Merry Christmas from Claire

Claire, with Emma on harmony.

Merry Christmas!

Emma and Claire on the Ice

Last week we took the kids to the temporary ice skating rink downtown. Since Claire started taking lessons this fall, we were hoping she was ready.

We shot a little video on an older point-and-shoot camera. Here they are just before going on the ice so you can find them in the crowd.

Now here's the video - let's see if this works.

Claire completed several laps, falling only once. When she tired, Emma kept going and going.

Finally it was time for hot chocolate and the ride home.

Emma - Star Student

Emma was selected as the Star Student for November for her third grade class. (This is a different Star Student program than Claire's). The school hosted a breakfast for all the Stars. Here Emma receives her medal and certificate from the Principal.

Emma, the principal, and the Stars from the other third grade classes

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving found us visiting Aunt Melissa and Uncle Raymond (and Uncle Greg). Emma and Claire played cards with Melissa -

Claire bit her finger and showed me the blood -

All the girls in a rare moment of rest - 

The next day, after our beloved Aggies re-established their dominance, we walked to the nearby park. First a little rock climbing -

Then the obstacle course -

Emma swinging with Aunt Melissa -

Emma found a dandelion and, well, see for yourself -