Christmas

Angel?

What kind of angel is this?

Austin's gift from Santa

Joseph

On Christmas Eve, we went to my mom's and did our annual nativity.  Luckily James had his phone because I forgot my camera.  Then the highlight of Christmas was talking on skype to Austin.  He looks great, 26 lbs. thinner, and sound great.  We are extremely happy that he is doing so well and loving his mission.

Snow Day

I can remember only one snow day when I was in Jr. High.  It was for bus students only and my mom made us walk to Bill Wimmer's for ride in the snowplow to school.  Today was the first snow day I remember that everyone got to stay home.  We woke up to an additional 16 inches of snow piled onto the 12 or so inches from yesterday!  Sad because of the Christmas parties and presents and singing planned for today but happy to start Christmas vacation a day early!

Christmas Tree

We finally got our tree on Thursday!  Robbie and I decorated it and set up his train!

Thanksgiving in Portland

After a very long but adventureous 20 hour drive, we arrived at Gina's for a delightful Thanksgiving break.  Gina and Max are wonderful hosts and we enjoyed Max's family too.  Lots of football, good food, and great conversation!  What more could you ask for?

General Patton aka Robbie

State Capital and Wax Museum

On Tuesday, my class went on a field trip to the State Capital.  Our representative took us on a tour. It was pretty cool for the students.  I learned a lot as well about the process of presenting a bill and getting it passed.  The students got to sit in the House seats and hear about the history of the building and the room.  Representative Painter also bought them pizza and cookies and sadly that was the highlight for most of them.  

Robbie's wax museum was on Thursday.  He did awesome!

The One and Only Halloween Picture From Halloween