Showing posts with label Cheyanne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cheyanne. Show all posts
Sunday, October 22
Monday, May 18
Cheyanne 8yrs Old!
62.1lbs (69%)
4ft 2.5in (53.85%)
In the last year she has gained 5.4lbs and grown 1.5 inches.
She has also lost 2 baby teeth!
Based on her weight and height today she is predicted to be 5'5.5".
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4ft 2.5in (53.85%)
In the last year she has gained 5.4lbs and grown 1.5 inches.
She has also lost 2 baby teeth!
Based on her weight and height today she is predicted to be 5'5.5".
In the last year she played Campbell Girls Fast Pitch Fall Ball and Spring Ball.
In the fall she was on the Red Volcanos. In the spring she was on the Mustangs. The mustangs came back from last place to win it all in the championship game ON HER BIRTHDAY!
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She also trained to run a 5k with the Forest Hill Girls On The Run team. I got to see how hard she worked as the only 2nd grader on the team because I was an assistant coach. She trained her butt off, but unfortunately on race day she spiked a 102.5 fever and couldn't run!
We celebrated her 8th birthday by going to Alcatraz and spending a day in the city.
She is at a 5th grade reading level and loves books. She gets mostly 5's on her report cards and a few 4's. (5=A 4=B 3=C etc). She is too smart for her own good, sensitive, helpful and funny.
Tuesday, May 13
Cheyanne 7 Year Stats
56.6lbs (75%)
4ft 1in (68%)
In the last year she has gained 2.3 lbs. and grown 3.0 inches.
She has also lost 2 baby teeth!
Based on her weight and height today she is predicted to be 5'5".
4ft 1in (68%)
In the last year she has gained 2.3 lbs. and grown 3.0 inches.
She has also lost 2 baby teeth!
Based on her weight and height today she is predicted to be 5'5".
Monday, May 12
Cheyanne Turns 7!
Yup 7! I'd be sad, but she acts 30, so 7 is nothing.
We celebrated with Classmates and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Going to Outback for dinner and Cold Stone for dessert. We will have a "Friend" party at the pool this weekend.
We celebrated with Classmates and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Going to Outback for dinner and Cold Stone for dessert. We will have a "Friend" party at the pool this weekend.
Friday, January 10
20 Things to Say to Your Daughter Before She's Grown
By Jenna McCarthy - June 2, 2013
1. Learn the word NO. Sure, I don’t like it one bit when you say it to me, but in the big, scary world out there you will be faced with endless tough choices. From boys to beers to inappropriate Instagram photos, potential trouble will lurk everywhere you go. You know that little voice you have inside, the one that tells you something doesn't feel right? Listen to it. Respect it. And most importantly, use it to say NO. It won't be easy a lot of the time, but I assure you, you’ll almost always be glad you did.
2. Spend more time worrying about how beautiful you are inside than outside. It's fine to take pride in your appearance and want to be pretty. But if how you look is all you care about, you'll pay for it down the road. Yes, you are beautiful -- magnificently, achingly so -- but never forget that you didn't do anything to create or even deserve that. True beauty comes from being kind and thoughtful and compassionate. If you're ugly on the inside, you're ugly. Period.
3. Stuff won't make you happy. Oh, in the moment -- when you're pining for that headband/skateboard/Fijit Friend/designer purse -- you will truly, madly, passionately believe that they will. But things break. We lose them. They run out. They go out of style. They become uncool (the worst!). Happiness comes from appreciating the things you do have, not acquiring more.
4. Some girls are mean girls. Be extremely careful when you choose your friends. At the risk of throwing our entire gender under the bus, girls can be nasty and petty and jealous and cruel. Some of them will lie to you or pretend to be your friend or stab you in the back, and it will hurt like hell every single time. If you're totally unprepared for it, it will crush you even more.
5. Girlfriends will save your life. Yes, girls can be awful, so when you find a loyal, true friend, hold onto her for dear life, and do your best to be loyal and true right back. Boys will come and go, but a good girlfriend will be your steady through the peaks, the valleys and everything in between.
