Two for one!

Jack lost his upper left tooth today while he was at school. Tonight after basketball practice, Hank pulled the same tooth! Too funny!

Here are two short videos from the Christmas concert last Tuesday.

Jack's first band concert

Will in a hand me down tux from Hank. Hank wore this in Uncle Jason's wedding!
Lily in another new party dress I found on sale at Target. She had a choice of a new DVD or this dress...she is truly a girl!
Look who's so handsome and grown up!
What a good looking bunch!
Hi, I'm cute and CRAZY!


Jack has been learning to play the clarinet this year in band. He is doing a really great job and his teacher says he is a natural. He doesn't get this from me. I am not musical in any way, but he really seems to enjoy band and his lessons. He even practices without complaining. Last night the beginning band performed "A Winter's Sleigh Ride" at the school's winter concert. It was so fun to see Jack all dressed up. He did a wonderful job and we couldn't be more proud!

Garden revisited!

So back in September I tore out all the green bean, pea, squash, corn and sunflower bushes. I left a few spindly carrots and random sprouts out there...mostly out of laziness. I haven't really done anything since. I had noticed we were getting a few tomatoes, but no one in our family eats them, so I haven't really been out there to see what was happening. Today I noticed we had a few peppers. So I told Jack and Hank to go out and look and then told them they could pull up the carrots. Man, I had no idea there were so many! It was fun to eat them at dinner. They were very good. I guess the tomatoes, carrots and peppers just needed some room. :)

Gingerbread Decorating Party

Getting ready to decorate at Incite Christmas Party.
The finished house!
A bus ride to see Christmas Lights!
Lily and Will with a friend from church
Jack

Hank

Lakewood Christian Schools Christmas Concert

They are getting big. They also clean up pretty good :)
William, 2 1/2 and mostly a troll ( a cute one though)
Hank, 7 1/2 and full of life and excitement!
Jack, 9 smart, caring, and definitely a 4th grader.
Lily, 4 full of smiles and compassion with a healthy dose of mischief.
Mr. Major, the principal, introducing the program
Hank is on the left front row behind the package table.
Jack is just right of center 3 rows back (behind the redhead)
Lily really loved the singing!

Last night was the Christmas Concert at the boy's school. Miss McCann and Mr. Kell did an amazing job getting the kids ready for this adorable production. Miss McCann's friend wrote the play Mr. Kell wrote all original songs to go in the production for the kids to sing. It was truly amazing and both Jack and Hank had a wonderful time singing in the concert! :)

Decorating

Mr. Naughty himself...
Setting up the tree
Handing out the ornaments...
Lily places one of her ornaments on the tree.
Decorating
The finished tree.


We decorated a little later than normal this year. Because Darin's back was hurting when we got back from Thanksgiving we waited until the following weekend to decorate our house for Christmas. After several trips to Walmart for more lights and a new Christmas tree stand we are all good to go!

Reedley Tractor Parade Trip

Funny face Lily.
Will and JackHank and Will
Cute brothers...Will and Jack
Tractor parade time!!!
Jayne, Rachelle, Kari, and Allyson
Jen Turner, Stephanie, and Dallas
Hillary, Jen Manlief and me
Group photo!
Darin, Karley and Charles
A fine specimen of the Reedley Tractor Parade
Another participant
Jack and Lily taking in the parade
Will and Hank watching the tractors

Thanksgiving

Lily and Grandpa walk to the fishing hole.
One of Jack's favorite things to do is to go fishing with Grandpa. They went tons of times and caught only 1 fish. He still loved it!
Daddy and Will watching for a bit. We took Will home after a bit.
Jack showing Will what to do.
Lily, Hank and Jack
Lily gives it a try.
Will, Lily, Grandpa and the boys.
Hank and Jack.
Fishergirl.
Hanging out with Dad
Hank got one fish while we were visiting.
Grandpa and the boys building a rocket. They set off two rockets in the desert this time.
Will and Grandma playing cars.
Lily and Grandpa watching tv from his new chair!
Grandma helping Will at the park.
Hank
Lily
Grandpa stops Will from falling out!


We had a fabulous time in Boulder City for Thanksgiving. We were so glad to be able to visit with Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Debbie. We miss them already.