Summer's ballet solo

12-17-08: Summer's ballet solo, with fan commentary by Pastor Alex and Chris Harter, and Natalie and Conchita Portilla. This was her solo in among the rest of her class's number, which she danced with as well.

Christmas Ballet Prog

12-17-08 Last night, Summer had her ballet school's Christmas program. She had a blast because she is now on pointe and had a solo! Check out the video clip for that. She had a nice crowd of family and friends on the front row--Grandparents Kuniyoshi, Conchita and Natalie Portilla, and Pastor Alex, Chris, and the kids.

Even standing on pointe, Summer is still shorter than Natalie!Gisella gives her "serious model" look...
Grandpa and grandma drove all the way from Upland in the dark and rain to see Summer.
Swim teammate Mei also danced in a jazz and ballet number.
Another swim teammate, Victoria, danced ballet as well. She's a very good dancer!
Conchita insisted on getting a parent & child shot, so here we are!
With her Ballet IV class. No, she's not a ballet protege, she's just short! The girls are all about the same age as Summer!
This is what happens when you stand on pointe too long...arch cramp!!!

Foosball championship born

12-13-08 Later that evening, we went over to the Choi residence (I can't remember his first name...what was it???) and tested out their foosball table. Unfortunately, Team India lost, but we will be back!!!


The moms can now be like Nanci and make sushi!

Christmas tickle of the ivories

12-13-08 Had our annual Christmas piano recital with Auntie Helen (Juman). Summer had 2 duets. The Knowlton boys had a duet as well. Stay tuned for the video clips!