6. Don't judge people (but know that you will be judged). It's a catch-22, kid: I've taught you not to assume things about people simply by the way they look or the clothes they wear; unfortunately the rest of the world won't always do the same. Remember that when you want to bare your belly or pierce your tongue or dye your hair blue. (This may not matter much to you now, but wait until you're trying to get a job or meeting your first boyfriend's -- or girlfriend's -- parents.)
7. Boobs are overrated. Until you have them, you're going to want them. When you get them, you'll obsess about them. Are they big enough? Too big? Is one bigger than the other? (Yes, it probably is. Every breast on the planet is different, even the two sharing the same bra. Accept it and get over it.) No matter how you feel about your boobs, remember that they're not called "private parts" for nothing. So do yourself (and me!) a favor and cover them up. Nothing you could ever do screams I NEED ATTENTION like putting your perky young rack on display.
8. Get to know your grandma. Sure you love your granny, but have you taken time to really talk to her? Grandma's had a lifetime of experience being a woman, and it would be a waste to not tap into her wisdom. Ask her about what it was like growing up, the first boy she liked, how she knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. It's sad but true: She won't be around forever, so make sure you get to know her while you still can.
9. High school is not real life. It feels like there's so much at stake, with cool girls you're desperate to befriend and boys you're crushing on so hard you can't imagine ever meeting anyone better. But trust me: Life gets so much bigger when you go to college and then out into the world. And what someone is like in high school is little indication of who they become as an adult. The popular kids? They might peak as a teenager while some of the kids who don't fit in go on to achieve great things. It's impossible to have that perspective when you're in it, but please trust me and believe these words when it seems like your world is ending.
10. Love yourself first. Not everyone is going to like you and that's okay. Women often are obsessed with getting approval from everyone, but here's the thing: It's impossible to please everyone. The only person who absolutely must like you is, well, you. As long as you can look at the chick in the mirror and know you're making the decisions that are right for her, even if they displease someone else, you can't go wrong.
11. It's okay to wait. The other kids are rounding the bases, while you're not even sure what the bases are. That feeling of overwhelmed discomfort with the whole thing is telling you you're not ready. You'll get there someday, and there's no reason to rush. Hardly anyone ever regrets taking things slow, while a lot of girls do have remorse over rushing.
12. Sex should be fun. You shouldn't be in any rush to have sex, but when you do feel totally ready to do the deed, remember it's supposed to be fun -- really fun. If your partner doesn't care about making you feel good, both emotionally and physically, or you don't know enough about your own body to lead him in the right direction, see #11.
13. Not every problem is the end of the world. Remember that book I used to read you, The Boy Who Cried Wolf? That lesson applies to pretty much everything you do for the rest of your life. If every dilemma or disappointment you face is a 10 on the Drama Scale, you won't get much sympathy from me (or anyone else). It will take you a while to develop full-fledged perspective; in the interim, play the "will this matter in five minutes/days/years?" game before you freak out about something that feels major in the moment.
14. Don't compare yourself to others. You may not want to hear this, but there will always be someone prettier, richer and more popular or talented or athletic or artistic than you are. Don't assume her life is better or happier than yours because of it. Life isn't a competition, it's a journey. You're here to work on being the best you can be.
15. It's only hair. Seriously. You will curl it and straighten it and pull it back and pin it up. You'll wish it were thicker or longer or wavier or straighter. You'll braid it and twist it and color it (please, not pink). You'll spend untold hours counting your split ends. And for what? It's hair. Life is too precious to waste so much time on the pursuit of mane perfection. Put a baseball cap on it, and go out and have some fun.
16. Being smart is cool. Sometimes you may feel as if you have to hide that you're smart. Listen closely to me when I tell you: You don't. Don't ever dumb yourself down because you think it'll make you seem cooler or to try to impress a guy. There may be a window of time when your peers genuinely think that brains are for dorks, but it's a very small window, I promise. If you choose to use your brain, I promise you those dingbats will be drooling over how cool and successful you are.
