Sunday, January 29, 2012

Wrapping up 2011

Halloween:


 Thanksgiving:

     
We hosted Thanksgiving at our house this year. It was fun to plan and decorate. Behind us is a "thankful tree"- everyone could write what they were thankful for on a leaf and tape it to the tree. It looked so pretty when it was filled with thankful leaves! We also celebrated James masters degree with a surprise graduation ceremony! We had a few great speeches and some good music. James was really surprised and it was a fun way to celebrate this huge accomplishment!

Thanksgiving football in the backyard:

 Christmas highlights:

Karissa, Kyle and James performed in a Christmas concert that our stake does with the Catholic church. They worked hard to learn their songs and did a great job.


 Tyler's preschool class (and siblings) sang at an elderly home for the residents there. 


Christmas eve bowling:



 Christmas morning:



3 comments:

  1. karissa's face with the dollhouse is the best picture ever!

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  2. Love the updates! I have heard of the Thankful Tree idea and I love it. I really need to do it next year.

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  3. Congrats to James. Your kids are getting so big and what fun traditions you have.

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