Seth's Orchestra Concert

Seth had his first orchestra concert on December 9th. They played four songs and did amazing! I was pleasantly surprised and how well a begging orchestra class could sound. I was also surprised at how many kids there were. Chris, Penny, Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie, Ryan, Kyle, Caleb & I were all as well as the Standages so that was pretty cool for him to have such a big audience. He sits in the back so unfortunately I don't have any good pictures of him. I'm also going to try uploading a video of his performance but so far I haven't had any luck with that so we'll see how that goes.

Seth is on the right leaving the stage after the concert

Uncle Ronald

December 16th, 2008, Uncle Ronald celebrated his 90th birthday! Ronald knew that we were having a birthday party for him but he thought it was going to be just family. What he didn't know is that Lynette called all his old neighbors, current neighbors and friends and invited them also. My cousins Kathy, Stacy and Isaac flew in from Iowa to celebrate with him also. He was definitely surprised by that! The weather was great and the food fabulous! I think everyone had a wonderful time visiting and catching up. I know Uncle Ronald did at least. What an awesome way to honor someone as special as Uncle Ronald. I am very blessed to have Uncle Ronald in my life and I am glad that I got to be a part of his 90th birthday celebration.

The Bunny is Back

Chris must of done a good job for Nestle running as the Nesquick Bunny because they asked him to do it again. This time the weather was a more conducive to running with a big bunny suit on but the not so for the course, which was hilly from the start. He didn't let that stop him though and went on to place in his age group. Way to go Nesquick Bunny!

Chris's friend Peder ran with him as his support runner and official photographer. I think they both had a good time and Chris said Peder was a perfect spokesman for Nestle talking up chocolate milk as a recovery drink. It looks like the bunny was trying it out. I wonder if he got to actually drink any of his milk.

Chris and Peder

Zoo Time

My cousins came from Iowa for Uncle Ronald's 90th birthday. Stacy's son Isaac is the same age as Eryn's so we thought it would be fun to take all the kids to the zoo that Friday morning. Since we had reassured Kathy that there wasn't anything to help with at home she came with us also. It was a little cooler and overcast but there was no rain which made it a great zoo day.

Caleb, Isaac & Kyle

Kyle on the Saguaro slide

Kathy is trying to convince us that she's a sweet as these roses

Kyle

Caleb

Caleb & Eryn

Preschool Christmas Program

The boys were in a Christmas program at school on December 11th. The week before the program they brought home their line so we could help them practice. Because there are more kids in their class than there were lines Kyle and Caleb were both the inn keeper and their shared line was "There is no room in our inn". One night at dinner a couple of days before the program I asked the boys if they knew their line. Without hesitating Kyle replied, "I do. There is no room for our wine". I about choked on my dinner. When I asked him to repeat it he did, "There is no room for our wine". I looked over at him at said "How about, there is no room in our inn" to which he replied "Yeah, that's it". What a goofball!!




The night of the program the sound system wasn't working right so I have no idea what the boys actually said. I have finally gotten a video to upload! Yeah!!!!!! The sound stinks but the boys sure look cute. Kyle is 3rd from left, Caleb is 4th from left.