A better shot

Our kids complained about getting their pictures taken for the third Sunday.  We did manage to  get a better shot.  

I want s'more

After all these years, Jarom finally had a chance to purchase some camping gear for christmas.  Here we all are enjoying a trial camp upstairs in our house.  Cole and Kristy are going to need some extra practice, but as you can see the rest of us are ready to head out.  They were especially excited about the seperate rooms and a remote control battery powered light.  Excuse the underwear.  Cooper is strutting his stuff.

Sinterklas and olliebollen

This year we started the tradition of Sinterklas from My mission.  We've had to modify it a bit, but the kids got out the wooden shoes for the patron saint of children.  We had surprises and made and ate Olliebollen (fried pastries that are similar to doughnuts).  We sang dutch songs and learned a little bit about the dutch culture and people.  It was fun for dad to tell mission stories about Sinterklas and eating warm olliebollen on cold cold holiday night years ago in the Netherlands.

Our best shot

This was our attempt at a sunday morning family picture.  We had some funny faces and a wandering Cole.  We love grandma's outfits!

Our little muscian

Brynn had her first recital with her new teacher.  She did such a good job.  I don't know how they can memorize all those songs with bowing and notes.  She has been practicing hard and we love to hear her play.  

Too cute to leave off the blog

cole and shay spend some time outdoors.  The weather has cooled considerably....we even had a hint of snow.  Even with the cold weather, Shayla won't wear a jacket.  Compared to weather in Ohio, this is nice.

The joys of construction for consumption

Let the Sugar frosting flow.  One piece of candy for the house, one piece for the tummy.  Following a family tradition, we made our gingerbread houses.  As soon as the houses were completed, they had already started nibbling away.