Pinewood Derby

Daniel had a great time at the pinewood derby. We have such a large ward that they split the boys into groups. Daniel got 1st place in his group! He was excited and so was I. I made his car with him from start to finish. It can be stressful as a parent to help them make a losing car. So, I am so glad that his was a winner!

Hannah's first visit to the dentist!

It was so cute to watch hannah get her floride treatment. She tried to eat it as the dental assistant brushed her cute little teeth. It must taste pretty good. She did not complain a bit.

She is such a snuggly girl!

She loves to take showers with Mamma.

What cute teeth!

Christine teaches ballet!

Christine has decided to teach ballet classes to little girls. She made really cute handout entitled "Ballet for Youngsters" that she took around the neighborhood. She had a great response. She divided the girls into two classes after the first day. She has 9 students. Below is a copy of the handout she took around. It was much cuter with pretty font and cute pictures.

Ballet for Youngsters
Instructed by Christine Anderson
This class is for 3-12 year old girls who are interested in beginning classical ballet. We will be learning the fundamentals of ballet. Our overall goal is to learn while having as much fun as possible! Classes will be held every Thursday at 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm. The Tuition is 15.00$ a month (3.75$ per class) due the first class of each month. Please have your daughter wear a leotard (any color is fine – even a big sister’s old recital leotard is great if she would like), tights and ballet flats.

What: Classical ballet classes 3-6 year old girls
When: Thursdays 4:15-5:00pm March through May
Where: 1583 Braxton Place, Logan

My Qualifications: I am a member of the Cache Valley Civic Ballet Company. I assistant-taught ballet classes for 2 years. I am the oldest of 7 children at home (I am great with kids!) I have a mirrored ballet room with bars in my home and I am excited to teach your child!

**Classes begin next Thursday March 5th. If you have any questions and to register, please call (435) 787-1156. Thank you!

I am so proud of her for doing this. The girls are having a lot of fun and they are also learning too. She has lots of pleased parents, several of whom have said "this is so much better than Tullers (quite a compliment). She does a great job and I have fun being her assistant.

Rachel's 8th Birthday!

Today Rachel turned 8 years old. She was up at midnight last night and so we got to tell her happy birthday as soon as she turned 8! She was up late because she had a dress rehearsal for the musical she is in and it did not end until after 10 p.m. Rachel has a dress rehearsal tonight as well. Because it is her birthday Mark said she could stay home from school. We took her to Salt Lake to the Build a Bear Store at the Gateway Mall. She got to sluff school to go because we had to be back in enough time for her dress rehearsal. Her cousins - Olivia and Cayla's met us there! Their moms offered to check them out of school early too! What a lucky girl. It was lots of fun.

Everyone choose their animal. Rachel chose a cute fluffy lamb.

Isaac chose 'Pu Panda' as he calls him. Kung Fu Panda from the movie.

Rachel making her very first build-a-bear!

Playing the guess what is missing game.

Hannah trapped in her stroller but still happy thanks to an endless supply of suckers!

Johnny chose a Panda too. He stuffed his nice and strong.

The promise to love and take care of the animals.

Dad helping Rachel position her lamb's heart. Isaac probably put 20 hearts in his 'Pu Panda'!

Aunt Mandy, Aunt Laura, Uncle John and Dad -still in his sling from his broken clavicle :(

Johnny and Isaac washing their Pandas!

Isaac was so excited he could hardly contain it!

What a cute bunch of cousins! Left to right, baby Lila, baby Hannah, Olivia, Sophia, Rachel, Johnny, John Jr., Isaac, Eliza, Cayla and Christopher.

Of course we have to do the silly faces too! What a fun party.

Olivia and Rachel ready to get their ears pierced!

Olivia goes first. She says it hurts a little, but not too bad.

A little nervous.

Daddy offers a hand for support. It was very sweet.

Rachel was very brave and said it did not hurt!

All done!

What cuties!

I can't believe I was talked into this!

Our ears are pierced!

Lunch in the Gateway food court.

We did Rachel's cake with the family after her Broadway Showcase dress rehearsal. She had so much fun showing everyone in the cast her newly pierced ears! They all sang happy birthday to her.

Her new lamb was very excited too as you can see.

Rachel can hardly believe her ears really are pierced.

Where's Daddy?

Truly a sweetie! Make a wish!

What a breath!

Still blowing.

Wow, that took a while!

After some blowing advice from everyone (slow and steady breath, don't let it out too quick etc.), we give her one more chance. After all, it is her birthday!

Nice, one blow!

High five! She did it!

We adore you Rachel! You are very precious. It is such a special birthday to be 8 years old.