Polar Express Symphony

Every year we try to hit a few concerts or musicals for Christmas. Something really special. This year we went to Utah Symphony Polar Express Concert. It was really neat! The kids loved jingling their bells in the audience and there were some really fun songs and narration. The music was beautiful. Addy was very scared of Santa, but like most loving parents, we forced her to stand by him for the picture! The tree on the last picture is blown glass. They had lots of fun activities for kids before in the foyer. May become a tradition!

House updates

Wood flooring done, paint done, brick is half-way done, Some of the tile is done and the cabinets are coming this week. We've been working away downstairs while the workers are working upstairs. This is quite the project- one that I don't want to do EVER again! I'll be excited for a house to live in though! We will be in the house the middle of January we hope! A few weeks past the original date because I have such a hard time making decisions!

Funny girls!

Addy and Ashlyn had so much fun playing at my sister, Erika's. Erika and Greg were the perfect hosts when we had to stay there last week. Addy and Ashlyn came around the corner with their doll and strollers, and when I looked closer, this is what I saw:


Toilet paper wrapped around them! When I asked why, they both said they couldn't find blankets, so they had to use toilet paper. I think I'll wrap up a couple rolls of toilet paper and put them under Erika's tree!

Working on the house

We got the kids down to the house a couple of times to sand and work on the house. Sometimes it was harder than it was worth, but it was good for them.

Nathan's Christmas program

Nathan had a Wonderful Christmas program for the elementary school. He is on the front row by the microphone. He sang his heart out. The teacher leading the singing told him if they could clone him, they'd have a PERFECT 3rd grade class for the song. They taught them to smile while singing, and he really did! I loved the fact that they sang some fun songs, but also sang songs of the birth of the Savior like, "Let Him in" and Christmas hymns. I didn't think they could do that anymore. McKenzie was asked to play flute to accompany. It was so fun to see all the kids dolled up and singing so well.

McKenzie's Senior Ball

McKenzie and her friends had so much fun at the Senior Ball last week. She looked beautiful. When I told her date he looked nice when he came, he emphatically said, SHE looks nice!" I thought it was cute!

Sydney's piano recital

Sydney had her first Christmas piano recital. She just loves her teacher, Sister Barclay. Can't wait to see her progress in piano. I've tried to teach her myself over the years, but we weren't consistent. So here she goes with a real teacher!

Bradley scouts

Bradley got his Life awarded in scouting. Next up: Eagle!