Lily Starr, our favorite flautist, performed in her first concert tonight. Hottmans, she didn’t giggle. She didn’t hide behind a counter. We got to look at her AND smile AND clap even. It was the best 5th grade band performance I have ever heard…and I’m certain I’m not biased.
Lily loved putting all of the presents from Kansas and Arkansas relatives under the tree!!! (I have the most…but I swear I didn’t count them).
Our big tree is up!
Nathan and Lily went to Disney on Ice for the 6th year! Lily no longer wears a tiara or wings , but now that she is an ice skater I think she likes it even more. While they were at the show, Noah, his friend Zach, and I went to the movies. We saw Mockingly 1, and I tried to keep my crying to a minimum. What can I say? I cry at movies.
Celebrating Liza’s birthday!
Lily at festival of trees. She won this artist tree! 2nd year in a row.
Watching the last Harry Potter movie!
I went to Lily’s school to help her decorate a Christmas tree for the 5th grade festival of trees. Here are Sarah and Lily and their Hawaiian tree!
Animal hash run! Leanne the porcupine, Jeni the fox, Alex the penguin, & just Amy.
Lily finished the last Harry Potter book! It took her about 5 months to read the 7 book series. We’re so proud of her.