Noah's 10!!

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Noah's Big Day

Noah had a big day... He was part of a colorguard that raised the flag at his school assembly. He and 4 boys from the ward were able to participate. They did a great job, and the assembly felt extra special. He was also honored at the assembly for receiving his "Block MV" award... something he earned by participating in different areas at school... Academic, Arts, Athletics and Leadership. It was a ton of work, but he earned the plaque... and has the chance to earn more "medallions" for it each semester. Noah is a good kid to have around, I think. :)

XOXO

LOTS of snow

Our much anticipated weekend at the cabin. This is our 6th year of going up to Shaver to hangout with friends for the weekend. It is a treasured tradition. I spent Saturday watching the snow fall while reading a good book... serious therapy for me!! I have needed to do that for months. (sit!!) I love hearing the giggles of 12 kids and 6 adults!! We laugh, eat, and play.

Monday was spent on the slopes... It is SO gorgeous up there right now. There is so. much. snow. Everyone did a great job... especially Aidan! He took his first ride on the lift with Papa... and skied down the "big mountain". Maybe I can even ski next time we all go up!

Farewell, dear cabin...we can't wait until next time!

Piano Recital 2010

I have a great job! I get to teach something I love to wonderful students. I hold an annual recital and I am always so happy with how it turns out. This year was no exception. It was a very nice event. I'm a lucky piano teacher!

Ballerina Girl

new year, new things... ellie started a dance class last week and is very excited to be a ballerina! she certainly looks the part... she's the cutest ballerina i've ever seen!

Happy New Year!

2010 is already in full swing... we welcomed in the New Year with the Robertsons... a mellow evening at our house... or as mellow as it gets with Rock Band at full volume! :)

I always feel so energized in January... it starts when I put away all my Christmas stuff and the house looks so "bare"... it inspires me to keep going and I organize until the mood dissipates. I have thrown out BAGS of stuff (or given them away) and there's no end in sight! We are doing some minor remodeling and that only adds fuel to the fire. My real motivation is to try and at least start the year with some kind of order.... I know it will be hard to maintain, but while the urge is there, I am going with it!! Happy New Year!!

merry christmas to all...

We had such a nice week!! Christmas was perfectly peaceful. We spent the day together and then were joined for dinner by both sets of grandparents! It was so nice to have them here. James, Elisa, and John flew in that evening, and we officially had a houseful! It's been so fun to have everyone here. I just wish everything would last a little longer. It's always a little sad to me when Christmas is over.

Sugar Plum Fairies and Winter Wonderland...

Christmas weekend! My mom takes all the girls to the Nutcracker.. this was Austen's fourth year going! It was so festive to watch the performance. We also knew 3 girls in the show, which always makes it fun to watch.

We headed up to the cabin later that evening and had a most relaxing time there. We hung out, watched movies, played games, ate WAY too much, and scrapbooked! Serious therapy for me... I SO needed some downtime! We all went to Sierra Summit on Monday... all the kids but Caleb skied or boarded. They were seriously adorable... especially Kiera and Aidan. On the way home from the resort, it started to snow... let's just say that the next day we were walking in a winter wonderland. It was so gorgeous. We hiked in the snow and the kids sledded in the fresh powder. I didn't want to go home... but, we did. It was time to get seriously ready for Christmas!! Thanks for a magical time, everyone!

Christmas program and Mother-Son Dance

Ellie was SO cute in her program. She sang those songs with all her heart.

The annual Mother-Son dance was an absolute blast. I LOVE going to boogie with Noah... he is a very fun date! We met with friends for dinner and then headed over to dance. I continued the tradition of letting Noah dictate my moves for one of the songs... I have to copy ANY move he makes... yes, I did spin around on the floor. Yikes. Can't wait until next year. :)