So both of our computers are pretty much DEAD! I'm afraid to even try to download a picture so here's just a quick run down...
Kayla tried out and made honor choir!! We are so proud of her! The choir consists of 4th and 5th graders from the entire district. There about 20 elementary school total. We aren't sure how big the choir is but we've heard it about 50 voices strong. She will have practice every week and a concert in February. It's really to just give experience for Junior High choir. (scary that it's only 10 months away!! YIKES). She's doing great in school and loves being in the GT (gifted and talented) classes.
Henry started soccer a couple of weeks ago. He's doing so well! He loves it! We think he was made for sports and teams! He's in a league that has a 1 hr. practice then a game to follow each Saturday. It's heavenly not having to coordinate a week night practice! He's getting pretty stoked to turn 8 in a few months and be baptized. He is really doing great with his reading and is currently reading a Star Wars Clone Wars book.
Jack is lovin' preK. Admittedly the early morning are tough on him. He's usually an early riser anyway but waking him at 6:30 is tough. The other morning he said, "I'm just still SLEEPY". He will roll about of bed and lay on the floor for a few minutes then finally give up and get dressed. Jack's favorite part of school is Fun Friday. He gets to pick his own partner for centers. The teacher tell me she is going to start teaching him to read since he's already trying!
Brinley is 3 and so ready to be 4 and go to school. Although she does love her free reign of the TV to watch Dora to her hearts content. We were reading scriptures last night and she was repeat reading with Kayla. Kayla said, "... and Alma said..." and Brinley said, "... and Elmo said..." I couldn't stop laughing!! She loves her little girlfriends and loves play dates!
A few weeks ago our ward was split and we became members of the NEW ward. So everyone was released from their callings and we started anew!
Lars was called to be in the Elders Quorum Presidency... again. He's the 1st counselor this time. He's excited to work with a new president, counselor and work again with the secretary. I (
Cristi) was just called to be in the Stake Young Women's Presidency. I'm the 2nd counselor. My first impression that I was going to have this calling came right as the ward split and our new bishop was called. His wife was serving in the Stake YW and I knew she couldn't continue that calling and I had a feeling that I would be serving in the Stake YW. A couple weeks ago after I was called, Lars got a call that a member of the High Council wanted to meet with both of us. I met with him first and he asked if I had any concerns with my husband having a calling... I said, "Well, I just got called to be in the Stake YW..." He started fumbling with his iPad and said, "Wait a minute... let me see... I'm sure it was approved... hold on... yes... well... yeah, they did approve it. Huh. Well, the Stake Presidency did approve it, which surprised me. So what do you think?" I said, "I'm sure we can work it out." So later that day as Lars was being set apart the Stake President was asking all of the wives what our callings were. When I told him mine he looked very surprised and said, "That's right! We just did that! Well, you'll be blessed!"
