Monday, January 24, 2011

January Happenings

Each month the kids' school focuses on a different character trait and each teacher picks one kid from their class who has demonstrated this trait. This month, Nicholas earned the "Compassion" award. Mike and I are proud of him!
Here is the whole group of kids who earned the Compassion award:

I've really been wanting to frame this silverware that belonged to my grandmother, Lillian Terry, and this very old bowl that belonged to her grandmother, Carrie Harris. I received the framed result as a Christmas present from my mother-in-law.

My parents have now been temple missionaries in Ukraine for almost 5 months and are surviving the winter weather quite well!

Seven-year-old Taylor brought me this note:
It says, "Dear Kate, I've been thinking maybe you'll be willing to help me with piano lesons, please! Sincerly, Taylor." How could I refuse! Fortunately, she was next on my waiting list and we started lessons right away.
 
David (2 1/2) and Brooke (almost 5) having a stuffed animal party!