Raking

Alex loves to help others. She decided this afternoon that she wanted to help Mr. Dibble rake his leaves. Armed with her fabulous new Christmas rake, thanks to Mr. Dibble, (I think he had a brilliant gift!) she went over and finished raking for him. She thinks it is the greatest thing and said she hopes our next house has trees that lose leaves.

He's Off!

Ben was off on his bike today. He did a super job. I was so very proud of him, but more importantly, he was so very proud of himself. He kept saying what a big boy he was and how he was super quick. I am so glad that my children do not have a lack of self confidence. Alex, of course, was Ben's biggest cheerleader and was so proud of him too!

Kasa Family

Monika and her kiddos, Sabrina and Nathan, came over today to play. Alex was thrilled to have a big girl over and that Sabrina wanted to sing and dance with her. So, equipped with an Echo Mic and Christmas songs, they sang 6 verses of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. (Don't worry, I too was unaware of the additional verses!) Ben and Nathan could not come sing, they were to busy with the Force! We are still waiting for Kim...

Basketball

We went to basketball class today. How can they come from Indiana and not know how to dribble a ball? They had so much fun and Ben kept yelling, "Did you see that, Mommy? I almost hit the net!" Guess I should have told him the ball goes in the net from the top, not the bottom!

Happy Birthday, Corey!

Alex and Ben were invited to Ben's buddy, Corey's 6th birthday party today. It was at McDonald's, which Alex and Ben LOVE! It was really a wonderful party. They all played in the tunnels and tubes having a blast, then they came and ate their meal and had cake and ice cream. They loved the McDonald's Happy Meal toys- that they usually never get. I think they thought it was the best party ever!

New Hairdryer

Alex used her new, hot pink hairdryer tonight. Wow does she look like a star!

Happy New Year!

We rang in the New Year with lots of dazzle and noise! Virginia came down and helped. Alex and Ben even beat Grandpa. who was asleep on the couch. What a wild group!