Second Season of Soccer Starts

Reiley started her second season of soccer today, and Wrenny will be playing this year as well! Rei scored a goal at her first practice scrimmage game. Mia Hamm watch yer butt! Whooooop!

There was an ultimate tourney happening at the same time, every other player brought their hound dog, looked like a blast…

Free kitties to a good home

Well our kitty cat mother and we have raised our kittens to adoptable ages, so get in line to take your pick! No shortage of cuteness here!

One has been adopted, 3 more need a good home…

Email me if you have any questions or want to know more… m at thedigitalmachine d0t c0m


Simon
Rosie
Julian

Reiley hits the big SEVEN

Reiley decided to have her first sleepover for her seventh birthday. Mom, being rather naive in that department, suggested no more than FIVE guests. Well, we survived it – in style! There was clay modeling, treasure hunts, and a 2am bedtime followed by pancakes at 6:30am… it was a blast. When the last friend left, Reiley says “WOW, THAT sure went fast!” as Mum and I rolled our eyes at each other… we’d do it all over again in a heartbeat, tho! :>

9.0 High Fidelity

Jammed with wit, Ferris-Bueller-protagonist-as-narrator-style, and a running alternative-music subtext perfect for those of us reared on the late-70’s punk rock thingee. GREAT supporting characters, too, including John’s ever-present sister, Jack Black (whooop!), and extended cameos by Tim Robbins and Lisa Bonet. All that is mere icing on the cake of the main storyline, John Cusack’s study of the long line of girlfriends that have dumped him (at least in his mind). ’nuff spoilin!

A Soccer Star Is Born!

Reiley finished up her first soccer season with a perfect record! She got not one but TWO trophies, one for regular season and one for the tournament. Her coaches were great, being patient with her, and getting her in the game even at first when she ran more away from the ball than towards it. :> She really has improved a lot, learning from her teammates who were generally older, larger, and playing for several years together. She’s ready for next season! Go girl!!

Reiley and Wrenny are both going to a soccer clinic each week, as well. Wrenny is the youngest member, and doing great, too!

9.0 White Oleander

Intense bittersweet movie about a girl who gets manipulated equally by her imprisoned mom desperate for control and the foster home environments she parades through. Great supporting characters along the way. There’s a lot of ground covered so there’s not room for too much depth, but watching Astrid strengthen while finding her confidence was inspiring.