Portland - Random Pictures

Nadija Singing

While waiting to pick up Danjela from school, Nadija and I were listening to one of her CDs from last year's Bible School.  Needless to say, Nadija felt moved to sing along!  Enjoy!

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Portland - Cousins

Portland - Lego Exhibit

Our first day in Portland, we went to OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry).  One of the cool exhibits was the Lego exhibit.....so cool to see all these neat exhibits!

Danjela is an Artist!

So last week, I was leaving Danjela's parent/teacher conference and ran into her art teacher in the hallway.  He looked at me and said, "Congratulations!"  The confused look on my face must have shown because he went on to explain that one of Danjela's pieces of art was chosen to represent her school for the Youth Art Month Celebration which would be displayed during the Arts and Humanities Center's Annual Art Show.

Needless to say, we're so, so proud of her!!

So tonight was the private reception and viewing for the "artists" and their families.  Danjela's art teacher, Mr. Lopez, also presented her with a Certificate of Achievement recognizing her hard work.

Her art - "Pattern Elephant" done in water colors

See!  That one's mine!

Danjela and her AMAZING art teacher, Mr. Lopez

Her "Certificate of Achievement" and her Happy Meal (her choice for dinner!)

So now we'll be off this weekend to get her some more art supplies!!

The Many Faces of Nudgie

How I LOVE This Girl

Where does Nadija end and Cookie Monster begin?

I'm learning to pick my battles when it comes to dressing her.  This outfit was completely her choice.
At least she somewhat matches.

Someone is loving the Kindle just as much as mommy does!
(She's figuring it out much quicker than mommy too!)