Ballet Recital

Some of the sugar plum fairies gathered on the stairs backstage. Left to right: Ruby Pehrson, Abby Hatch, Jordan Taylor and Ella Sandgren.



Ella was very focussed.

Warm up is very important.

Ella wasn't the only fairy with lots of flair.

Keep the toes pointed.

Don't forget a BIG finish!

Creche Confessions

I know that going to the creche display at the church is supposed to inspire feelings of worship and awe; but when I saw some of those nativities-- all I could feel was covetousness. I've never met Connie or David Bennion, but I really want to ask them where they found a Russian nativity that is so much better than any that I own or have ever seen. Maybe they spent seven years living in Russia and looking for the perfect Russian nativity instead of just five. Fired up.

Claire Doesn't Wike It

Claire started on solids this week. So far, it's gone pretty well.











She's usually excited to see the spoon and all smiles when it gets to it's target.











But when I tried giving her a few green beans, she was physically repulsed.

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Helping

Ella likes to "help Claire make happy choices" maybe that's where her Yes/No questions come from.

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Claire

She's just one of the nicest people I know.


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Holiday Hustle

Claire gets so exhausted doing all her Christmas shopping.


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Movin on Up

Claire graduated to a crib last week. I wasn't sure when to make the change, but when Claire started rolling out of her bassinet I took it as a sign. Claire seems happy with the new spacious digs.


The crib comes with a new roommate. Both girls seem yo be adjusting to the change just fine.


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