'Tis the Season

Nutcracker has come and gone and it was such a fantastic year. Here are a few picture of her in two of her roles. This picture is of her teacher, Ms. Mimi (Grandmother) and Rebecca (Seraphim). All the girls are downstairs waiting to be lead by the wonderful volunteers to the wings.

Here is Rebecca getting ready to dance her favorite role, a Royal Guard. This was something that she was asked to do by her teacher. There were many comments from the other teachers on what a good Royal Guard she was. She was so happy to get to do this that she gave it her all, the look on this little sharp shooters face was priceless. I don't think there was ever a practice that she missed the music cue to shoot the Mouse King.

Here is Rebecca with two of the other Royal Guards all finished and getting ready to head back to wardrobe.

This is a picture of her very scary stage make up. It isn't as bad as some of the leading roles like the Sugar Plum Fairy or the Snow Queen, but it does look real odd when you are standing next to them. She was so happy to have the "bigger dancers" make up that she was showing off her little red eye dots. Silly girl!

She did dance another role but I wasn't able to get any picture on that day. Which is a shame cause she had the most perfect ringlets and was absolutely stunning. Really she was, and this isn't just a bragging mother talking here. (Okay, so this post has been a bit of a brag...but with a daughter like this, I have a right!)

Christmas Tree vs. Casper

I came home today with a very nice surprise left by my little white dog. Casper you see has just turned one and this is first Christmas living with a family. My house trained dog relieved himself on my Christmas tree today. It the process he has hit Michael's gift. The gift that was extremely hard to find without paying an arm and a leg for. It would be of the Star Wars Lego variety and I found it months ago on sale, for $9.99. To replace it, it is now going to cost me $22.99. Lets just say the little white dog has been in the dog house for most of the evening. I even told him that I have no problem re-homing little bad dogs. So if your looking for a really cute 4lb ball of fluff, I may have one available.

Thirsty?

While helping the twins clean up the bonus room tonight Daniel was off doing his own thing. He will sing "meem up, meem up" as we do the cleaning. Tonight was no different so after the older ones were in bed he went into his room. So I assumed. While I was checking my messages, I hear this clattering of dishes. I didn't think to much of it as Becca keeps a glass of water by her bed. Then Daniel comes into the family room and his hands are cold and damp. His socks were damp. Oh great he's been playing in the toilet again. So I take off his clothes and change him into his pajamas. While sitting on the floor I notice a full glass of water on the coffee table. Getting ready to give Becca heck for leaving a full glass of water on the table I see water drips. The water drips are from down the hall. "Ding" the lights go on. Daniel wasn't playing in the toilet, he was simply getting something to drink. Grossed right out I asked if he wanted something to drink, he sticks out his tongue and spits. I guess the toilet water doesn't taste as good as cooler water.

It's about time!

We finally got our Christmas tree up today after listening to the twins pester me for the past week and a half. As any smart parents would do, we used (abused) their enthusiasm and told them when I got back from Christmas shopping we would do it...if their toys and rooms were clean. hehehe Silly kids, the house was as spotless as 6 year olds could make it. So after a little dinner, we pulled up the boxes and while singing karaoke we set everything up. It now is starting to feel more like Christmas. I still have our Christmas village to set up but that can wait. Maybe after church tomorrow.

I only have one more gift to buy this year then I am done. Ya I know, it's not a record breaking year...but at least it's before the 24th!

Need more time?

Well your getting it. For me it will be a tad too late cause I am needing at least another week before Christmas. It was reported that a few "leap seconds" are being added to Dec. 31 this year. Couldn't they be a little more cooperative with all those other procrastinators out there?

Anyway, glad that is off my chest.

I am so not looking forward to next week. I have many appointments that require child care for my little man. I hate bothering my family all the time. I will end up begging my Mother one day cause I refuse, REFUSE to take my two year old in for my yearly doctors visit. As it is, I am a new patient of his and our first real appointment. I did had Daniel in to see him when he had pneumonia and he was great. Came into the room, smiled, and while talking, tickled his tummy. I can't see things heading in the same direction. Or at least I hope not! You know how hard it is to find a family doctor in this city?

Too Funny!

My husband always comments that it's a good thing Mormons don't drink. Need an example? Check this out.

http://www.ldsmag.com/youtube/081106swim.html

Remember Pacman?

Check out these fun Pacman cookies. Place these puppies around the table and let the kids have their own game of Pacman, or use them to decorate a cake? Instead of cookies they could be fondant...hmm...hubs birthday is coming up.

Making the World a Better Place

I have entered a contest and one of the rules was to post on my blog on how I was making a difference.
So what have I done?

I have made sandwiches for the Calgary Drop In Center.
I have volunteered many hours at my daughters ballet studio.
I have and currently volunteering at my church, doing various things.
I am doing "Secret Santa" for a family this Christmas. (The Mom has very bad cancer.)
I do lots for my parents and family members.
I have cleaned some of my friends' houses when they were unable to.
I give away baked goods when I bake something at home.
I spend at least one day a month at my kids school listening to kids read.
I have mowed my neighbors lawn.
I have shoveled the snow from my neighbors driveways and sidewalks.

The biggest thing that I do to make the world a better place is by being a good parent. I didn't say perfect parent, but I am a good one.

Train Wreck (part 2)

The fact that I needed to take my little Daniel out of my church meeting three times all the while coming back to my twins being more and more rambunctious had me packing up my family and heading to the hallway. I have never sat in the hallway with my kids, I have always been able to maintain some sort of control. Maybe it was the stress of spilt lunchables, the elderly lady with oxygen behind me, or the highly irritable two year old, or twins that were creating WWIII on the bench beside me, or maybe the fact that I was just ALONE.

My prayers stay the same, the answers still the same. Patience.
Next week will be better, it always is.

(Going back to the elderly lady with the oxygen, Daniel wanted to play with the tubes. The real fun came when he wanted to turn the "on/off" crank.)