Olympia field trip

This week Matt chaperoned the fourth grade class to Olympia to visit the state capitol. Matt said the tour was really cool and he was glad he went.

Lots of catching up to do!

Sorry all! It has been a long time since my last post. We have been busy with Christmas and New Years fun! Then followed by getting back into the school routine. Over break we did many fun things. The girls got their own library cards and checked out their own books. A high point of the break. We also made gingerbread men and decorated them for us and for Santa. Also their idea. We enjoyed going downtown with Matt's family for a production of the "Black Nativity". Lots of dancing and singing-very cool. Charis tried to follow along with the hand motions : ) On New Years Day we drove to Snoqualmie Pass and went sledding with friends. We all had a blast and I even got to do a bit of snowshoeing! With school back in session we are in full swing with basketball, more choir performances from both Calah and Ellie, and church ministries that we are involved in. Life is full and always fun.

Christmas Concert and Lights

Calah had several speaking parts and said them loud and clear.

Ellie had been practicing the songs and knew the words well.

Even Charis got in on the action in "Away in a Manger".

The downtown carosel has become a family tradition.

Actually, it has become a neighborhood tradition as well!

Thanksgiving fun!

Dana and James

Warming up by the fire.

Enjoying the firework show.

An indoor sleigh for fun!

Sisters

Miss you guys in So Cal!

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