I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

 


Samantha played the part of Joseph's Angel in the annual 
Christmas Pageant at school. See video below of Silent Night.

Interpretive Dancer

Samantha has been dancing all over the house preparing for her latest dance program which was this afternoon! Below is a clip of one the three dances she and her "Dancing beauties" performed, choreographed by extraordinary dance teacher Mrs. Cinnamon! Samantha is wearing a black leotard, pink leggings and a white skirt.

Cranberry Thanksgiving

Did you ever read a book as a child and never forget it? Cranberry Thanksgiving is one of those sentimental books that we read again and again as kids in our home. Now, Trey and Samantha are enjoying it as well. We are experimenting with the Cranberry Bread recipe on the back cover for a gluten free, dairy free version. We'll keep you posted on our progress.

Soccer Mania

Both kids played soccer this Fall. After three years of soccer, Trey has developed a genuine love for the sport that is evident both on and off the field. He is a great team player, and has proven to be very effective not only as defender but as a solid offensive player as well. He said he prefers the "mid-field action" which the photo below captures nicely. We look forward to seeing Trey back on the field this Spring.

This little light of mine

Trey brought home this artwork and poem about a pumpkin from school today:

Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin. God lifts you up, takes you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff- including seeds of doubt, hate and greed. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see. Let your light shine!

Fall Break 2010

"Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future." ~Gail Lumet Buckley

Fall Break 2010 was "awesome, awesome, awesome!" according to Samantha. The 1,881 mile scenic road trip took us north to Butler and Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, then east to Baltimore, Maryland, and back towards home through Roanoke, Virginia. The goal of the trip: family fun!

What do pickles, strawberry jam and marshmallows have in common?

Our super talented Aunt K made them with love from scratch! Thank you for sending us home from Asheville with all these home-made goodies! We dedicate these smores to you! XOXO