Do glasses make you smarter?

I think Audrey might say "yes!"  She has been working really hard this year to get a 4.0!  We are so proud of her!  I attended her 7th grade award ceremony where she was up on the stage many times for various awards.  The one she really wanted was "perfect attendence".  But, that didn't happen.  Maybe next year! 

Way to go Audrey!

It's great being the youngest!

Those words would come out of my mouth, most of my life as the youngest of 4.  You could call me spoiled and I knew it.  I still know it :-)  Now, I get to spoil my youngest.  It is so fun to enjoy Natty's activities with her.  knowing that this is my last, I try and take in every second of her childhood...the baby brattiness (do I have a choice?) as well as the sweet hugs I cherish every day.  I have enjoyed helping out at her preschool.  Here is a little of what we've been up to.

Circle time at preschool.  Miss Lindsay is reading a book!We went on a fun field trip to the Children's Museum.  Natty has been wanting ride the big yellow bus all her long 3-year-old life!  Her wish finally came true.  It has been a few years since I've been to the museum.  It didn't change much from 7 or so years ago.  But it was just as fun!  Here is Natty painting her heart out!Working with clay was a favorite at the museum.Natty is working hard as a server in the pretend mexican restaurant.  She even served me some awesome (plastic) tostadas!Eventually she got hungry and decided to make herself a plate at the Phillipino cafe. 

I keep telling Natty to stop growing...but she just won't listen to me!  Until then, I'll keep enjoying our time together!

Audrey's winter piano recital

Audrey recently switched piano teachers and had recital a few weeks ago.  She has really blossomed as a pianist the last few months.  It was fun to see her perform.  Great job Audrey!  Thank you to my friend, Sherri who first referred me to the new teacher, and second for taking pictures of the recital and giving me a copy!

Wildcat Cheer!

It's hard to beleive that cheer season is coming to an end.  What a great year it's been!  MSHS recently competed in the Washington State Cheer competition.  They scored 6th in a very competitive division.  Way to go Wildcats!  What an incredible growing year for Becky.  We are so proud of her!

And the winner is...

SOPHIA!!!  Happy New Year!  True to tradition...we ate our grapes at midnight to see who would eat 12 (for each of the 12 months of the year) the quickest as the clock strikes 12.  The winner has good luck all year long!  The older kids felt like it might be the last year for Sophia to start a minute early.  I'd have to agree...her head start proved to be a little too helpful. 

Dad serving up our favorite sherbert punch!

CHEERS to 2010!!!

Cedar River Watershed

During Christmas Break we enjoyed having Oliver home!  One thing we did was head over to the Cedar River Watershed in North Bend.  The education center was having a family fun day and we were able to do all sorts of things including learning more about conservation, crafts, and meeting Mishka the bear dog.  It was so fun, I think we'll do it next year.  While the girls did some crafts, Oliver borrowed my camera and took a few great shots!