Christmas home tour

I was challenged to show a tour of my home decorated for Christmas by one of my crafty blogger friends and although Christmas is over I promised I would get this up before the new year.

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Noelle learns to ski

Last Saturday Chuck was taking Marshal and a friend skiing

Noelle has wanted to ski for years but it never seemed to happen so Chuck decided it was the perfected day to teach her.

She was a natural and loved every minute

Seriously have you seen a happier child!

Noelle could spend hours out in the cold this is defiantly her sport!

Kendall is hoping to have her turn soon but I think teaching one kid at a time is the best way to go. After he has taken Noelle a few more times we will let her give it a try.

Pictures with Santa

Marshal says this picture is destined to be an AT&T ad, raising the bar!

Keep in mind I am on my tip toes. Never realized Charly is about to pass me up.

I Love that my ward does pictures every year!

Christmasland Show

Yesterday was our winter show all three girls did a wonderful job.

This year several of our neighbors have joined our studio so this morning at church when the primary kids went to sing for the Christmas program one of the little neighbor boys grabbed Charly before they sang and told her that she did a wonderful job and that he loves watching her dance.

I feel very loved that my Mom's sisters make such an effort to come watch the girls.

This was Charly's first performance on her toe shoes she was so excited to have them there to watch her. She put in so much work for this show. With nutcracker going on she had missed so many classes that she would practice at home she made arrangements to meet at the studio and get in extra practice whenever possible. She did an incredible job you would have never know that she missed any classes.

As a mother I think it is fun to watch your kids be involved, the part I love most is the life long lessons they learn. It does not matter if they are playing the piano, playing a sport or learning something new there is always a greater concept being taught. In dance they have learned to be confident, graceful, to have good posture and how to learn from those around you instead of being snotty or jealous. And last but not least the friendships they are gaining.

I had to get a picture of our very supportive Dad

Chucks Birthday

I know this was last week but I had to show how cute the kids decorated for Chuck

We had 40 balloons

We had all kind of surprises in 40's for him

Marshal told the lady what to write on the cake he thought it was so funny

I am an Aunt again

I had to share this cute picture of my new niece McCall. She opened her eyes for us just before we left on sunday.

Our Soldier

The Nutcracker is a big part of our Holiday traditions.

We get to experience the hard work and joy from a dancers perspective.

Charly has been given some great opportunity this year. She has performed a couple of times already filling in for dancers who for whatever reason were not able to perform. Her actual cast does not perform till the week after Christmas. Dec 26 - 31st

This saturday is the girls Christmas show for there dance studio

I am really excited for Chuck and the kids to see Charly perform for the first time on her toe shoes.

Being a mother who danced herself I am in awe of Charly and all the talent, dedication and love she has for this talent. I am grateful to her teacher for all the time and energy she puts in to these girls and for all the professional dancers she brings in and to ballet west for giving Charly such a positive experience to work with their company.

Peterson Christmas Party

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The one thing I love about the Holidays is getting together with family and traditions. I remember when I was a kid and we were dressing up for the nativity and now it is our kids. I wish I would of gotten more pictures of everyone there but when you hand this job off to a kid, you get what you get. We had a great time and I am very grateful to everyone for taking time out of there busy month to come and enjoy each other. Merry Christmas!!!!