Take it to the hoop, Coop

Wow, what a shot! Pay no attention to the double dribble or the traveling, but look at that shot! We've had so much fun watching Cooper this season in basketball. He played on a 3rd and 4th grade team and I have to say he was one the best players. Hey, I'm not just saying that because he's my kid.

Happy New Year!

Well, Christmas was great! Santa brought the kids want they wanted so they were happy. I love Christmas time and the chance to see all the family. I think is it's fun to go from house to house visiting. Ian doesn't think it's so fun.

Either Santa left us a late Christmas present or the New Year Baby was early, but we got suprised with 3 baby puppies the day after Christmas. Sammy, the good little mother, has been taking good care of her little girls. Yes, all 3 are girls and No, we aren't getting rid of them. Ian would like to, but the kids won't let him. They have already named and picked out "their" puppy. Cooper's is brown, Gizmo; Ashley's is tan, Pig (she's been the biggest); and McKenzie's is white, Snowflake. As they get bigger and bigger, we'll have to see who wins, Dad or the kids. They are so cute, though and it will be hard to give them up if Dad wins.

Santa Claus!

Yes, the kids got to talk to Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. I love when Santa comes to the church Christmas parties. It saves us from having to fight the crowds at the mall to see him. Our ward Christmas party was good. We had dinner then the primary sang some songs and did the nativity. McKenzie was the shephard girl who got to bring in the manger. She did so good and smiled ear to ear while she was on stage. Cooper and Ashley sang in the children's chior. For school, Cooper also sang with the 3rd & 4th grade classes. They performed at the Senior Center in Enterprise and at the school for their families. Christmas is busy but so much fun!

Ashley and McKenzie danced at the Dickens Festival. They did so good and of course are so cute. They love dancing and having Heather as their teacher.

House Update...

SOLD!!! Yes, we finally sold our house. A nice military family from North Carolina bought it. They have two kids, a girl (5 years) and a boy (almost 4 years). We are going to continue living with Ian's mom at least until summer. That way the kids can finish out the school year. Who knows, maybe we'll stay another year if Janice isn't sick of us by then. Our options are open now, so that's good. We still need to decide if we want to buy or build. We will keep you posted.