Snow day in New Mexico

We got some snow!! The kids were so excited to go outside and play in it. Shawn took them to the park to make a snowman, but getting a taste made him want even more. They went and bought some sleds and went to the back of the Sandia mountains to play in some REAL snow. They had a great time to say the least.

Christmas Recital

This Christmas we had a small violin recital right in our home. My students performed their latest piece along with a Christmas song. It was a little crowded but a lot of fun and the kids all did a great job.

Thanksgiving

Grandma Chris and Grandpa Bob made their way to our home for the delicious turkey feast on Thanksgiving day. We enjoyed their company spending most of our time in the kitchen preparing all the food from scratch. Grandma Chris made the apple pie, which she hasn't done since middle school. In case your wondering... everything turned out very yummy!!

Halloween

Having Annie in school and Ethan in preschool, we went to several Halloween parties this year. We had a unique team with a Transformer, Fairy-cat and Skunk. Annie couldn't decide if she wanted to be a fairy or a cat, so she found a way to be both. Ethan continues to dress up every day in his costume. And Richard... well he's the cutest little stinker I've ever seen!

Mama's Birthday

My birthday celebration lasted two days this year. This could be because I'm getting a little old, or it could be that my birthday landed on a Sunday. Shawn made the occasion special by organizing a party with just adults. We enjoyed a nice dinner at the Flying Star then came back home to have delicious cake and ice cream. I enjoyed it very much to be able to have an adult conversation without any interruptions. Sunday was a special day also enjoying some more cake with my little ones. They made me birthday cards and treated me like a queen all day.

Hannah's Baptism

Birthday Fun

For Annie's 5th we had a cake with rainbow colors inside. We heard if a unicorn lands on top of your cake it will turn it into a rainbow. It proved true for us. Annie had a wonderful birthday celebrated at school and at home. Her Kindergarten class enjoyed chocolate chip muffins and juice with mini bubbles to play with. Happy Birthday Annie! We sure love you.