Snow

Big news - it snowed! Okay, I guess those of you in Utah wouldn't really call it snow but hey, when you live in Arkansas we take what we can get. :) Our snow, sleet, cold rain, stuff started about 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. The schools were all let out by 12:00 p.m. And then it was all pretty much melted by 3:00 p.m. Kannon was disappointed that he couldn't make a snowman but he threw a few snow/sleet balls and he was happy. Winter in Arkansas - you gotta love it!

Awards Assembly

Tanner had an awards assembly today for the first semester. He was recognized as an October Student of the Month, got a cerificate for making Honor Roll, and also received a goodie bag prize for getting his name drawn out of the good behavior bucket.

We are very proud of you Tanner!

Pajama Day

Finally, Preschool Pajama Day arrived! Kannon has been asking when Pajama Day was going to be since we were on the letter M. All the kids love Pajama and Pillow day when we study the letter P.

We had a fun day reading about Pets, counting pennies, eating popcorn and peanuts, and using colored pencils to draw a picture for our Parents.

Kannon and I sure enjoy Preschool, especially on Pajama Day!!

Basketball Update

We are still busy with Basketball season. Corey did finish up his games last month. His team went undefeated with a record of 8-0. They did a great job! Corey still shoots baskets everyday outside and enjoys watching his brothers play their games.

Dustin's team is getting better as the season goes on. They did win a tournament in the beginning of December which was great. Nana was able to come and see the game that they beat the number 1 seeded host team. We didn't think they would win that game. They have about three weeks left before the District Tournament starts. Dustin is a great leader out on the court. He is the point guard and controls the tempo of the game. He is so quick with the ball and an excellent passer. We sure enjoy watching him play.

Dustin is on the front row, the first one on the right.

Tanner has started his games at the YMCA. They don't keep score officially but I think his team is undefeated also. Each game he gets a little less timid out on the court. The last game he scored 8 points and had 7 rebounds. Way to go Tanner!

Tanner is #5

The Best of 2007

One of my favorite things to doat the beginning of a new year is to think back over the last year and remember all of the fun things that happened. I asked everyone in the family what their favorite thing of 2007 was? Corey without hesitation said, "Getting a PlayStation II, for my birthday". Barry and I were so excited for his birthday because we knew how excited he was going to be.

Dustin had several highlights of the year- -winning the Jr. High District Basketball Championship,

winning the American Legion Baseball State Tournament,

and turning 16 and being able to drive!!

Tanner said his favorite thing was going to White Water Park in Branson. That was a fun day!

Kannon said he liked White Water too!

I think two of my favorite things in 2007 were - - going to Utah in the Spring to visit friends and family. It was great to see friends who used to live in Jonesboro and it was especially great to get to go to Maia's baptism.

Also, this summer it was fun having Tracey and her kids, and Kristen and her kids come visit. This was the first time we got to see Quincy - who is such a cutey.

Barry said he enjoyed our trip to the Redbirds game on the 4th of July.

2007 was a great year. I am grateful that we were all healthy and were able to spend a lot of time with friends and family.

New Year's Eve

Dustin had two days off from basketball practice so we packed up and went to Mountain Home Friday afternoon to visit Nana and Papa. Cymba was very happy to have six more laps to sit on.

Papa was happy to have a little extra help bringing firewood to the front porch.

And we were happy to get to play "the game". Some people call this game "Dirty Santa" where you pick a number and then pick presents in order. You can steal presents from others which adds a little fun. This has become one of our favorite traditions of the holiday. Papa is usually in charge of stocking the game with lots of fun and interesting things.

We celebrated New Year's Eve on Saturday night with goodies and the present game. Dustin once again sniffed out all of the candy. I was very excited to get a Barnes and Noble gift card and Corey was thrilled to steal a Sonic and McDonald gift card from Kannon.

We came back home on Sunday. Then we had another New Year's Eve celebration at our house on Monday night. We played games - Book of Mormon Old Maid and Super Hero Yahtzee. We had more goodies and our traditional Sparkling Grape Juice. We also watched "Meet the Robinsons" which we had just ordered from our "Netflix" Christmas Present. We actually stayed up to midnight and the boys yelled out the front door "Happy New Year!" Then we all went to bed. I hope that everyone had a fun New Year's Eve.

Best Wishes for 2008!