My new most embarassing moment...

Last night was our ward Christmas party. My sister Laurie and I were asked to put together a couple of musical numbers. We decided on our old stand-by "Star Bright" with my dad playing guitar, and for the other number, I played "Away in a Manger" on my violin with Laura accompanying me on the piano. Because I HATE tuning in front of a crowd, I tuned my violin before the program started, and tucked it safely away until it was time to play. Just before playing, I quietly plucked the strings to make sure I was still in tune...everything was fine. The song was going well, then halfway through, it happened...the lowest string (G) slipped out of tune WHILE I was playing (something that has NEVER happened to me before, even in private, but now I had the entire ward there to experience this "first" with me). Because most of the notes were played on that string, there was nothing I could do but stop and re-tune it. The worst part, it wouldn't stay. It felt like an eternity before I could get it to stay in tune and continue the song. I just wanted to crawl in a hole and die! To make matters worse, after it was all over, Steve lovingly pointed out to me that I was BRIGHT red...niiiiiice. I'm so glad the whole ward was there to share in my embarrassment :P

Because 1 month is never long enough...

I just HAD to put my Christmas music on here "early". I can never get enough of it in just a month! If you have any favorite Christmas songs that aren't on my play list, please, please, PLEASE let me know. I'm always looking for more :)

Halloween

Jennah was a 50's girl, Stevie couldn't make up his mind what he wanted to be, so I decided that he was going to be Batman again. Kirstie was a little ballerina kitty...totally her idea, I only made the costume.

And I was....SUPERMOM!!! (notice the "tool" belt...complete with 1st aid kit, toys, crayons, baby wipes and anything else you might need in a mommy emergency!) My amazing mother embroidered the logo for me.

Steve was the cockroach guy from "Men in Black"...nice huh?!?!

Another proud moment...

Friday, Jennah got a P.A.W.S. award for honesty. I don't think she'll ever stop amazing me! All the students that got awards that day...

(and yes, in case you were wondering, the principal is wearing P.J.'s and slippers. It was his Halloween costume)

For anyone who was wondering...

...does it snow in Snowflake?
YES IT DOES!!! And we LOVE it!!!

Proud...

This morning, Jennah's school (Snowflake Intermediate) held their 1st term awards assembly. They gave out awards for perfect attendance, honorable mention, Principals list, and Superintendent's list (the last three were for academic achievement). Jennah was awarded with none other than............drum roll please.....
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Just look at the percentage, and yes, it's for ALL subjects! I don't think I ever got that high in just one subject when I was in grade school, let alone all of them at the same time!

What was even more amazing, was the amount of students that received awards. I'm definitely proud to be a Lobo, and even more proud to be Jennah's mom! She is simply amazing!!

What are your thoughts?

School pictures came in Tuesday. Stevie's is definitely a keeper, but Kirsties, we're not sure about. It's okay, but she's doing her silly "nerd" smile that she does quite often when she's trying to be silly, or is just nervous. What do you think, should we take a chance with re-takes, or stick with this one?

On the positive side, one thing I do like about this picture, is that you can see her eye color really well. Most people think her eyes are brown because they are so dark, but (in my opinion) they are the most beautiful and unique dark hazel :) Mr. photogenic...I don't think this boy ever takes a "bad" picture.

Jennah's pictures won't be in until tomorrow, so I'll (hopefully) have hers up then.

Giddyap!

Friday was "Cowboy Day" in Stevie's kindergarten class. He of course, had to go all out, head to toe. He even has spurs "that jingle jangle jingle"!

Enjoy the cuteness that is Stevie!!!
Of course, the photo shoot wouldn't be complete without a "cool cowboy" pose.

Love, love LOVE this boy!!!!!

Hooray for 80's Night!

Tonight for our Young Women's activity, we had 80's night. We have an AWESOME group of young women, and we had a blast sweatin' to Richard Simmons! It was fun hearing the girls explain how they came up with their lovely outfits. I'm so glad Yvette had the courage to break out the "fat suit". She provided us with some great moments...I just wish we would have thought to bring a video camera...darn it!

Here's the whole gang minus two (we were taking pictures) sisters... Cara & Hannah, and a friend they brought along for the fun

...and my totally 80's outfit...thanks to my sister Lynnette (who never throws anything out)

...and a kiss good night...