Game Face

She looks the part, eh? Amazing how we just got this picture on Saturday and that very same day, we signed her up for Spring/Summer Softball! We think she'll do very well at that...and probably have more fun as well. Looks like we will be coaching again...maybe two teams this year - HA! No sign of Joel's pics yet...supposedly they were "misplaced". Will post when that mystery is solved!

OUT!

The second day after Christmas,
after tugging and whining and such;
that stubborn old tooth finally came loose-
the one that mom wanted out so much!

I had wiggled and twisted and turned it,
I said, "Yes! Pull it out! and then "NO!"
The family got frustrated with me-- saying,
"Ya gotta let that new one grow!"

So finally the day came when mother
grabbed a kleenex and moved in quite cunning,
she popped it right out with no trouble and
to my tooth pillow I went a-running!

Signed,

Gap-Toothed Hanna

Christmas Morning Greetings!

The gifts are unwrapped, Christmas Braid consumed, pajamas still on, and comatose family sitting around enjoying their special treats...it's been a fun morning. I hope everyone is enjoying their mornings too! Well wishes to friends and family we are unable to see right now. Thanks to those that sent gifts to the kids; they are spoiled rotten!! They are also excited to go shopping and pick out things later during winter break! Did I mention that I was blogging this from my new laptop Andy got me? Awesome!
Merry Christmas everyone--may you enjoy time with family and friends this season.

Hanna's First Bball Game

Well, she's had her first taste of the hardwood! This morning at 9am, Hanna donned her uniform and took some hesitant steps into basketball season. It was fun to watch but, bless our coach's heart, he's got some work cut out. Hanna runs down the court? Ummm, no....more like sashaying. Hanna goes after the ball? No....more like putting her hands up and cringing when it's loose. Hanna dribbles the ball on her foot, loses it, and comes running over to mom and dad for consoling (in the middle of the game)? Yep! The neat thing was that she played her "boyfriend's" team! Devon--who stays at his Grandma's house across the street from us every day during the summer--got paired up with Hanna right off the bat. There they are together in the pic. Too funny!

She was awesome! We're in for a fun season :-)

News...

Last night at the end of Hanna's final class for the current section of gymnastics, I was asking about the policy for conflicts and make-ups...the instructor replied with, "Actually, I want her to move up into the intermediate class." Boy, do we have one excited little girl! Added to that excitement is the fact that she's now in basketball. She had her first practice the other night and loved it. We thought it might be touch-and-go when we found out she was the only girl on her team. Apparently, only 8 girls signed up for the age bracket, so they were divided up. Nervous at first, but she warmed up quickly. It's all she talks about! Joel is at his first practice as I write this. He's excited to get back into it. With these things on the calendar, we are now officially "Mom and Pop's Taxi Service"!

No Snow for Us!

In lieu of the fact that we just dropped a small fortune on a fancy new snow blower, let it be known that we will not have accumulating snow this winter. Andy says, "You're welcome."

A Family Greeting for the Waltons

Birthdays last night...Joel and Hanna thought Trevor might like another "hello". Not everyone was around, but most got a chance to send their love. Sorry if Trev and Shane get a little cross-eyed keeping up with the camera. Tim and MaryAnn: apparently you are chopped liver! :0)