This week in review..

Here were Kate's bonus spelling words last Friday: 

I don't remember 1st grade words like this, but I'm happy she liked the challenge. 

James got to bring the snack to Pre-School:

 We went to the mall to a story time.  He made a snowflake:

 

and while we were there we rode the carousel:

 Bruce had pack meeting:

 Kate's best buddy moved to Ohio- she is still very sad about it, but we're glad there is "Facetime" and that they can still talk and show each other things. 

 Jane's friend also moved.  This picture was taken after Jane's choir concert.

Bruce's friend moved too and here he is with a bunch of buddies at a party we had:



My wonderful friend Deb gave my kids a whole bunch of books that her girls were done with.  We LOVE them!!!

Silly James and Susie: 

 Also- Jane got honored at school and is on the "Wall of Fame"

* It's been a REALLY REALLY REALLY cold week, but we've still kept busy.

Happy Birthday #9 !

Today is Bruce's Birthday!  

It's also a Snow Day! 

He requested doughnut holes, hash-browns, eggs, sausage, and 2 types of juice for breakfast.  Yikes! 

In the morning we opened presents 

 

and thank you Grandma Miller:

Right now some of his buddies came over to play while the girls are at friend's houses.  Tonight the party continues with dinner, cake, and a movie!  

 The girls made him this perfect sign!

Happy New Year 2014!

 On New Year's Eve my beautiful friend invited us over to eat some Chinese Food, play BINGO:

 

 

 And PARTY!!!

Happy New Year Everyone!

Christmas 2013!

This past week has been awesome!  I love the Spirit of the Season.  Everyone is happy, generous, and we were lucky to be surrounded by such great family and friends.  Here are some pictures~ 

Christmas Eve: 

We had a delicious dinner of homemade rolls, ham, potatoes, salad, stuffed mushrooms, yum...   My friend Amy M dropped by with a delicious plate of cookies- just in time for dessert and to leave some for Santa.

My sister Melissa and her family had us for Christmas this year.  She gave us some awesome Oklahoma BBQ sauce, an ice cream scoop, Scentsy BYU candle warmer, a Willow Tree for me, a cool picture of New York, and SKYLANDER SWAPFORCE!!!  The kids were super excited.

 Christmas morning stair picture:

 James was happy: 

Kate was happy: 

 

 Bruce was happy:

 And Jane was happy (mainly because Andy was here:) 

They each got a marshmallow gun:

 My parents sent us this beautiful frame with our wedding invitation and picture in it: 

 Brad's parents gave us their favorite gift from their wedding- this wonderful cheese knife: 

We spent most of the day watching movies, playing games, and relaxing in the foot spa:

 We LOVE books from Grandparents too:

We had 2 fabulous families over for Christmas dinner:

 Cards from so many amazing friends and family-  we REALLY love them and love seeing your smiling faces:

 We hope you also had a Very Merry Christmas and will have a Happy New Year!

Ice Storm Pictures for Lissa and More Holiday Celebrations..

Yesterday I was talking with my sister in OK about the ice storm there and I said that I don't think we've ever had one.  This morning I woke up to this: 

 It's beautiful:

 

We had a busy week of school and church and piano and dance celebrations.  Here are some highlights:

 Bruce had a piano recital yesterday afternoon:

We love his teacher!

 James had a fun party at his preschool: 

 Kate got to have a party at school also.     Last week she had a dance recital:

On Monday night we went with Jane and her violin teacher and one other student to a nursing home for her recital: 

 

 We got LOTS and LOTS of snow last week and then on Thursday is rained and rained and melted it all away.  I did get this picture of the boys and Susie Q playing- love it!

 At our ward Christmas party Bruce invited his friends and they got to meet Santa:

 * Kate got to decorate 3 Gingerbread houses this year: