The Nutcracker

So Kitten and Mr. Happiness were in the Nutcracker this past December.  Can you say amazing amounts of time spent volunteering (making and fixing costumes), going to rehearsals, and stressing over it all?  However, in the end it was wonderful!  God is so good.  Backstage I met a wonderful lady who I hope will mentor me in my faith.  She is an amazing Catholic lady and I know God brought her to me in that moment.  He is so good to us.

Here are some pics of my lovelies:

Kitten on left.  She WANTED to be the boy.

How handsome is he?

 It was a busy season, but worth it all!

American Heritage Girls

We joined a local AHG troop this past Fall and can I say what a great organization!  The girls now have badges to earn like their Cub Scout brother, and they really seem to enjoy it.

One of our first activities was to participate in a fundraiser for Wreaths Across America.  I took my eldest out for two days and she asked everyone in our neighborhood to buy a wreath.  I think only 3 people actually said "no."  She ended up winning top sales for the whole troop!  Way to go kiddo!

She was very happy to receive her prize - an AHG headband to match her uniform.

Ahhh...2012.

So, after a very difficult December I am relishing in the life that is January.

School is going well after a refresh on the course schedules and a resolution to keep up no matter what!  I'm seeing good progress which is always a plus.

We are embarking on an adventure this Friday as my eldest goes for an Autism screening.  I am amazingly calm and peaceful about this.  I know answers are the biggest blessing I can receive at this point and I'm confident that I will get some answers, if not many.

I am contemplating the schedule and thinking of downsizing again.  We love being home.  This is a new feeling.  Our house is great.  Our yard is great.  Home is great and everyone enjoys spending time here.  Anything that takes us out is worth questioning.

Yet I also love hearing the music (when they actually practice).  Our Christmas concert here at home was lovely and I think we'll make it an annual event.  Here's a few shots:

It's hard to see in that last picture, but Mr. Happiness is playing the cello.  What fun we had baking yummy treats all day and playing for our friends and teachers!

I actually had that room painted so it looked nice and pretty.  The living room is next...

It's nice to be blogging again and to the few folks who actually read my blog, thanks for your patience.