Elwyn's Gymnastics Performance

Twice a year Elwyn's gymnastics class has a performance.  This was Elwyn's first time to perform.  She was so excited to wear her costume and put her hair up.  The highlight was when she got to wear Mom's makeup.  Her class did a dance and then each girl got to do something on their own.  Elwyn decided to do this type of roll she has been working on.  I don't have a video of that, my camera is in need of replacement. (We are still working on a cartwheel.)  She was so proud of herself and we were proud of her.

Suckers

I made a new years resolution to learn to make suckers.  I have it down really well now. Almost all of my suckers turn out. It is such a touchy recipe!  It has to be perfect or the suckers taste funny.  If you ever want to try to make them I recommend having someone show you first.  Now I am collecting molds for the different holidays and different flavors.

Jewelery Class

You can't see the pattern but it is lacy flowers.  I don't have a very good camera.

I signed up to take a jewelry class this semester and  thought it would be a beading class.  Boy was I wrong!  It is a metal working class!  You solder silver rings and hammer stuff into then size you want.  The first day she gave is a silver piece of wire and taught us to make a beautiful printed ring.  I am so excited!  I am going to make bangle bracelets next and an opal ring.

Funny Pictures

Just having fun with the camera.

Doughnuts

Andy got me a mini doughnut maker for Christmas.  We have had a lot of fun with it.

Christmas

Thank you to The Chris Redford family.  We love the jeep!  The kids came home to it after we came home from Mom's.  It was like Christmas all over again.

Daniel had a blast driving it back and forth in the living room after all the other kids went to bed.

Daniel with his new laptop.  Thank you Grandma Copping.  He plays with it everyday.

Daniel getting a car someone from our church secret Santa ed us.

Tanner being silly with a box.

Tanner's primary teacher gave him a Book of Mormon with his name on it.  He loved it and took it to church with him.

Daniel with a saxophone we got him.  It is a real trainer instrument.  He loves is so much he takes it to bed with him often.

Tanner opening a family game.  Thank you Chris Redford family.

Elwyn getting an animated dog someone secret Santa ed us.

Sorry there are not more pictures but our camera was acting funny.  Everyone had a wonderful time playing with cousins and opening presents.  Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Christmas something wonderful.  A special thanks to Aunt Becky and Uncle Charlie for the Wii.  We use it every day.  Sometimes all day....Just kidding. But we do love it.

School Performance

Elwyn is in the front in purple PLs looking down.

Tanner is in the front in blue PJs.

This year the school did the Polar Express.  All the kids were really excited to go to school in their PJs.  They all sang really well and Elwyn spent the next few days singing around the house.