Serena's Preschool Program

 Serena getting ready for her preschool program.  They sang all of the songs they have been learning this year.  I love watching Serena sing, she does a great job of staying focused on the teacher and doing the actions.  Many of the songs had props and she displayed them so well.

 Serena with her teacher, Ms. Sonja.  I have been really impressed with how kind she is and she really is good at keeping Serena on task with positive direction.

Serena received a special ribbon at the end of the performance for doing a good job!

Chuck E. Cheese

A favorite of the field trips is Chuck E. Cheese.  I use a coupon and then save half of the tokens for another time so that we can go more frequently.  As the kids get older it is easier to let them go from game to game on their own and I just follow around, we go during the week so it is usually pretty empty. 

2011 Pictures Done!

I am so thrilled to have all of the pictures from 2011 posted.  I wish I could say the same about 2010!  We took family pictures in Logan on 12/26, so I am hoping to get a new picture of all of the children for the header soon!  **Edit-New header added.

Jr. Jazz

Carter is participating in Jr. Jazz through Clearfield City.  He is loving it!  Basketball is his preferred sport to play and he is quite good.  It is nice to see him playing with others and his coaches are really good at teaching them the skills.  Currently, they are just having practices twice a week, but in February they will start having games. 

Holiday Art Work

 Serena's art work treasures from the Christmas season.

Carter's art and school work.

Christmas Eve Celebration

This is the only picture I took-Spencer with his cousin, Esther.

It has become tradition to go to the Dearden's for a New Year's Celebration.  Anela serves Hawaiian food and tells about one of her ancestors.  I learned this year that her grandparents always made a big deal about New Year's, so I think it is a nice continuation of tradition that she is the New Year's grandma.  This year they also had fireworks, which Carter loved.  Aleeya watched through the window and Serena hide in the basement, she doesn't like the noise.

Ute Game Mania

 As previously noted, Carter is obsessed with the Utes.  Here is proof of the intense focus he gives the games.  He comes up with a new face paint design each time.

This is the second poster he made for the game, as his sisters ripped the first one.