Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Blue & White Game

 Connor had his first blue and white game for Mont Harmon Middle School last Wednesday.  It was so fun to watch him play and I am so proud of him for all the hard work he's been putting in.  Yesterday they had their first away game in Vernal.  They ended up losing but Connor made a 3 pointer and his free throw shot.  He is really enjoying the early morning practices and the friendships he's making. Sunday he was made the Deacon's Quorum President, so between that, scouts, homework, and sports he is one busy boy (and still manages to make the high honor roll!).

Our annual Cookies and Caroling with friends was a success!  Once again we went to Brittnee's house and decorated cookies and then headed out and sang carols to lots of different people in the community.  It was fun visiting and singing with the Miller's, Schauugard's, Barlow's and Hobb's.  


The elementary school didn't do PTA reflections last year, so both my girls decided they wanted to participate this year.  Kinlee used water colors to paint a picture of her dancing on a dance floor and Kadence took a picture of all our dance shoes in the shape of a heart.  I'm very proud of them for getting out there and trying new things.  

Kinlee's school pictures did not turn out this year, despite having retakes done, so I had Jean Campbell take some pictures for me. She wanted to practice, so she took some of Kadence in one of her dance costumes also.  She did a great job and I absolutely love Kadence's ballet costume this year and Kinlee's adorable smile and feet.  

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The Nutcracker

For the past 4 months Kadee and Kinlee have rehearsed every Saturday for the local production of The Nutcracker.  This past weekend was finally show time and they were so excited to strut their stuff on stage.  I decided to be crazy and plan the Curtis family Christmas party for the same day as the matinee showing so my grandma could come and watch the girls dance.  So, we had a performance on Thursday night, we also had Rory's company Christmas party on Thursday night.  His white elephant gift was this hilarious puzzle, and we also won 2 tickets to Lagoon! Friday night we had another performance, Christmas party Saturday morning, Saturday Matinee performance, and Saturday night performance.  By the time the weekend was over we were exhausted.  Then, to add to the excitement, Kinlee lost her first tooth on Sunday night!  She was so excited to call nana and grandma and tell them, and then to put her tooth under her pillow for the tooth fairy.  The tooth fairy left her $2 and our elf on the shelf, Max Powers, left her a message on the bathroom mirror, he was just as excited as she was that she lost a tooth!



Thursday, December 1, 2016

Here Comes Santa Claus

Our visit with Santa was fast but fun!  We went to Wellington City hall and there was no line, so we got to sit on Santa's lap right away.  Kinlee went first and asked for a Karaoke player, then Matthew who asked for a motorcycle (but he's getting an electric scooter), Connor who asked for a gun, and finally Kadee who asked for a phone.  After our fun visit with Santa we went to Single Stop for hot cocoa.  It was a fun little outing that got the kids even more excited for Christmas (if that's even possible).    


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