Blue and Gold Banquet

Taige worked hard and earned his Wolf and Bobcat award!

I got my mother's pin! His poor face is turning bright red!

Way to go Taige!

Dallin Codner and Taige

Knoles Elementary Choir Concert

The music teacher at Knoles has invited any 5th and 6th graders who are interested to give up one lunch period a week to come in and participate in a school choir.  Abi loves to sing and looks forward to this each week.  They just had their first concert! Standing next to her is her friend Jillian Smith.

A Wonderful Surprise!!!

We went to Tucson to Eric and Aubrey's for Isaac's baptism and their new little baby boy Ian's blessing.  We first met at Aubrey's for a luncheon.  Cody and Emily were the last arrive.  They walked in the house holding their brand new little baby boy Jackson! It was a complete surprise! They got him a week and a half ago.  He is now 8 weeks old.  They are hoping to have the adoption finalized the end of April.  This summer will be 12 years since they've been married.  They have waited a long time for this little guy.  He is so sweet - he grins all of the time.  His Aunt Stacie couldn't be more proud!

Ian and Jackson - cute cousins!

Cody, Jackson & Emily

Such a cute family!

Gymnastics!

This morning I was telling Hallie about gymnastics and what you do at the gym, etc. when she asked if it was for both big teenagers AND baby teenagers.  She couldn't have self-described her self better! She really feels just as big as all of the other kids!
I took her to a 2 hour open gym for preschoolers.  The parents are the supervisors and the kids run wild and have the time of their life!

Hallie and her friend Olivia Fox

Eager to learn a new instrument......

We brought Abi's dad's electric guitar and amp home with us from Cheyenne.  Abi's dad Scott, used to play in a band.  Mark had a great time playing on it, then he turned it over to Chase, showed him a few chords and before I knew it, he could play the whole song of Itsy Bitsy Spider.  His 3 year old sister absolutely loved it! In fact, they performed it together for Family Home Evening the next night.  Hallie's brother ROCKS!!  Needless to say, Chase is really excited to learn to play the electric guitar.

Meanwhile I asked Abi if she'd like to learn to play, she just kinda grinned and said she wanted to continue with her viola for now.  Maybe sometime in the future!

Taige's Birthday Party

Taige had his birthday party Saturday night.  The boys came to our house, made their own pizzas and played band hero.  After cake, ice cream and presents, we took them all to the Institute building.  They played air hockey, ping pong, pool, etc. for a little while, then we went into the gym and played a basketball game.  They were able to get out lots of energy while having a lot of fun! 

 

Taige making his pizza crust

  

These are bakugan figures on his cake along with 9 candles!

 

Basketball at the Institute

 

Taige going through the spanking machine!

 

As we were leaving the Institute, the boys couldn't resist a snowball fight.

Kailan made Regionals!

Kailan left for Prescott, AZ first thing this morning to try out for the Regional Orchestra with her cello.  And............(drum roll please)........she made it!!! Way to go Kailan!