Important Things in December!

On the 12th Rasean turned one year old. I can't believe how fast the year went. I was reflecting on how different last year was compared to this year. Rasean is much bigger.....and Amy is much smaller :)

As with most 1 year olds, Rasean was more interested in the paper and boxes than the presents.

Daddy helping with a little taste testing.

Mommy getting more than she bargined for.....

Isaiah enjoying the best part....the cake and ice cream.

Me....aka...Nana and mom enjoy a little Yo Gabba Gabba with the kids on the laptop. Personally I was enjoying the kids more than the show.

Thursday Dec. 11th was the Harvest Academy's Annual Christmas program. Dallas has a pretty long part in her skit and did it flawlessly. Emma had singing with her class and did wonderful also. Below is a picture with some of their friends all dressed up.

Two real cuties here!

Some actions shots are always good.

Here's some video of the girls...its a little dark but too cute.

1st Annual Turkey Trot

On Thanksgiving morning Amy, pushing Isaiah and Greg participated in Baker's 1st 5K Turkey Trot. Proceeds from the race went to help feed the hungry in Baker County. Dallas, Emma, and Vicki along with Jebron and Rasean came to meet the walkers at the finish line and take their pictures.

Here's two winners in my book!

After a hard workout in the stroller, Isaiah earned his cookie.

Amy and Jebron at the finish line with Rasean behind.

After this was over we went home and enjoyed a turkey dinner (number 3 for us this month) with Nanny and Bompums, who came from Boise. It was a great day spent with loved ones. We have so much to be thankful for. We were especially thankful the turkey finally got done ;)

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Greg and two other employees from OR State Highway Department brought the heavy equipment they use in their jobs to the school. Below is Greg showing the kids the size of a snow plow.

The kids got to climb in the grater and touch the things inside.

Emma and a school mate hammed it up from the inside.

As well as Dallas and her friends. The day was a great success. Greg and the other guys did a wonderful job.

AWANA Thanksgiving Feast

Dallas and Emma both had a part in the Thanksgiving program at AWANA. But before the program they fed the families a huge feast of food. This was the second turkey dinner we've had in November. The first one was early in November at our church.

We had a kids table...no adults allowed

Emma had one word to say and it was "cod" She did a fantastic job saying that word ;)

Dallas is waiting to say her lines too.

New Glasses!

After we got home from Boise the following week both girls had appointments with the eye doctor. Emma had prefect vision.....but Dallas' vision not so perfect. Good thing she's at the age when all kids want glasses. She loves them. Emma doesn't think the doctor was right with her testing.....she's sure she needs glasses too.