Monday, January 16, 2012

Christmas piano recital

The girls had their piano recital a couple of days before for Christmas, it was so fun to listen to them play and to hear how well they're doing.

Hannah played a duet with her good friend Holly. Emily and Madisyn each played their songs and then they each played a duet with their teacher. Madisyn and Emily were really worried about doing their duets, but they both ending up doing a fabulous job.











Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Toothless

Hannah lost her first tooth on Thursday night!
Two special visitors for Hannah last week the Toothfairy and Santa!

Breakfast?

Mason's breakfast the morning after Gingerbread night.... little stinker!

Kindergarten Gingerbread Night









Madisyn's Christmas Concert








Christmas parties

Hannah and Emily had their class parties and Mason and I got to join them. The girls got to wear their pajamas to school, play a lot of fun games, make some Christmas crafts and have some yummy goodies.














Thursday, December 22, 2011

Caroling

We've had the opportunity to go caroling twice this Christmas season. Once with our friends and the other time with our church group to a retirement home. Each time my heart was touched. After returning home from doing caroling with our friends, our good friend Richard received a message from one of the homes we visited, it read:

"Thank you guys for Caroling at our house. It brought tears to my eyes. Christmas is always tough for me since mine were very different than what my kids have now. I try to make the best of every Christmas and move forward...unfortunately the Christmas lights were not in the cards this year. Every time the fan runs in the garage freezer we blow a fuse & the outside lights go out. Any way thank you so much for making my night and the holidays. Much Love!Jill"

The retirement center was an amazing experience as well. It was so touching to see the faces of the elderly light up with each song and to hug and to hear the stories of some of the residents there. I was so thankful to share this experience with my girls.

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!"