December 11, 2008

Ellie's earned all of her ribbons in Advanced Beginner gymnastics. Now she's ready to move on to Intermediate!

December 10, 2008

Today was C and E's RE class's Christmas play. I had heard it was a 10 minute one in their classroom. If I'd known there would be costumes and props, I'd have invited everyone. Conor had a speaking part, along with the other angels, but you can't really hear the video. Pictures will have to suffice.



One of the Wise People:

The angel Gabriel:

The best performers:

The thief who tried to take the gifts after it was all over:

December 9, 2008

There's a new game at our house - Ring Around the 'Rowie'. It's usually played with 2 six year olds and a toddler, and it's usually quite a bit wilder than this. It always, however, ends with the toddler pleading "Moh. Moh." while signing his version of more.

December 8, 2008

At 7:00, after Rowan is in bed, it's reading time. That or flash cards with Daddy.

December 6, 2008

Poor Rowan gets no attention. None at all.

December 5, 2008

Conor joined in Rowan's 15 month photo shoot. And while it seems like the 5th might be late to take Rowan's monthly picture, you'd be surprised at how on time it is, comparatively speaking.

December 4, 2008

Santa made his annual visit to our library on Thursday. In preparation, Ellie wrote a new letter.

Both Conor and Ellie were nervous, as usual. While we were waiting in line, we heard Santa asking other kids what they did to be good. Conor hates to be caught off guard, so we started talking about what they do to be good. Ellie came up with listening and being nice, but Conor's reaction was to get mad. Then when he was on Santa's lap, Conor actually forgot what he wanted. He tried to check his list, but couldn't find the main present. Very panic stricken visit with Santa! And you can't tell from the picture, but Rowan was screaming. Fortunately Conor and Ellie have been coached enough to "look at the camera no matter what"! Santa needs to learn that too.