Emma's Accident

On March 9, 2011 (three days before my 14 birthday) I was in gym. When the teacher told us to get dressed my friend and I raced away. As we were rounding the corner, she ran in front of me and I stepped on the back of her shoe. I fell headlong into the corner of the wall. Next, I woke up in the nurses office and couldn't remember what had happened during that day. The Nurse was nervous and called the EMT's to come in an ambulance and take me to the ER. I spent four hours there, and after they gave me a CAT scan determined I had a minor concussion. It was kind of scary and it took me several days to feel better. It was sure an eventful day but I got out of gym class for two weeks!

-Emma

Massive Snow

It began on February 1st with some snow and high winds. It included

lightning flashes and huge gusts of wind. By the morning of

February 2nd we had about 18" of new snow and massive snowdrifts.

After shoveling we had great mounds of snow:

But this is what greeted us when we opened the garage doors:

All About Quinn

Quinn's teacher made this great poster all about Quinn.

My favorites are that he likes asparagus & grapefruit,

and that his favorite TV show is "This Old House".

He is the only kid in his 2nd grade that hasn't lost any teeth.

Christmas is coming...

The first weeks of December always mean

nativity performances and choir concerts.

Emma's children singing group performed some beautiful numbers

this year. I especially enjoyed "When I Close my eyes" and

"And the Angels Sang". The later was performed with an up

and coming opera singer and accompanied by harp & cello.

It was so beautiful I had tears in my eyes.

They also had an additional concert where they sang back up for

David Benoit in "A Charlie Brown Christmas".

I can hardly believe the amazing experience my daughter had to sing

on stage with such professional musicians.

She is getting some great musical training.

Quinn and friend Nate were shepherds in the live nativity this year

and this was their first time without a parent.

They are growing up!

Quiet Time

I love this picture of my sweet boy

enjoying some quiet reading time.

Funny Photo

We recently stayed in a hotel during a weekend trip.

Anyone care for a swim?

Beautiful Fall Weather

Wow. We have enjoyed some amazing fall weather this year.

Halloween

Lego Brick Quinn with friends Gracie & Sydney

at the neighborhood Halloween celebration.

Q&A Photo shoot

Abby loves to take pictures.

She has a talent and is especially good at editing.

Here are the results of an evening with her little brother.

Back to School

Quinn- age 7, 2nd Grade

Emma-age 13, 8th Grade