2011 wrap up

Another year in the books with many milestones:

Brooke

• Brooke continues with orchestra and is the section leader of the cellos
• played Mustangs soccer, modified nordic ski, downhill skis like a champ
• learned to waterski, surf behind the boat and in the Atlantic!
• Honor Roll at Barker Rd Middle School
• First year at Camp Stella Maris and loved it-Cross and Star Recipient

Kate

• Cross and Start Recipient at CSM
• Played hard for her basketball team the "teacups" and soccer team
• Graduated "elementary school" with great grades
• Rocked the flute her first year
• Graduated Baking Class and is keeping everyone well fed
• Waterski, downhill skiing and Atlantic Surfing

Brian

• One of the select teachers picked to start up a new all boys schools Charlotte Leadership Academy
• Ran Rochester Half Marathon without training and managed 1:42!
• Many trips to finger lakes with our new 18ft Bayliner
• Built deck and shed inbetween boat runs
• Completed first triatholon

Chrissise

• completed 24 credits in 2011 to finish up Masters Degree
• Started a new job as Nurse Leader at URMC as VAD Coordinator
• trips to Kentucky and San Diego for training
• Gained lots of weight studying!
• Completed first triatholon
  

Fun Pictures 2010

Brooke and Sparky

Kate Halloween Party

Pumpkin Day at Galushas

Apple Picking with Mom and Dad

First Day of School-5th grade

Brooke's 7th grade locker

Brooke's 12th Birthday.

Kate's 1st 5k

December 2010

How cute are these 3??We had fun doing some last minute pictures for Christmas card this year and had trouble deciding on which picture to use. Brooke has informed me she will take over all future Christmas cards which I will gladly give up. We all know creativity is not my strong suit.

Busy last few months...House is currently getting new siding, school, bball for Kate, orchestra, skiing, Simon school for me, Dale Carnegie classes for Brian.

Brooke is in 7th grade, got straight A's on her report card, does modified nordic ski, and was the section leader of the cellos for orchestra. She had her first ski meet last week and placed 9th out of 60 girls. She loves it but probably not as much as downhill. She's gone to Bristol twice thus far this year and is becoming quite the skiier.

Kate is in 5th grade, straight A's as well and plays bball, soccer, flute, and writes for the journalism club. Her latest is accolade was being the first kid in her class to read 40 books. Bring on the books!

I finished my first quarter at the Simon School, phew! It was not easy, 3 more to go. Fast forward to this time 2011 and I'll be done. Brian is super busy keeping up with all chicas activities.

Summer 2010

Near miss....

Yowser... tree down in OUR yard! Brian, Brooke, Kate and Dupree lived to tell the tale of the maple crashing onto our home. Unfortunately, our power was down so none of us got to see the interview with Brian on News 10 Rochester.

Brooke and Kate complete first Triathalon

While Beth and I did a duathalon at Keuka Lake in the not so great weather early in June, Brooke and Kate along with friends McKensie and Emma competed in their first triathalon. We all had a great time and are thankful to our "crew" Chris and Brian who helped manage 6 bikes, transitioning from bike to run etc. Thanks to Galushas for a night on fun on Keuka Lake!

And it's over....Remodel is DONE!