Reflections!

Okay, so if you can't brag on your blog where can you do it? We attended a special event last Thursday night at our local high school. Hannah entered a dance for the reflections contest this year. As a preface to the story, let's just say I always wanted to win this prestigious honor as a child but NEVER did. Come to find out, after talking to my mother, I actually won one year but because she was the PTA president, she didn't let me win!
Anyway, Hannah entered a dance and won at the school level. Her dance went onto win at the council level. It was a great night. They displayed her dance on a very large screen for the whole audience (about 100 people) and she got to go up on that HUGE stage and get a medal. What a night for a 6-year-old girl! I will post a picture as soon as Jordan helps me download them. I'm totally technologically incompetent.

Teachers

Today I am grateful for teachers of all kinds. My son is having the best sixth grade experience. All my kids really are enjoying school this year (of course, it's always hard to go back after the Christmas break). I am thankful also for art teachers, music teachers, dance teachers, Primary teachers; all the teachers that work hard for my kids. To any of you who are teachers of any kind, thank you!

Today

Today I am grateful that I took a phone call as I was leaving my house this morning. There was a fatal accident this morning on the road I typically take to my parents' house. Do you ever wonder what things are coincidences and what things happen for a reason? Anyway, I couldn't help but think that it could have been me. If I had left a few minutes earlier, I could have sonehow been involed. I am so glad I stopped to talk to a friend.

Welcome January

Hellow All. Yes, I am officially the worst blogger on the planet. Let me explain. First of all, as many of you know, I spend several hours a day working at home on a computer. Let's just say, more computer time is not a break for me. Second, I switched e-mails and could not remember the password for my account. There it is; I'm out of excuses. I've decided to try to post each day some sort of positive thought or recognition of a blessing in my life. Hopefully this will help me out of my mid-life crisis/January funk. Does anyone else hate the aftermath of Christmas? Anyway, I'm looking forward to expressing my gratitude each day for the blessings I have. I wish you all a Happy New Year.

Disney Deals

We are thinking of taking the kiddos to Disneyland in March. Anyone know of any deals? It is $150 a pop for a 3 day park hopper. OUCH! I have heard of credit unions in the past who have offered discount tickets but I don't have any info. I hope you are all blowing at least a portion of your tax refund too just to make me feel better :)

Merry Christmas!

Here is our last minute Christmas card. Hopefully you will be receiving one in the mail :). Let's just say Josh has excited eyes in every one. He can't decide if he's more excited for Christmas or his birthday (Dec. 27th). We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sam (10), Josh (7), Hannah (5)

Benjamin (2)

A new room just in time for Christmas

Here are the pictures I promised. This is the entry way.

Here is a close up of the pillows and couch.

Here is the the room from the entry. It turned out so great. Thank you Caitlin!

The pictures on Caitlin's blog are far superior. Check out her link, and yes, my kids did those self-portraits. It was very scary to let them have artistic license.