Winter Games 2012-Freestyle

We made it through another Winter Games.  It was fun having it at our rink and I think it went really well.  There were a few little problems, but nothing major.  I had the opportunity to help out with the registration desk and handing out awards.  I have to say, that after handing out awards Paige made me even more proud as a mom.  I was shocked at some of the girls and the way they treated others.  Honestly, there were a few that I wanted to knock right of the top of the podium, but I contained myself....

Paige did a great job and took 4th place!  This was a new level for her and there was some really good competition. Poor thing was sick too, when we got home from the rink on Saturday night she had a fever of 103.  Great job Paigey! We love you! 

Winter Games 2012-Showcase

Winter Games is here again.  Tonight Paige had her Showcase program, Singing In The Rain.  She did great and took third place! This time they combined Freeskate 5 and Freeskate 6 so she had some pretty good competition.  We are so proud of her, she has worked really hard on her camel spin.  On Saturday she will be competing again.  Good Luck Paige!

At the end you can hear a bunch of laughter.  They let you throw items on the ice for the skaters this time.  Logan has a great arm, but his aim was a little off.  It ended up two sections over.  Love ya Logan!

Christmas 2011

We had another great Christmas this year.  It was a very busy holiday weekend with family, some which we don't see very often.  We started with lunch at the Porcupine Grill after Shaun and RJ got into town and then dinner at Grandpa Old Guy's and Grandma D's.  Christmas Eve was at my moms where we had our usual clam chowder, ham, and funeral potatoes.  It was so good! We opened presents there and then we headed home to wait for Santa.  Shaun and RJ stayed at our house that night so they could watch the kids in the morning.  It was really nice to have them there and I'm glad they could share the morning with us.  Grandma Kathy, Grandpa Bill, Great Grandma Holt, Grandpa Old Guy, Grandma D, Matt, and Lexi also came over to see what Santa brought.  Then we were off to Uncle Mike and Aunt Robin's for brunch.  We hung out there for awhile and then back up to Grandpa Old Guys for dinner. On Monday morning we went to visit Great Grandma Nancy and then Monday night we had a big family dinner for the entire Farr side.  It was nice to see them because it has been about a year since we have seen many of them. Aunt Janet and Anthony were also in town and visited us on Tuesday.

Santa didn't disappoint us this year.  We muse have been really good this year, or maybe Santa was just too busy to notice.  Paige got lots of clothes, books, pi's that match her American Girl doll, lots of toys, and her Kindle.  Allison got her vacuum (she has already killed the batteries in it), pink and blue diamonds, clothes, toys, and an Innotab (which is a kiddie version of a tablet).  They were spoiled!  Mike was excited about the XBOX 360 and I got a very nice new camera.  No more point and shoot cameras for me.  Now I just need to figure out all the settings.  

Christmas Programs and Cookies

This year Paige had two holiday programs at school. The first one was her orchestra concert.  It was the first time she has played her violin in front of people and she did an amazing job.  She has improved so much over the last few months.  We now here music instead of a screeching instrument!

The other one was her yearly singing program.  Every grade sings a couple of songs.  They did a great job.  Paige was the teachers helper and turned the music for her.  It made it a little harder to see her because she wasn't under the lights, but we were able to get a little closer to her.

Nice work Paigey! We are very proud of you!

The weekend before Christmas we decorated sugar cookies and made chocolate chip cookies.  The kids love doing this and I love that we have these traditions.  I don't think it would seem like Christmas without all the cookie and candy making.  

Ready for Christmas

We have been busy the past couple of weeks getting ready for Christmas. Now that it's Christmas Eve the kids are bursting at the seams. Here's what we've been up to the past few weeks.....

 We decorated our new tree.  This year we ended up with a huge 9 foot tree.

 We went to zoo lights. This year it was pretty chilly, but it was still fun.  The only bad part was trying to find parking.  It was a lot busier than it has been in the past.

 We decorated ginger bread houses, cookies, and made some yummy candy at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

 And of course we went to see Santa.  I wish I had a picture of Santa's expression when Allison told him she wanted a vacuum for Christmas.  I think he was pretty shocked, but he told Allison it would be on it's way....