While contemplating whether or not to write a holiday letter, I realized that I haven't updated the blog since May. I don't even know where to start!
I just posted a few family photos from our summer shoot. This was so Rayna would have a family photo for her Children's House classroom.
Rayna is in 5K Montessori. She is starting to read and write a lot. Some of the other "work" she brings home often is: plant/animal drawings, float/sink drawings, map work (names of countries) and she just started decimal beads of 10. Rayna also learned to ride a bike this summer. And she has lost 6 teeth so far (she'll have both front teeth for Christmas).
Alizah also learned to ride a bike this summer (if she didn't have to use the brakes). She had a little leopard balance bike and she decided to get on the little girl bike and could go! but couldn't stop (good thing for Levi's fast feet). Since then we have been practicing using brakes on the training wheel bike. She has also been practicing the letters of her name and is really getting good.
Both girls are in Irish Step Dance classes- thanks to Grandma Sally and Grandpa Dan getting them to their lessons (and watching the girls while I'm in school/working). We just finished watching The Nutcracker on PBS and they are dancing all around the house. They have also been practicing the first few lessons on the organ with Levi (I even had my first music lesson too). They are hoping to learn Joy to the World and Jingle bells for Christmas.
Levi and a few of his friends performed a tribute to The Last Waltz on Thanksgiving night and raised money for Feed my People food bank. Here is a clip from their performance.
I have been busy with Acupuncture classes about 3 days per week. This week I finished up the trimester, and am now feeling a little more in the holiday spirit. If it would snow, that would be great! I am looking forward to sleeping in, sledding and watching a few movies on break. And hoping for a winter visit from the Brannan's.
Uh oh- here goes the first round of "Dominic the Donkey".... (here it is in case you need it)
The Adoption
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