Super James!

James did a report on the Plains Indians and was so proud of his projects.

The parents were able to come and view the projects while the kids told about them.

James wrote a very entertaining story about what it would be like to be an Indain living in the plains.

Great project, James!

James also earned his Wolf badge in cub scouts this week.

He's worked hard and learned lots.

Way to go, James!

Holiday Extravaganza

Yesterday our city had quite the fun celebration.

They had a ping pong ball drop, and if you got a ping pong ball with a number on it, you got a prize.

There were little games with prizes and tables with crafts and coloring on them.

There was hot chocolate and a place to roast marshmallows and make s'mores.

The High School band played Christmas Songs for an hour, and Noah played his trumpet with them.

There were candy canes scattered all over the grass, and the kids were able to run and collect all they wanted.

Each kid got at least 5 candy canes or more.

If you found a blue candy cane, you got a prize.

Jaden won a prize and picked some elf shoes.

They had a carriage ride with horses that went around town.

And, Santa 🎅 Claus came to town!

James and Grant sat on his lap asking for Pokemon cards and a fidget cube.

Santa gave them a bag with an orange, some peanuts, taffy, and mints.

Fun times!

Violin and Snow

Have you ever eaten a persimmons?

When I was subbing at the elementary a few weeks ago, the school did a weird fruit day and let the kids try some of these.

I was also able to try one, and they kind of tasted like an apple. 

They were yummy!

Joyanne convinced me to sing in the Messiah, while she plays the violin.

We have been practicing for 3 Sundays now.

I really enjoy seeing and hearing Joyanne play.

I have 2 solid in the Messiah.

We perform next week.

We had our first snowfall that actually stuck, so of course Jaden and Noah made a snowman.

He looks pretty good!

Hiram's Band Concert

Hiram had his band concert tonight.

He played the saxophone so well.

I'm grateful my kids are trying to develop their talents. 

Grandpa Max (Jan 2017)

Review of the past - January 2017

My grandpa died peacefully in his old age.

I sure love him and am grateful for the legacy he left behind.

Enjoy Heaven, Grandpa!

I hope to join  you there someday.

Icecream Sundays (Jan 2017)

Looking Back - January 2017

Yummy Icecream Sundays

Symphany Recital (Jan 2017)

Looking Back - Jan 2017

Joyanne played "Wedding Day at Trodhalgen" for her Symphany Recital.

She played it so beautifully.

Still a favorite today.