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Dance Recital, 2010

Another year has gone by, the girls are older, taller, and more mature, as you can see in the photos. They had their annual Dance Recital at Villa Victoria for their dance school, the Dance Arts of Yardley. Each performed … Continue reading

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Garden Prep … 2010

Last year our garden was ravaged by a ground hog who devoured our sprouts, beans and zucchini, probably because we started composting, and it was used to a constant supply of food.  This year, we’re hoping for a different outcome!  … Continue reading

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Poetry by Elisa

We had a meeting with Elisa’s ‘MG’ teachers today, and of course, she’s doing great. They sent us home with her poetry folder, and we’d like to share two of our favorites with you: What is Confused? by Elisa Macera … Continue reading

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Race for the Cure (part II)

Today, Gabriella, her Mom, and a small group from school, ran in Philly’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. As you already know, a classmate of Gabriella’s, Katelyn, lost her mother to breast cancer this year, and Gabriella was … Continue reading

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Music Recital | April 18, 2010

On Sunday, Joke, and her piano students, as well as Gabriella, gave their annual recital for parents & grandparents. Everyone did an excellent job and it was a great performance by all. The “after party” was just as enjoyable. View … Continue reading

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Stephen Hawking

No, not the real Stephen Hawking, but the Turtle version.  Stephen is the school pet for the girls MG class, and every weekend, some lucky child, and his/her parents, get the opportunity of taking him home. He’s a 3-legged turtle, … Continue reading

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Father & Son

I know this site is mostly about “the girls” but this one is about the Macera Men. Papa and Nonno pose in front of the wisteria tree/vine that they planted soon after we moved into our house here in Yardley. … Continue reading

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Aid For Friends

Today, the girls and I, plus a group of fellow UUFLB congregationalists, spent a few hours helping the Aid For Friends‘ mission in Philadelphia. Papa helped slice up a dozen boned turkeys, while the girls helped portion out fruit, pasta … Continue reading

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Softball – First Game

The first Softball game for Elisa was on Tuesday, April 14. While the first half of the season was to get the girls acclimated to the game, and go easy on the players, The Purple Pandas didn’t go easy on … Continue reading

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Penn TKD Promotion Test / 4.11.10

Yesterday, Mama & Papa had a promotion test for the students in the Penn Tae Kwon Do Club.  Thanks to Elisa, Gabriella and some of the students, we actually have some pictures to show from this event.  Everyone tried very … Continue reading

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