A Party And A Show

What a busy weekend of festivities!

Adele attended the birthday party of her beeest friend, and sometime boyfriend, Kameron.

For some time now, he's been the reason she's gone so happily to day care. She wants to wear things and find out what Kameron will think of them. She wants to bring toys to show Kameron. She wants to draw something- for Kameron. It's toddler love.

Here, Kameron is given the star treatment at Chuck-E-Cheese.

Boy did we enjoy that cupcake...

I took a series of the kids sitting on Chuck-E's stage. It was all kids who go to daycare together, so she knew everyone. These are her buddies, and it was so great to let them giggle and play together in another environment.

Did I mention she luuuurves him?

Dance party!

Tunneling like rodents with her good buddy, Noelle. 

Her buddies gave her the courage, after a long hesitation, to try the Big Rides.

Rollin with the homies in the teacups. 

I have no idea what this is. Appears to be a game only they understand. 

I had a better time than expected! Better than I usually have at ChuckECheese. Probably it helped that it took place at 10am.

Miles & I went shopping for Adele's birthday Saturday night and caught a sunset that this measly iphone couldn't begin to render. 

Sunday, it was Miles' turn to be a star. It was the Chinese School 35th Anniversary Show!

There is a huge Chinese community in Blacksburg, and they send their kids to Chinese school to practice the language, socialize with other Chinese-heritage kids, and to learn culture. 

They also teach non-Chinese-heritage students like Miles. 

What's a pageant in November without a Turkey?

He is the Turkey in the Straw

I was proud of him for doing his rhythmic little peeking dance and for his facial expressions when the kids point to him. Also, for general composure on stage in a turkey costume! Way to go, buddy!

Someone acquired a terrific costume. 

Next, it was "Doe, a Dear," Mandarin language version.

He knows this one by heart. I think he was a bit too dazed to sing them with quite the same volume as he does at home, though.

There were so many beautiful performances by heritage and non-heritage students alike. There was traditional Chinese dance, performances on Chinese instruments, choral numbers, skits and even a couple of brilliant Chinese yo-yo numbers. We loved it!

Such an enriching afternoon had to be followed up by hot and sour soup and dumplings, obviously.

DiNovember continues in full force! We haven't missed a day. This is from this morning:

The kids were hysterical at this display. I particularly love the whale's expression. 

I am over my tummy bug!... and have passed it on to Jon. Oh, dear. 

We are sailing along okay. People keep asking if I'm getting ready for Christmas. 

Maybe someday we'll be able to prepare for Christmas otherwise than in a mad scramble. It's not looking good for that this year, though. We are focusing this week upon Adele's 3rd birthday, in just two days! Party on Saturday! 

We proceed with joy, and in my case, cold medicine.