the stress and months of shopping...

...were well worth it when we saw these faces...

On our way...

to Ian's first band concert. I have no idea why he decided to smile like this! I think he was giddy with the excitement of the upcoming performance. As for the actual concert, well, what can one say about a 5th grade band?! I think Samantha summed it up best with her question about half way through "Is this ever going to be over?"

the first snow day of the season...

the Tap Dancer

Can you tell she thinks she's hot stuff?! (This is her pose at the end of her dance so she thought this would make a good picture!)