Let it snow, let it snow!

Ahh! Bliss! Pure quietness and whiteness!

Good morning! I woke up to snow all the way to the door.

Wow! We got hit by a blast of snow yesterday and today. The girls were so excited! We went sledding on an empty lot a couple of doors down, made a igloo and are working on a snow slide. I barely got part of the drive way shoveled. It will have to just stay the way it is for now.

Shae just loves blasting Kayla with snowballs!

DECEMBER ART CLASS

Painting Perspective

Above are the kids creations ranging in ages 6- 10

The kids did a great job in my art class this month!

We did acrylic painting this time. They learned how to create a water and mountain scene and how mountains are different shades of light and dark when seen from a distance.

Dance

The girls had a little dance recital for the parents and it was so cute! Loved seeing those smiling little faces!

Great job ladies!

Great Cast!

We really have been blessed with Prescott Fine Arts Association! Our holiday play has been great fun and the cast and crew are wonderful!
Kayla as Erica the Elf, Shae as Peppermint Elf with their new friend, McKenna as Hootie.

The girls and I

We have three shows left to do, so come and see the show!

Show dates left are Friday December 17th at 7 pm and Saturday, December 18th at 2pm and 7pm.

Tickets are $8 at PFAA

** there are some better seats left at the Friday 7pm show **

Where in the Woods is our Elf?

It's just about show time!

Get your tickets to come see a cute holiday show at Prescott Fine Arts Association! Show dates are Friday, December 17th at 7pm and Saturday, December 18th at 2pm and 7pm. $8

"Where in the Woods is our Elf?" is about our little "Elfie" who wonders off into the woods and gets lost. All the forest animals are looking for him!

Where could he have gone?

Above are some of the characters in the cast. I am the make-up artist in this show and the animals are coming out wonderful! Top left is Kayla as "Erica" the elf.
There are beautiful ballerina dancing trees that create our forest.

Shae even got to be an Elf and is just delighted to be part of the show.

Prescott Christmas Parade 2010

The Academy of Performing Arts Float

When our float left the academy to go line up .... we got sad news! A snowman took a spill and died in the road! The APA parents went to the rescue and did some surgery and he made it!

Shae and Kayla dance to 2 songs over and over and over and over during the entire parade! It was great!


What fun the parade was! I guess I should back up and say that it was tiring! ha,ha,ha! Kayla and Shae were both getting sick and the morning of the parade Kayla took a turn for the worse. She really wanted to be in the parade so we went and she about pooped out on us before it started. Then, she decided to try it and see how long she could dance. I couldn't believe it as she made it to the end! But, barely standing! Oh, I am a terrible mother!



The dancers behind the float



Tom and I followed their float the entire length of the parade keeping an eye on Kayla and she and Shae made it to the end. But, the second it was over she about passed out and was in bed for the rest of the day. I felt so bad!

You can tell here that Kayla was just not herself this day. But, she always manages to squeeze out a smile! :(

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAE!

Seven is no longer for Shae. She couldn't wait to be 8! The minute she woke up she said, "I'm 8!" So, we made her wait a bit then her search began. She had been asking for another hamster and we have been telling her no,no, no! But, I gave in and the night before I went and got her one. I tested each hamsters temperament and one had wet tail that I diagnosed for the lady who worked there, ha,ha,ha,ha. One was a complete spazz and was screaming and flipped on his back showing teeth! YIKES! Finally, I choose one and he is so sweet and was mellow, quiet, gentle when he walked and allowed me to hold him right away. This was the one.YAHOO! I am finally 8!

Shae had no idea what she would find in the end. The search was so exciting as both girls read Shae's notes and ran around the house.

Here is their journey.

This is what Shae found! Even looking at it ... she had no idea of what was inside!

Then off to the Freedom Station for fun with all their girl friends.

We had a combined party for both Kayla and Shae

I just love this picture! It shows the true friendship that they all have!

They all get along so well and just have a blast together.

And of course the moms sat around for 3 hours and talked while the kids played the games with their loaded fun cards!

We too have a wonderful friendship!

The Doggies!

Our rescued / adopted dogs have been so good with the girls! Nala and Tuesday pretty much do what ever Kayla and Shae want them to... even gettin gdressed up and wearing a beanie!

Come See The Show!

Where in the Woods is Our Elf?!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Prescott Fine Arts Association

445-3286

$8 / ticket

"Help us find Elfie before Christmas, in this fast-paced, singing, dancing family-fun holiday show!"

The Tree is up!

I love this time of year! The tree is finally up! It took hours to get it decorated and ready to show its beauty.

Pink is my favorite color!