The Christmas Carol

Last night we treated the kids to a family date! With the kids and I getting out of school for winter break, Craig and I thought it would be fun to celebrate by taking them to the movie The Christmas Carol. We both were amazed with how far cartoons have come since we were kids. They certainly were not in 3D, and the realism is just incredible. There were times when I looked at Scrooge's face and thought I was looking at real skin. Wow! How far technology has come...I wonder where it will be when we have grandkids?!

A New Sport

This year Caleb's p.e. teacher asked him to play basketball afterschool. He has really taken a liking to this new sport. Well, actually, there isn't any sport this kid doesn't seem to enjoy!



Way to go, Caleb!

The Madrigal Dinner

Last weekend Emaleigh participated 4th and 5th grade choir program. This year she was nominated to play the harp. It was a special opportunity for her, as our music teacher was able to borrow 4 child sized harps from another school in our district. Emaleigh was so excited to have this opportunity. At one point she even got calluses on her fingers from practicing so much! It all paid off and the evening was a great success. The singers we fantastic and the music was delightful.

Emaleigh and her music teacher, Mrs. Durham


The choir in action

Look Out Warren Miller

This weekend the kids got a new sled...a snowboard sled. Maybe someday Warren Miller will be shooting them riding the slopes!


Not!!!


You Go Girl!

The Annual Trek

This year Grandpa Mann joined us for the annual trek to find the perfect tree. We had a wonderful time and we are so glad he joined us for the fun!

Yes you can eat it...just as long as it's not yellow


Could this be it?


A mini lesson for the upcoming ski season from a former ski instructor


Ahh...the perfect tree


The long trek back to the car


The end result

Aaahhh...Thanksgiving Vacation

It's here! The best time of November. The time when I get to take 5 days and just enjoy my kids. The time when we gather around the kitchen table with Nana to make crafts for the upcoming holiday season. The time when we stay in our jammies and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and then the movie Miracle on 34th Street. The time when we head to Grandma and Grandpa's and eat lots of yummy turkey and green jello. The time when we sort through our Christmas decorations and decide which ones will get to grace our house with their presence. The time of year when we give thanks for all of the wonderful blessings we have been given. May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and be blessed beyond measure.