Crazy Girls

Once again, H got her hands on my iPhone. I think there were 81 Selfies and a bazillion videos she took while she skated...I got dizzy just watching them...here are some pictures of her and Amy her Bestie Skating pal...minus the dizzy videos.

House Update

The little worker bees have been busy this week. We have some trim, some brick, coffered ceiling, solar tubes for Hannah's room, and some doors hung....oh the joy! We met with the closet guy, Jim Jones, yesterday. We plan on skipping the wire shelves in the Master Bedroom, pantry, and guest bedroom (it will be where I put my paper, scissors, and glue that I play with!) It may just be a dream since our closet allowance doesn't even cover wire shelves in all the closets...we will see. We have busted the lighting, plumbing, and carpet...stayed in budget for tile, floors, and cabinetry...My happy pantry door was a tad more than a regular door but soooooo worth the happy it will bring me. I am still kicking myself that I didn't think to move the fireplace to a different wall to avoid putting the TV in front of the window...sigh. Oh well, I am going to just have to suck it up as live and learn. Mr. Stricklin (our builder) has given us a March 9 completion date.

Slo-Mo and other assorted Things

M had some hockey games last weekend and H got her hands on my phone...it is always fun seeing the world through her eyes via my iPhone.

Hockey Weekend

Hockey, hockey, and some more hockey. Last weekend we spent all of our time at the Rink for Ava's One Wish and this weekend, it was four hockey games. The boys lost 1 and won 3. Pretty impressive since our team of 10 year old boys played 12 year old boys and boy, what a difference in size two years make. Wow. The smaller guys on the team were scrappy and not intimidated in the least, by the size difference. I missed the Sunday games because I was serving at Church but I understand M was tough and impressive. That's my boy! We have a few practices this week and over Christmas Break and then January will be lots and lots of hockey. Hopefully, I will get some pictures for you of my little intimidator.

School Performance Videos

The Show did two school performances in addition to the matinee and evening performances. I shot a little video with my phone. Recording and pictures were not allowed during the other performances...the Director was a little more than testy with parents who tried to photograph even warm ups at any performance other than the School Shows...a little ridiculous given the amount of money this cost for us parents...

Dress Rehearsal Videos

Showtime

The Kids performed in their Ice Skating Shows this weekend, I took some video and a few pictures. I did not take as many as I would like BUT I do have a friend who took a few pictures to add to my meager amount.

There is some video from last week's dress rehearsal. Pictures and recording are NOT allowed and this year they wouldn't even let the parents watch without a ticket. In the past, when we weren't helping the skaters with changes, we were allowed to watch from below the stands. Not this year, they posted bouncers at all entry points. I was a bit put out since we have spent sooo much money on this event. However, the Kids had a blast and that is really all that matters.

Here is some poorly shot video,  some funny videos from H taken today at the Cast Party, and a selfie or 2 that Hannah took with the professional skater, Wesley Campbell, that came in to perform in the Shows.

Here are the pics...it's late so I will put the video on tomorrow!