a 5 minute drive. So before we leave this evening Mimi will have a quick dinner and then after practice we will meet dad at the McDonald's for ice cream.

ALL THE DIFFERENT SIDES OF MIMI

Since this past Saturday when Mimi went to do the girly thang of getting her nails painted, something in her must have changed. She is now wanting to wear dresses more often. She says that she does not want people to think that she is a boy. However there is still a bit of tomboy in her. After school she wanted to know why she could not have a playdate with Zoe. "Because" I said, "She will be at the baseball practice. You will see her in a couple of hours". "Oh" replied Mimi.

BLAKE IS BACK

Blake and his family came back from Southern California late Saturday night. While Keri was taking his grandma back to the airport he came over to visit and stayed for dinner. Mimi really loves the Mickey Mouse light saber that he bought for her. Grandma and Grandpa loved listening to him regale in telling us all about his trip. Seems that he was not too crazy about Legoloand but he really liked Sea World and absolutely loved Disneyland. That's our Blake! According to Blake California Adventureland "Soaring Over California" was absolutely "AWSOME" as he puts it.

KUNG FU

This Japanese outfit was given to Mimi last year by her cousin Mari. Mimi absolutely adores her cousin and these pajamas. She wears them every night cause they are soooo comfortable and she can play Kung Fu in them. She had been sucking on a ring pop therefore the colored tongue.