NUTCRACKER Dec 2009

The Nutcracker Ballet is a wonderful tradition in our town. Each year the kids and I (and much of the rest of Bartlesville) get dressed up on Sunday afternoon to go watch the production. The ballet allows students from all local studios to try out and participate. They practice hard for about 10 weeks to get ready for ballet. This was the first year that any of our children participated. Charlie was a child at the party and also a page. RandiKate was a soldier and a trumpeteer They had a great experience!

Chandler's good friend Rachel was "Clara" one of the stars of the show

RandiKate with the professional ballet dancers. What an experience for her!

Ms Charlotte is the artistic director and the one that makes this all happen.

Charlie and some of the boys

Charlie in his page costume. He and his partner pushed "Clara" in her sleigh.

RandiKate as a Trumpeteer

Emma Cone and RandiKate in their soldier costumes backstage

John Cone played "Fritz" this year next to Rachel. He and Charlie killing time backstage. These are their party attire costumes.

RandiKate Dances

We are so thankful for our local dance studio Stage Art Productions! RandiKate takes ballet, jazz and tap classes once a week and looks forward to her time learning and with friends. In December, we enjoyed their Christmas: More Than a Story production. I so appreciate that I don't have to worry about whether or not the costumes, dance moves, or music will be inappropriate for my girls!

She and one of her closest friends Emma. Good friends are priceless in our life!

Easter 2010

I have been looking forward to Easter Sunday. I love the season, remembering that Jesus conquered death and has risen! I enjoy the time together with family in church worshiping together and then afterward playing at Grandma's farm. This year my plans were thwarted a little. Because of sickness, George and I had to stay behind. Bo took the kids to church then out to Grandma's. Grammy & Pops, Ben & Stacy (and kids), Summer (and kids), Jim & Connie (and kids) all had a wonderful time together. When they came home, my older kids took something from each of their baskets to put in eggs to hide for George. It was a proud Mommy moment! He was so happy to hunt eggs! He said, "Do we get to use guns?" Yes, this is Oklahoma!


Lily Hunting eggs at Grandma's

Grandmadele and some of the grandkids and great grandkids

Our Six Sweeties

George and Lily are the best of friends

NEWSFLASH

We are WAY too busy!

Surprise Playset

We received an amazing gift this week! Some of our dear friends are moving and asked us if we would like to have their playset! They knew it would be loved and well used! We are all so excited! We are thankful for a little warmer weather to be able to play outside!

Late 4th of July Post

We spent the 4th at my parents. It was a great time!



OOOOOH! What can I do with all of these explosives???!!! Be afraid!








COUSINS make the best of friends!



She did NOT enjoy all the noise!


Decided to watch from inside as well!

Trick or Treating

We live in a small neighborhood and it was a perfect night to walk around and visit with the neighbors. We had a couple of friends over also! Many of the houses were decked out with kids friendly activities and costumes. My favorite was the H1N1 couple dressed in pink pig suits.

What a cute pirate!

A bunch of gifts!

Visiting with her friends.

Dinosaur man showing off his loot!

We enjoyed treats with our friend Buzz!

Awesome Boys!