No, I Didn't Travel

Holyn had her second practice/ game last night. She was most excited to have a girl on her team to practice with. She brushed up on her skills with Dad at the YMCA during the snow day this week and is getting pretty good at dribbling. Well, that's when we want to, OK? Check out this video from the game.

That's My Final Answer

Last night, Holyn and Max attended Kids Club at our friend Marcia's church. Its a 2-hour get together where the kids eat dinner, play games, make crafts and learn about God. Well, as Lant and I came to pick them up we overheard the group talking. All the kids were seated in a circle while the teacher asked them individually what they were thankful for. Holyn said she was thankful for her tender heart and great singing voice (see earlier post). Finally it was Max's turn. The teacher said, "Max what are you thankful for?" Max replies, "I don't know, um, pass". I guess he was out of life lines and couldn't phone a friend, so there goes the million.

Basketball Beginner

The Arcola Little Shots League (grades K-2nd) began this past Thursday night with a short practice and a quick game. Holyn's on the black team (so of course we spiced it up with some fuchsia pants!) There was a lot of good hustling and passing (skipping and dancing), and sometimes she guarded her own players, but all in all a great first attempt. Here she is going in for the take away. Can't wait for next week. Maybe they'll keep score too.

Anyone Know An Agent?

We knew she could dance (like on New Year's Eve), but this is priceless. Holyn got a Karaoke Machine from Grandma Ellen for Christmas and tonight we got our first "show". Holyn rocked a little Katy Perry on the microphone, and a star was born. Check it out for yourselves (just mute the playlist music on the right first). We will need to practice up for the next performance (probably on the way to school in the morning).

Snow Much Fun

Snow... check, snow pants... check, sub-zero temp... no check. Yep, its time to sled! We met up with our Arcola buddies and headed to the little white church. It was beautiful outside (snowing ever so slightly). And of course I got a ton of pictures. Can't wait to do it again.

Candlelight and Cousins

We celebrated Christmas Eve with my favorite part of Christmas, the candlelight service in Badger. The kids sang songs with us and held up pretty well, considering they were waiting to open presents afterwards. I love the pictures with the candles lit, next year I swear I am going to snap a few pictures during the service. There is nothing like candlelight on the kids faces (as long as they can keep the flame out of their hair). Then we rushed home had a great dinner and tore open those gifts.

On Christmas Day, we rushed over to Grandma Ellen's for more presents and COUSINS! The kids love to see their Doran cousins (wow are they getting big!) Lots of wrestling, dancing and running around. Another wonderful Christmas.

Christmas at the Clough's

We had a wonderful time at Sheryl and Randy's house celebrating Christmas. The kids played until they were tired and we ate until we couldn't (and lots of laughs too). Always so nice to be together again. Wish we could do this more often.