Chloe Bruning is a classmate of Nicolai’s and their friendship was responsible for bringing the families together.

 
We were invited to join the Brunings for dinner and had a wonderful time. Having completed my cleanse, I was free to indulge in real food again. I can tell you that brie on French bread has never tasted so good.

Later in the day I ventured out to the Great Meadows Nature Reserve for a nice walk and a little photography. 

 
Maya shows off her shooting form at basketball practice this morning. Last week I worked with her on proper technique which essentially requires a one-handed release (tough for a little kid facing a ten foot rim). She has mastered the shot and was very pleased when her first attempt of the day resulted in a swish.

 
Kyle successfully completed his 21-day cleanse and celebrated with a breakfast of French toast. I started the day after he did and need to serve one more day of my sentence. Sarcasm aside, I feel great and have lost 12 pounds.

 
Nala has pretty much claimed the couch as her own. On the positive side she is no longer trying to eat it.

 
Today is half-and-half day at Maya’s school. She is dressed as a soccer player on top and as an equestrian on bottom. Her right side hair features a bun and the other a braid. In other respects, I see her as half way between a child and young girl.

Kyle and Nala in a face-off. Please take a look at the source of the controversy by looking over the contents of Kyle’s right hand. 

 
Jeanine’s amaryllis is in full bloom. I believe she grew this from a bulb sent to her by her father.

 
This is the reaction I get every time I try and photograph Chloe. Perhaps next time I will hand the camera to Kyle or Maya for a better result.

 
Kyle’s girlfriend Chole is like a big sister to Maya and took the time to give her French braids which I think look very nice on her.

 
I liked the available light in one particular room and coaxed Jeanine to pose for me. This is her come hither look. It works every time.

 
After their performance, the dancers invited guests to learn a few steps. I passed on the swing, but had to put my cameras down and find Jeanine when the Salsa music started.

 
It was an elegant evening featuring delectable appetizers (none of which I could sample because of the cleanse I am on), a ballroom dance performance, and a piano solo by one of the schools most talented pupils.