We just got home from the park... it was too beautiful a day to be inside. Noah loves wide open spaces. He could walk for days and not get tired. The boy also loves slides. You should hear him giggle as he zooms down.
Noah desperately wants to ride Amelia's new scooter. He stands on it every chance he gets. Amelia is not the best sharer, but she learning.
You can tell a good time was had by all just by looking at last photo. We were WORN out!
The kiddos are getting ready to cheer on the Heels in tomorrow's game against Oklahoma. To say Lee is nervous is an UNDERSTATEMENT... but, he's trying his hardest to hide it.
It must be like looking into a mirror for Lee... that Noah is a spitting image of his dad.
Today, Amelia's class put on a performance of nursery rhymes. What a treat! They've been learning them over the past few weeks and I'm so impressed. I can't believe how many Amelia has memorized.
She's been a practicing fool... in her room, at dinner, in the bathtub, while playing with her horse farm, in the car, while dancing... she hasn't stopped singing since they started this lesson in class. She does it almost subconsciously.
Amelia was in her element this morning. From the moment the kids walked into the classroom ("HI MOM! HI DAD!") until the final bow (big wave to the crowd), Amelia didn't let up. Loved her confidence... but, what does this mean when she's thirteen? Watch out!
She's clearly not afraid of an audience, as evident in the last video - "Finale!" I'm not sure if she's just dancing or trying out for an air-guitar competition. The girl has got some moves.
After the performance a classmate's mom came up to me -- "She's such a ham!" There's no hiding I'm Amelia's mother. I have to admit, I love it... I'm so proud of my girl.
What a great celebration it was! Noah loved his party... so many wonderful presents thanks to GG, Granddad, Uncle Scott, Aunt Joan and Uncle Chris... yummy yummy cupcakes... and lots of love from his Brinson family. Aside from dearly missing his California peeps, it was a perfect day.
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So hard to choose a few photos from my sweet boy's celebration... indulge me if you will.
I was woken up this morning by a very excited little girl... "Mom, Mom, MOM... there's SNOW! Enough to make snow angels!"
If she had her way, we'd be out there right now - in the 26 degree weather - frolicking in the snow. Thankfully, I've been able to put her off for awhile, so I can fully wake up before I start shivering.
A quick post of some photos of last night's skating lesson (6 of 8). It should be noted that Amelia dressed herself... she wouldn't take off the "adorable" hand-me-down skirt Maddie gave her that she'd been wearing all day. She'd still be wearing it if it wasn't dirty from the rink. The sweater, a favorite gift from Gina, was the only one she'd wear. Of course, she had to also wear Grandma's legwarmers - "just like a real figure skater!"
It had been about three weeks since she last touched the ice... would she remember? I was a bit worried as I watched her march down to the rink door with the confidence of an Olympic skater. My little bird surprised me! While she's still shaky on the ice, the girl gets around. Adding a twirl now and then for some flair.
There's nothing better then having her skate over to me and say "Mom! This is SO much fun!"
Oh, how I love this girl.
---- Waiting for class to being, showing off her skating moves...
Mom, are you sure this helmet fits me? And, tell me again why I can't have a full-face hockey mask like the boys?!?
Look Mom, no hands!
I love the scale of this photo... big rink, tiny girl...
As always, you can find Amelia hanging out with the boys...
We just got home from the park... it was too beautiful a day to be inside. Noah loves wide open spaces. He could walk for days and not get tired. The boy also loves slides. You should hear him giggle as he zooms down. 
The kiddos are getting ready to cheer on the Heels in tomorrow's game against Oklahoma. To say Lee is nervous is an UNDERSTATEMENT... but, he's trying his hardest to hide it. 
Today, Amelia's class put on a performance of nursery rhymes. What a treat! They've been learning them over the past few weeks and I'm so impressed. I can't believe how many Amelia has memorized.
Amelia was in her element this morning. From the moment the kids walked into the classroom ("HI MOM! HI DAD!") until the final bow (big wave to the crowd), Amelia didn't let up. Loved her confidence... but, what does this mean when she's thirteen? Watch out!
She's clearly not afraid of an audience, as evident in the last video - "Finale!" I'm not sure if she's just dancing or trying out for an air-guitar competition. The girl has got some moves.
What a great celebration it was! Noah loved his party... so many wonderful presents thanks to GG, Granddad, Uncle Scott, Aunt Joan and Uncle Chris... yummy yummy cupcakes... and lots of love from his Brinson family. Aside from dearly missing his California peeps, it was a perfect day.
I was woken up this morning by a very excited little girl... "Mom, Mom, MOM... there's SNOW! Enough to make snow angels!"
A quick post of some photos of last night's skating lesson (6 of 8). It should be noted that Amelia dressed herself... she wouldn't take off the "adorable" hand-me-down skirt Maddie gave her that she'd been wearing all day. She'd still be wearing it if it wasn't dirty from the rink. The sweater, a favorite gift from Gina, was the only one she'd wear. Of course, she had to also wear Grandma's legwarmers - "just like a real figure skater!" 
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