17. Don't lose yourself in a guy. The goal of dating is to find a guy you like just as he is and who likes you just as you are. Don't pretend to love wind-surfing or scary movies just because he does, or act like you don't love the clarinet because he thinks it's lame. There are plenty of boys out there who will love and admire every last quirky thing about you. Hold out for one of them.
18. Speak up. I'm not talking about complaining or boasting or trying to get your way... but if you have an opinion or you aren't being treated fairly or you see something happening that you know isn't okay, it's your right and your obligation to open your mouth. You may annoy some people when you do or even impress them. Either way, it's okay. The more often you stand your ground, the sooner it will become second nature.
19. You have power over boys. At some point, it will hit you: You are the reason he stumbles over his words and gets sweaty palms. It's a pretty heady feeling to realize you're in possession of feminine wiles, isn't it? But with great power comes great responsibility, so make sure you are always gentle and never cruel. After all, boys can have their hearts broken, too.
20. You'll hate me some days, but I'll always love you. I hope you know enough not to say it to my face, but I accept the fact that there will be moments you feel like you detest me. All daughters think their mothers just don't/couldn't possibly/will never ever get it at some point. But even if you hate me -- even if you tell me so -- I am still there for you. If you need a ride home from a crazy party, advice on a guy problem or just a good cry, I'm your girl.
2. Spend more time worrying about how beautiful you are inside than outside. It's fine to take pride in your appearance and want to be pretty. But if how you look is all you care about, you'll pay for it down the road. Yes, you are beautiful -- magnificently, achingly so -- but never forget that you didn't do anything to create or even deserve that. True beauty comes from being kind and thoughtful and compassionate. If you're ugly on the inside, you're ugly. Period.
3. Stuff won't make you happy. Oh, in the moment -- when you're pining for that headband/skateboard/Fijit Friend/designer purse -- you will truly, madly, passionately believe that they will. But things break. We lose them. They run out. They go out of style. They become uncool (the worst!). Happiness comes from appreciating the things you do have, not acquiring more.
4. Some girls are mean girls. Be extremely careful when you choose your friends. At the risk of throwing our entire gender under the bus, girls can be nasty and petty and jealous and cruel. Some of them will lie to you or pretend to be your friend or stab you in the back, and it will hurt like hell every single time. If you're totally unprepared for it, it will crush you even more.
5. Girlfriends will save your life. Yes, girls can be awful, so when you find a loyal, true friend, hold onto her for dear life, and do your best to be loyal and true right back. Boys will come and go, but a good girlfriend will be your steady through the peaks, the valleys and everything in between.
6. Don't judge people (but know that you will be judged). It's a catch-22, kid: I've taught you not to assume things about people simply by the way they look or the clothes they wear; unfortunately the rest of the world won't always do the same. Remember that when you want to bare your belly or pierce your tongue or dye your hair blue. (This may not matter much to you now, but wait until you're trying to get a job or meeting your first boyfriend's -- or girlfriend's -- parents.)
7. Boobs are overrated. Until you have them, you're going to want them. When you get them, you'll obsess about them. Are they big enough? Too big? Is one bigger than the other? (Yes, it probably is. Every breast on the planet is different, even the two sharing the same bra. Accept it and get over it.) No matter how you feel about your boobs, remember that they're not called "private parts" for nothing. So do yourself (and me!) a favor and cover them up. Nothing you could ever do screams I NEED ATTENTION like putting your perky young rack on display.
8. Get to know your grandma. Sure you love your granny, but have you taken time to really talk to her? Grandma's had a lifetime of experience being a woman, and it would be a waste to not tap into her wisdom. Ask her about what it was like growing up, the first boy she liked, how she knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. It's sad but true: She won't be around forever, so make sure you get to know her while you still can.
