Christmas eve is a special night and one of my very favorite nights of the year.  I love our traditions and the excitement in the air with every minute that passes. We spent the day baking, bringing treats to our neighbors and enjoying Christmas music and movies.  As amazing as the day is, the night is when the ma…

Trent had another wonderful season of Lego League.  He was very excited to be even more involved in the programming of their robot. Trent loved how they continued to change and update their robot with all of their new ideas.  The team had a great time and Trent is looking forward to joining a robotics team next yea…

We were very impressed by our brave girl who not only decided she wanted to try out for a part of a local play but walked up onto the stage alone and sang a solo of "You Are My Sunshine" in order to be cast.   Aliya did a wonderful job of playing a munchkin/city father in the Wizard of Oz.   It was s…

Aliya decided that she wanted to adopt a new pet for her birthday.  We went to the animal shelter and she picked out a sweet guinea pig and named him Charlie.  She is absoltly smitten with him and for a little lady that can't get enough of animals he makes an absolutly per…

This beautiful young lady turned 8 today! She had a fun party with friends that included ice cream cake and going to the school dance.  They laughed and played for hours and hours.  I just can not put into words how fast the time has gone and the depth of honor I feel to be her mom.