Colin's First Christmas Program

Colin's school presented a "red, white and blue" Christmas program last week, that we were lucky enough to see. The kids sang the "Star Spangled Banner" and the music teacher (bless her heart) had members of the armed forces stand and then anyone who was related to anyone who was serving or had served. Almost everyone was standing by the end. It was pretty moving.

Colin sang with gusto and sure knows how to play that recorder. We were very proud grandparents. Sissy was a good listener and seemed to enjoy the program. Max fell asleep in the back with Dad.

Cookies after the program were a big hit!! (Each song is a little over a minute long.....hope you can sit and enjoy!)

And, here is our little Max.....love the faces he makes! He sure wants to know what's going on and to be a part of it!

Max Turns One, Papa Turns Sixty-one and the Polar Express

Lots happened in the month of December......Max had his first birthday, Papa had his sixty first birthday and we all enjoyed the Polar Express Train out of Hood River.

See Max walk. See Sissy hugging and lugging Max. All is good!

Amy invited us all to celebrate the holiday season and the two birthday boys' special days with a train ride on the Polar Express (just like the book!) It was a great way to start the holiday and a special time to be together. The kids loved it - hot chocolate, Santa, a conductor who actually punched every child's ticket with an "E," and cookies!! We even got to sing Christmas carols!