9. High school is not real life. It feels like there's so much at stake, with cool girls you're desperate to befriend and boys you're crushing on so hard you can't imagine ever meeting anyone better. But trust me: Life gets so much bigger when you go to college and then out into the world. And what someone is like in high school is little indication of who they become as an adult. The popular kids? They might peak as a teenager while some of the kids who don't fit in go on to achieve great things. It's impossible to have that perspective when you're in it, but please trust me and believe these words when it seems like your world is ending.
10. Love yourself first. Not everyone is going to like you and that's okay. Women often are obsessed with getting approval from everyone, but here's the thing: It's impossible to please everyone. The only person who absolutely must like you is, well, you. As long as you can look at the chick in the mirror and know you're making the decisions that are right for her, even if they displease someone else, you can't go wrong.
11. It's okay to wait. The other kids are rounding the bases, while you're not even sure what the bases are. That feeling of overwhelmed discomfort with the whole thing is telling you you're not ready. You'll get there someday, and there's no reason to rush. Hardly anyone ever regrets taking things slow, while a lot of girls do have remorse over rushing.
12. Sex should be fun. You shouldn't be in any rush to have sex, but when you do feel totally ready to do the deed, remember it's supposed to be fun -- really fun. If your partner doesn't care about making you feel good, both emotionally and physically, or you don't know enough about your own body to lead him in the right direction, see #11.
13. Not every problem is the end of the world. Remember that book I used to read you, The Boy Who Cried Wolf? That lesson applies to pretty much everything you do for the rest of your life. If every dilemma or disappointment you face is a 10 on the Drama Scale, you won't get much sympathy from me (or anyone else). It will take you a while to develop full-fledged perspective; in the interim, play the "will this matter in five minutes/days/years?" game before you freak out about something that feels major in the moment.
14. Don't compare yourself to others. You may not want to hear this, but there will always be someone prettier, richer and more popular or talented or athletic or artistic than you are. Don't assume her life is better or happier than yours because of it. Life isn't a competition, it's a journey. You're here to work on being the best you can be.
15. It's only hair. Seriously. You will curl it and straighten it and pull it back and pin it up. You'll wish it were thicker or longer or wavier or straighter. You'll braid it and twist it and color it (please, not pink). You'll spend untold hours counting your split ends. And for what? It's hair. Life is too precious to waste so much time on the pursuit of mane perfection. Put a baseball cap on it, and go out and have some fun.
16. Being smart is cool. Sometimes you may feel as if you have to hide that you're smart. Listen closely to me when I tell you: You don't. Don't ever dumb yourself down because you think it'll make you seem cooler or to try to impress a guy. There may be a window of time when your peers genuinely think that brains are for dorks, but it's a very small window, I promise. If you choose to use your brain, I promise you those dingbats will be drooling over how cool and successful you are.
17. Don't lose yourself in a guy. The goal of dating is to find a guy you like just as he is and who likes you just as you are. Don't pretend to love wind-surfing or scary movies just because he does, or act like you don't love the clarinet because he thinks it's lame. There are plenty of boys out there who will love and admire every last quirky thing about you. Hold out for one of them.
18. Speak up. I'm not talking about complaining or boasting or trying to get your way... but if you have an opinion or you aren't being treated fairly or you see something happening that you know isn't okay, it's your right and your obligation to open your mouth. You may annoy some people when you do or even impress them. Either way, it's okay. The more often you stand your ground, the sooner it will become second nature.
19. You have power over boys. At some point, it will hit you: You are the reason he stumbles over his words and gets sweaty palms. It's a pretty heady feeling to realize you're in possession of feminine wiles, isn't it? But with great power comes great responsibility, so make sure you are always gentle and never cruel. After all, boys can have their hearts broken, too.
20. You'll hate me some days, but I'll always love you. I hope you know enough not to say it to my face, but I accept the fact that there will be moments you feel like you detest me. All daughters think their mothers just don't/couldn't possibly/will never ever get it at some point. But even if you hate me -- even if you tell me so -- I am still there for you. If you need a ride home from a crazy party, advice on a guy problem or just a good cry, I'm your girl.
