December Events

Kimee had her winter orchestra concert on Dec. 6. Afterwards we had a chance to go to the Polar Express in Lindon. It is such a neat experience. First, the train takes you through some cutsey Christmas stuff and to the North Pole. There, the kids got to talk to Santa. Before moving on, he explains the meaning of Christmas. As you are leaving the North Pole, Santa asks everyone to sing Silent Night. The train then goes through a series of scenes and large pictures of the life of Christ. It is really reverent and special.

We got a lot of snow in December.

 Dec. 18

 Dec. 7

 Maddi had her Christmas program on Dec. 18.

The Christmas sing was extra special since Kimee was in the orchestra. They played a few songs at the beginning.

On Saturday, Dec. 21, we had a really fun family Christmas party at Pete's. Each family brought one type of Minute to Win It. We did everything from Oreos to cups to life savers. Then we played Christmas songs on the pipe bells. We love having time with our cousins and family!

Christmas fun

We have had a very fun first week of December. On Wednesday, we went to "Family Night" at the Festival of Trees. I think I took Kimee when she was maybe 2, so a trip up was overdue. The kids were amazed at all the trees. Audrey was really upset that all we were doing was looking. I think she thought "festival" meant we would be doing some activities or games. We did get yummy cinnamon rolls and delicious, fresh caramel apples. We didn't have time to see all the trees, but some of our favorites were one with a really cool playhouse, camping, Build-a-Bears at the Masquerade Ball, and Monsters University. It was really crowded up there, so just getting around all the people took time. It was a great way to start off our Christmas.

On Friday, Kimee had her orchestra Christmas concert at school. Afterwards, we got to go to the North Pole on the Stringtown Train. It was wonderful and amazing. Maddi's favorite part was the train, Kimee's was the pictures of Jesus growing up, and Audrey's was the North Pole and Santa. Afterwards we went and had a pizza and movie night in mom's classroom. We watched Swan Princess Christmas and The Search for Santa Paws while mom tried to get caught up.

Saturday morning, we got up bright and early to head to Thanksgiving Point for the annual AEA movie. We got to see Disney's new movie, Frozen. We all LOVED it! We can't wait to get the soundtrack and DVD when it comes out. We weren't surprised to find it totally snowing hard when we got out of the movie.

After playing, sledding, shoveling, and hot tubbing in the snow all day, with hot chocolate breaks in between; it is now time for a fire, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, and another Christmas movie.
Life is so good!

let's give it another try

I have been getting mad at myself for not keeping up on my blog. So many times, I have wanted to type up the fun, cute stuff that is happening, but I don't have time to hook up my camera/phone, download the pictures, edit them, add them on, etc. So I had this idea that I should just type in the text of what I want to say while it is fresh on my mind, and then later add on the photos.
So here's to seeing if this method will work!

Fall Fun

More bike rides!

We finally were able to get into horseback riding at a barn really close to our school. It works out perfectly to go right after school. The girls love it. Audrey is doing such a good job as a beginner. The teacher has commented several times on her strength and determination.

 Sept. 21

Maddi and Audrey did gymnastics this semester. They both made friends in their class, which made it more fun.

Kimee

Kimee got all dressed up for Jaqueline's Harry Potter party on Nov. 9. It was so amazing, from the owl delivered invitation, to all the Hogwarts activities.

Back to the eye doctor for a new prescription. Poor Kimee's eyes keep changing so much, she can barely see with her glasses. This time we got contacts!

Kimee took an after school art class with Miss Bybee. She really like the art they did, but we didn't want to keep them forever. Here are some pictures instead.

Halloween