Double-decker Parking

Double-decker Parking
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Valet service had difficulty maneuvering the cars into the 'double-decker' parking facility at the recently concluded auto show. The place was packed to the brim as you can see here!

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Being Eleven

The best thing about turning a year older on a Friday is you get to celebrate on your actual birthday and let it spill over into the weekend.

Before heading off to school, we made a stop at the local doughnut shop to buy some goodies to share with her class.

Her godmother sent this birthday card in the mail. It also included a bracelet depicting the life of Jesus Christ in a succession of beads & charms.

There were only two items on her 'wish list', one of which is this doll that we got at a large-box store.

*Update: Mom got her a radio with a CD player.

Her closest friends arrived with pillows & sleeping bags in tow. And they spent a few minutes goofing around while opening her presents.

Then off we went for some ice skating fun! Did I mention it was cold there? Well, it was FREEZING cold!!! Free-skate time ended at 10:15 PM. But not before meeting another friend at the rink. The girls had lots of fun. And the 'thumbs-up' says it all!

She got an overseas phone call from an aunt in the Philippines while her friends were posing for the shot.










We had to make do with whatever candles were readily available. Hence, the skull & tea light! Home-baked brownies and chips kept them up until 4:00 AM.  She needed as much sleep as she could get! Saturday was a big day for her!




A 2-mile run at 12:00 PM and a sparring day at Karate Class were still on her schedule.  Here she is at the start/finish of her 2-mile run. Then Karate class at 12:45 PM.   An awesome first day at being eleven it was indeed!