Girls on the Run - Reindeer Dash 5k

Today was the 2nd annual Reindeer Run at the Y - the culminating event for the Girls on the Run program. It was open to the public as well, so there were more adults this year, but the focus was still on the kids. Nora got ahead of Rick and Klara right away, and made a wrong turn in the park which added to her distance, but looks like she found some amenable companions!

Here comes Nora with a gang of elves!

Rick and Klara are not far behind!

 Here are all three runners at the finish line.

A quick word with Santa.

Gatorade was the reward for Nora to run the whole way, & Klara to finish.

Our Girl on the Run with her team medal.

Angry Klara and Lazy Susan

Meet some residents of Gryffindor House, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

From left, most famous resident, Harry Potter and his trusty owl, Hedwig, and Head of House, Professor Minerva McGonagall. Hermione (aka Liz) didn't have her robe on yet, so missed the photo shoot.

Harry Potter Halloween

Harry (prior to getting his scar)

Prof. McGonagall, warding off Death Eaters, Dementors, and other magical creatures, so Harry and Hedwig can enjoy their outing.

Hedwig's Closeup

Preparing to fly!

Newest of the creepy guys that make Klara cry - courtesy of Grandma Jo

Harry puts a curse on the vampire:

Petrificus Totalus!

The aftermath

When you grow up!

Rick was helping Nora with her guitar lesson the other day, when she started helping him learn how to read music. He kept asking questions to get her to keep explaining, and then at some point when acting like he wasn't understanding it, Nora said, "Dad! You're gonna grow up and not know how to read music!" Do you think she realized that that already happened!

Klara has been talking about what she wants to be when she grows up and she has currently landed on being a cook. Last night when she was watching me flip pancakes, she said, "Mom! You could be a cook when you grow up too!" Good to know that if this professor-thing doesn't work out, I'll have another option!

Ode to Joy

Music Lessons Paying Off

We've had about a month of music lessons now and things are going great. Enjoy!