First half of December

We had our Ward Christmas party.  They did the Nativity.

Evan competed in robotics.  They did amazing!

They won the Excellence award which qualifies them for State! They were so happy!

Evan also had his choir concert.  The boys had their band concert.  They all did amazing.  I love watching them show off their talents.

We clean the church every Saturday and Santa showed up.

Of course my kids told Santa things that I have never heard.  lol

Even Leah talked to Santa.

Michael took his turn too!

We also had my work party.  The kids love playing and visiting the animals before the party.

 

Thanksgiving, Orchestra and Joshua Birthday

We did our annual Turkey trot.  

It was pouring rain but we had fun.

Dallin didn't want his picture but he was there too.  

Leah won in her age division.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I forgot to take pictures of the people and food.  I did grab this one of Aaron and his mess.  He got flour all over the floor.

Leah had her orchestra concert.  They sounded good.  She has been working so hard.  Next up is solo/ensemble.

Joshua turned 16!  I can't believe it.

He requested Jessica's lemon cake.  

He is driving now.  He still just has his permit but it is so scary teaching a kid to drive in a big city.  He is doing great.  He has even done the highway.

Aaron and Evan got a little sick but got better just in time to finish out the school year in 2022.

 

Halloween, Robotics and end of band

Robotics tournaments have started.

Evan's team made finals this last tournament.

For Halloween I took the younger three to a Haunted House.  They enjoyed it.  

Area Band competition was a little rainy but I was so proud of their hard work.

I picked up Mom and Jenny and took them to cheer the boys on.

Evan was a knight for Halloween.  Michael made his armor. 

Wednesday, Cousin It and Pugsly for Halloween.  

Michael made these swords so the kids have been having a great time. 

Our Halloween pumpkins.

Aaron at school counting the seeds in his pumpkin.

The first robotics tournament was a little a rough but they learned a lot.

Aaron's winning pumpkin.

Joshua and Dallin had a high school party at our house.

It turned out better than I excepted.  I was a little nervous.  lol

UIL got all 1s in all areas so we they got a trophy.  

 

Bandtober

I took the older boys to a college fair.  We had fun talking to them about their programs.

Evan has been doing fun projects at the library.  He made this robotic arm.  He as made a submarine, viking ship and pumpkin launcher.  I love the library.

Dallin finished up Cross country.  He took 2 minutes off his 5k.  I am so impressed!

The boys have been working so hard on their marching show.  I am amazed with their dedication and hard work.  I am so proud of how they are handling and maintaining grades and all this time at band.

Aaron is enjoying being goalie.  It drives me crazy.  I have a hard time watching all these kids come at my boy's face trying to kick the ball.  Joshua was goalie too so I should be used to it but I am not.

Evan also tried goalie.  He did a good job too.  He has scored several goals this year too.  He has really blossomed in soccer.

 

Sun up to sun down I feel like these  boys are working.  This band competition I had to drop them off at 4 am.  

 

Birthday, Soccer, CC, Band

Happy Birthday to my baby boy!  Aaron turned 6!  He is so much fun.  He asked for an alligator cake.

Dallin had taken 2 minutes off of his 5k.  He is doing great!  It is so fun for me to watch and inspiring me to run faster.

We rode horses and swam for Aaron's Birthday.

Kim is an amazing friend that let us use his horses and pool  Aaron had a great time!

It ended up being the perfect day.  

We had the party smack dab between cross country and a foot ball game.  

He loved all of his gifts!

Labor day we went to the lake.  We played a little volleyball

We grilled some burgers and hot dogs.

we kayaked and paddle board.  

We also went to the parade.

We saw our favorite band at the parade.

I made Leah volunteer with me at the football game.  We fill water jugs and collect music.

It was interesting watching the show from ground level.

We started soccer.  

The kids all played so well.  I am so impressed with how well they are playing.

We had game night at Aaron's school.

He was so excited to show off the school.

Homecoming came and went.  The boys preformed well and in the full uniform.  Competition season is coming up quick.

I managed to squeeze in one race.  We did it for the medal.  It was fun!  I only missed one soccer game for it, so not too bad.