Christmas Party

SLB sponsored a Christmas party for kids on Saturday morning.  It was held at a playground in Kemang.  The kids had a lot of fun and Santa even made an appearance!  It had been awhile since Mommy dug out her digital camera and took pictures.  Mommy decided that the party might be a good opportunity to get some nice pictures of the kids.

   

 

 

 

Meeting the Teacher

Katelyn will be starting school on Monday.  Yesterday we went to the school so she could meet the teacher and see her classroom.  We got there a little early so we went to the school library and checked out a few books.  Katelyn looked at the books while we were waiting.  When it was our turn to meet the teacher, she was a little shy at first.  The teacher and her aides all know Audrey since she was in that class.  Katelyn warmed up a bit during the meeting.  She wrote her name for the teacher.  She also went and did some painting and played with play dough while Mommy met with her teacher.  Mommy is probably as nervous as Katelyn is about starting school.  It will definitely be a change for  both of us.  So, come Monday, Katelyn will be off to school with Joseph and Audrey.  She will ride the bus there with Joseph and Audrey and then she will come home before lunchtime.  Mommy and Daddy hope she will enjoy school and have a good year. 

First Day of School

Joseph and Audrey headed back to school today. Mommy made onion pancakes for breakfast. The kids love them. Mommy thought we were doing pretty good on time but the bus was already downstairs waiting. Mommy tried to snap a few pics but Audrey was not feeling very cooperative.

Joseph and Audrey were pretty happy when they got home. They said they had a good first day at school.

Cello Performance

Below is a video of Joseph’s most recent cello performance at the all school assembly. He was so brave to play in front of all the students and their parents. The cellists started the musical performance. Joseph’s friend Matthew went first. Joseph was second on the program. He did a really good job. The head of the Music Temple program (the company that is contracted to teach music at the school) said that he was really impressed with the improvement that Joseph had made this semester in playing the cello. Joseph does like to play the cello, but like with most kids, getting him to practice can often be quite an ordeal. Joseph said that he would like to continue to play cello next term so that was good to hear.

Budding Artist

Mommy wanted to do some painting this morning. Nunu wanted to paint too so Mommy set her up with a canvas, brushes, and acrylic paint.  She took her painting very seriously.  Nunu probably sat and painted for 30 minutes to an hour.  Mommy took some fun pictures of her as she painted.

Eight Years Old!

Joseph turned 8 recently.  Mommy can hardly believe that so much time has gone by.  The little guy is not so little anymore.  Joseph is super active.  He always wants to be doing something.  He loves to play soccer, basketball, and ping pong. Recently he has asked to start playing badminton too.  Joseph also loves to read and spends a lot of time at the school library.  His favorite computer game is Minecraft, and he likes to play it whenever he has the chance.  Joseph started playing the cello last term.  He is making good progress and seems to enjoy music quite a bit. Joseph is also very interested in photography.  He has been actively participating in a Project 365 with Mommy.  He asked for a digital camera for his birthday.  Mommy and Daddy bought him his own camera so that he can take lots of pictures!

Now that he is old enough to be baptized, Joseph decided that he wanted to wait to be baptized in the summer so that extended family could be there for the occasion. We are all looking forward to his baptism this summer.

On Joseph’s actual birthday, he went to his friend’s birthday party so his party was scheduled for today.  Joseph asked for a Lego theme party.  He loves Lego!  We had a great time playing games, racing Lego cars, playing soccer, and eating pizza and cake.  Joseph said he had a great time at his party.  Mommy is glad.

Audrey is 6!

Mommy can’t believe that Audrey is 6 years old!  It is amazing how quickly time flies.  Audrey is as silly and spunky as ever.  We love our little Audrey girl.