Mallory's First Band Concert

Mallory had her first band concert yesterday, I must say they did really well for only playing three times a week for about three months now. She says this is the only year she is going to play but I hope not, she did great. Also, I was in the worst spot to get her picture so sorry you only see about half of her face in most pictures! Great job Mal, we look forward to attending more band concerts!

Mallory carried Olivia's clarinet and Olivia carried the stand.

Mrs. Duling, the Principal, introducing the band.

First song.

The whole group.

Mallory's band teacher Mr. Kirk.

All done, great performance!

Olivia and Mallory putting their instruments away.

Our Christmas Tree

The Friday after Thanksgiving we headed out to find the perfect Christmas tree for our house. We have a tree farm right down the road from our house. We like all of the fun that this tree farm has. Everyone had a great time and we have a beautiful tree decorated by our children!

Mick was so excited he was running all over checking everything out!

Mick with his rather large ornament that he picked out.

Cheese

Next we went out back and ran around and climbed some rocks and visited the playground.

Mallory being patient while her brother explores.

The arrival of Santa! Mick actually told him Hi!

Going for a horse drawn hay rack ride.

Chris is such a great Dad, Mick wanted to ride the train so they hopped in the caboose and went for a ride!

Having a great time!

The tree is home and Mick is decorating.

Going through the ornaments.

Such excitement.

Mallory is such a great helper!

More decorating, I will have to take final pictures of our pretty tree.