We've done London ( Read more... )

My daughter has discovered a few things recently ( Read more... )

My daughter learned, through trial and error, to ride a 2-wheeler bike. In two days of non-intensive work. She is riding up and down the sidewalk of our street with abandon, looks fantastic, and is SO proud! I am terribly proud. It's really a great thing.

Now to get Ben into a 2-wheeler and both kids swimming!

They're growing up so fast!

I am staying up way too late with my 7-year-old daughter, watching women's team Olympic gymnastics. It's so cool (even if she does keep evaluating the girls' makeup).

When I was six, I watched Nadia Comaneci getting a perfect 10 at the '76 Olympics. I may have NO comprehension of the new scoring system, but I love these moments with the girl.

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Because I thought this was just hilarious (text behind the cut-tag), and wanted to share this article from 1999:

( Two girls beat Secret Service, FBI, army snipers in rifle competition )