Friday, November 15
Kid Funny
Overheard in the back of the car.
N: Pick a number between 10 and 12.
C: 11.
N: Noooooo! You can't get it on the first try!
N: Pick a number between 10 and 12.
C: 11.
N: Noooooo! You can't get it on the first try!
Wednesday, October 16
How Much They've Grown
2006
Nathan 10 months
2007
Nathan 21 months, Cheyanne 5 months
2008
2009
2008
Nathan 2 1/2 - Cheyanne 17 months
2009
Nathan 3 1/2, Cheyanne 2
2010
Nathan 4 1/2, Cheyanne 3
Austin 4 months
2011
Nathan 5 1/2, Cheyanne 4
Austin 16 months
Nathan 4 1/2, Cheyanne 3
Austin 4 months
Nathan 5 1/2, Cheyanne 4
Austin 16 months
2012
Nathan 6 1/2, Cheyanne 5
Austin 2
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| 2013 (sun was in everyone's eyes) Nathan 7 1/2, Cheyanne 6 Austin 3 |
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| 2014 Nathan 8 1/2, Cheyanne 7 Austin 4  Nathan 11 1/2, Cheyanne 10, Austin 7 |
Tuesday, September 10
School Begins!
School and craziness has begun! Nathan started 2nd grade with Mrs. Kostlan, Cheyanne started 1st with Mrs. Unsinger and Austin started Tiny Tots (round 3) with Miss Tiffany.
In addition to school starting, Fall Ball Baseball and Gymnastics has started. In addition to those, I have volunteered to head the school Yearbook, design and create 2 Silent Auction baskets (one per classroom), and help in Nathan's class every Tuesday for 2 hours. Sal has volunteered to Umpire most of Nathan's bball games and is on the board for Quito Little League. Oh, and I"m training for a half marathon. This may sound like complaining, but we love it. We couldn't be happier to help out.
In addition to school starting, Fall Ball Baseball and Gymnastics has started. In addition to those, I have volunteered to head the school Yearbook, design and create 2 Silent Auction baskets (one per classroom), and help in Nathan's class every Tuesday for 2 hours. Sal has volunteered to Umpire most of Nathan's bball games and is on the board for Quito Little League. Oh, and I"m training for a half marathon. This may sound like complaining, but we love it. We couldn't be happier to help out.
Saturday, August 3
Happy 4th!
Our 4th was spent at the San Jose Giants Game at Municipal Stadium. They lost, but who cares. Baseball, hotdogs, beer and fireworks. You don't get more American than that!!
Despite Cheyanne falling asleep during the fireworks and Austin falling asleep on the walk back to the car, they said the had a great time!
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| Before the Game |
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| During "Take Me Out To The Ballgame". |
Sunday, June 23
Cheyanne Graduates Kinder!
Cheyanne is officially no longer a little squirt. She is 'big kid' status now. We celebrated in her class with her classmates and their families by watching a small graduation and eating lots of food! Nathan was even able to attend the festivities, although, he went back to class before the party.
Did I cry? Of course.
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Did I cry? Of course.
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| He dressed up for the occasion |
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| My little shinning star. Her smile just lights up this whole picture. |
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| Announcing the next song with Jay and Elliot. |
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| She did it! Whooo! |
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| "Nathan, give Shy a hug". "I diiiiiid! Can I go back to class now?". |
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| Atsuhito, a new student from Japan that barely speaks English. Cheyanne took him under her wing and showed him the ropes in class, on the playground and after school. She also made sure to play with him when he had no one to play with. His father specifically requested a picture with Cheyanne because "She is good friend to Atsuhito.". That's my girl. |
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| Natalie & Cheyanne |
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| Miss Ishimatsu. We've been with her for 2 years straight now, and look forward to one more when Austin makes it. She is the best Kindergarten teacher around!! |
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