a "bit" of SNOW

We were supposed to get a good snow storm this weekend, but didn't end up with much.

The kids were determined to enjoy the "little bit" that we did get............

(Jason was napping & Jessica was curled up with a good book).

Christmas around the World

Eric and Nicole's grades were combined for their Christmas performances(December 11th). The concert was called "Christmas around the World," and they sang lots of fun songs! They were each picked to do an instrumental part, which was pretty special!
Nicole is in the green shirt with the wild arms! Eric is in the red shirt up front waiting for the performance to start and avoiding looking at the camera!

Christmas in New York

Jessica performed in "Christmas in New York" with the Jr. High and High School Choirs under the direction of Mrs. Wallace on Wed. & Thursday.
Can I just tell you that we have some VERY talented youth in our community!!!
They are just AMAZING!!!
They perform all sorts of Christmas music and serve dinner in courses to the audience throughout the program.
Once again - It was the Christmas Music that really touches me and helps me feel the true spirit of Christmas!!! I am so impressed by all the youth (especially those who so bravely perform solos) that share their talent with our community.
GREAT JOB!!!

the beginning of the Christmas Parties........

Our ward Christmas party was on the 5th - and set the ball rolling for the month!
We had a great time.
Here is Jason as a "shepherd", and Ryan in the back ground(red turtleneck) singing the "Nativity Song". Nicole is behind Ryan to the left- but basically all I could EVER see of her was her hair....... My adorable Niece and Nephew as "Joseph & Mary" Jessica(all the way to the right) in the "angelic choir"........ Eric as a shepherd in the skit(second one from the left).............

Basketball

Eric's basketball team was undefeated until the very LAST game of the season!!! They have played SO well!

They are now in tournaments. They won on Saturday. They play again on Tuesday - and if they win that game, they will play for the championship on Thursday.

Eric is #10 -blue&white-(taking the shot in this one)

Starburst CRAZE

Jessica's friend, Sophia, LOVES starburst candy. So, for Sophia's birthday she and another friend, Randi, decided to cover Sophia's locker with Starburst wrappers! Thank goodness lots of other friends got involved in collecting the wrappers....................................