Carson turned 10 today. We met for dinner at Mikuni’s.

Apollo, Avery, Leo, Sophia, Lauren. Carson and Brooklyn in front.

Thais and Sophia flew to Austin TX on Thursday for a volleyball tournament. On Saturday morning, I went to Carson’s basketball game. After the game, Lenin left for a golf trip for a few days and I helped out for the next day and a half.

In the evening, I was introduced to .. something I would never choose to watch at home.

Charlie always keeps a watchful eye.

Sunday. Carson had flag football at Jesuit at the same time Avery had to be at St Ignatius for Mass followed by Open House and Arrupe Marketplace.

The artisan bread was delicious. I bought 3 loaves. The 8th grader on the far right sold delicious bbq ribs.

Carson’s 4th grade classroom.

Carson’s Mission San Fernando Rey de España.

Auntie Leah helped get Carson from football to basketball. I went for the first half ..

then went to the airport to pick up Thais and Sophia.

I think this type of dental visit should be available to everyone! Go with a friend or sibling. Earphones, your choice of channel to watch

on a screen mounted to the ceiling, and ..

a balloon animal at the end. Optional.

Carson on Sunday at St Ignatius.

Avery at St Ignatius on Tuesday.

On Wednesday evening at

Rita, Leah, Lauren, Sophia, Thais.

This winter, Carson is playing in two basketball leagues plus flag football. Busy schedule. Today, he had four basketball games in a row at two different locations. Due to a time conflict, he played in just three. St Ignatius.

Rio Americano High School.

For the last few weeks, I’ve been relearning some dormant sewing skills. I haven’t made formal wear in over 30 years, but now I’m at the beginning of making a prom dress. The prom hasn’t been scheduled yet, but I need to start now .. as in, what if this doesn’t turn out well and Sophia needs to shop for a dress at the last minute. After the pattern arrived, I traced the pieces needed according to her measurements, found some fabric in a drawer that would work, and sewed a “muslin” – a practice garment to check the fit.

The muslin fit great. Next, order fabric. So far, so good.

at Kral’s. Jeff makes the best prime rib roast. There was a theme this year for the del Castillos:

Waiting for the adults to give the GO signal .. everyone on their own device.

I escaped before the chaos of gift opening began – lol. Great evening, lots of visiting, excellent meal!

at St Ignatius. I went to the 9:30a performance.

3rd and 4th grades don’t have buddy classes, they form the choir for school year.

Buddy classes: 8th and 2nd. Every group sings two songs, one is a traditional carol.

for all the District 1 commissioners and committee members.

Councilmember Lisa Kaplan: