I'll start here since I'm still so pleased with what a great job she did. Molly had her 1st piano recital last night, and she did great. Maybe I'm a weirdo, but I genuinely enjoy watching piano recitals, school band concerts, anything like that. I thought all the kids did a really good job. When talk of the recital started in October, she was not into it at all. Being a pain in the ass mother, I forced my will on her and before she could say "Therapy" a song was picked. For all of October and most of November, she insisted that she would never be able to do it. It would be impossible, she wasn't good enough, people will boo her. Somewhere towards the end of November, she was able to play the song and although still apprehensive, she softened a bit. I even was able to stop bribing and forcing her to practice. Last night after assuring her that if someone booed her all of the other parents and I would collectively kick their ass, she agreed to give it try. A nice new dress didn't hurt either. She had a couple tough moments, but she persevered and finished strong. I asked her if she was proud of herself and she said she really was and that she thought she did a good job. I'm glad I imposed my will on her.
I give you, We Three Kings!
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Jon Isaac and Molly with Mr. Millis. Jon Isaac did great too. Holly and I were so relieved they didn't start balling and quit.
Maggie was a supportive sister.
My Christmas room. This is about all I can manage as far as decorating goes, so it pretty much stops at this room.
We bought Dink a new bed and Maggie rode around Sam's club like this.
She looks so peaceful.
Nothing like a yoga play date with your friend!
Followed by a picnic!
Maggie loves dressing up at the Jordan's house. Holly thought she looked like a bar wench hahaha.
The kid's had a blast at Colbie's 5th birthday! This was their favorite activity: Playing with the drain pipe. They would push it up the hill, get inside and roll it down. Molly came home with some scratches, but I think it was worth it. I told Ramsey, "I know what the girls are going to ask for for Christmas!"
Malia had a face painter at her party.
Looking a little too pleased with herself if you ask me
Haircuts! They are always wanting to chop off their hair. There was no sense in fighting it. We're all very happy now.
I'll finish with some fancy pictures that we had taken in November. Andrea Hauck took them and they turned out great!
My Christmas room. This is about all I can manage as far as decorating goes, so it pretty much stops at this room.
We bought Dink a new bed and Maggie rode around Sam's club like this.
She looks so peaceful.
Nothing like a yoga play date with your friend!
Followed by a picnic!
The kid's had a blast at Colbie's 5th birthday! This was their favorite activity: Playing with the drain pipe. They would push it up the hill, get inside and roll it down. Molly came home with some scratches, but I think it was worth it. I told Ramsey, "I know what the girls are going to ask for for Christmas!"
Haircuts! They are always wanting to chop off their hair. There was no sense in fighting it. We're all very happy now.
