Christmas Musical

The kids performed in the Christmas musical at church last weekend.  It was called the S Files, and they did a great job!

Both girls sang lots of songs and had some roles on the platform in groups.

Cole and the younger kids got to sing one song during the musical.  He was so excited!

So glad the kids got to participate in the musical this year!

Thanksgiving with Nan and Pop

My mom and Alex came to visit us for Thanksgiving week - we were so glad they could join us!

We had a good week hanging out, eating yummy food, and playing lots of games.

Until next time!

Thanksgiving Chapel

Mead's class participated in the Thanksgiving Chapel this year - she was an indian, while the kindergarteners were pilgrims.  She did a great job saying her line and singing the songs!

After the chapel we went to Laine's classroom and saw her Egypt project.  She made the pyramids out of clay and added her 20 facts about Egypt.  I love seeing her creativity!

Mead was so thankful that Nan and Pop could come visit and see her in the chapel.

Hanging out with Cole

Cole and I have our mornings together, since he doesn't go to school until lunch time.

So we've had a good time hanging out around the house this fall, on our own or with friends.

And every now and then he gets so tired he just collapses and falls asleep with Daddy!

End of soccer season

Mead had her last soccer game last weekend.  They didn't win many games this year, but Mead still had a good time and learned a lot along the way.  

She regularly asked for a chance to be goalie - during which time I was always nervous for her!  She did great though.

And Mead got lots of playing time on the field.  She's really become more assertive at getting the ball and able to move it up the field fairly well.

It was fun to watch Mead play soccer, and she's already looking forward to playing again sometime!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween comes just a few days after Penny and Cole's birthdays, so the whole week ends up being a big celebration.

This year the kids had "crazy hair day" at school the day before Halloween, so they still had their hair done "special" for the lighting of our pumpkins.

Mead and Cole basically wore their costumes all day for Halloween.  Cole was a super hero, and Mead was a cowgirl.  So cute!

Here's the whole crew that went trick or treating together.

Laine was a pink witch this year.

The kids loved riding in the golf cart and/or being pulled in the trailer around the neighborhood.  Trick or treating in style!

Happy 5th Birthday Cole!

Cole turned 5 last week - he was so excited about his birthday!

We had our traditional cinnamon roll breakfast before the girls had to go to school.

 Then, after dinner, we opened presents and had cake (half of which he shared at school with his classmates earlier that day).

Happy Birthday Cole!  We love you so much, buddy!!