The Band

For months and months the kids have been playing in a band with our friends. The song changed, members quit, they got back together, they broke up again. You know...the usual. Finally, a date was set for the performance. Practices were scheduled, invitations were sent (or at least made and then texted) and details planned. When the day finally got here, the kids were so excited and they played to a packed house, including dads, grandparents and cousins who took time out of their day to come. It was amazing. 

The stage directions found taped inside the dressing room. 

 The tickets for each audience member, that included your name and seat number,

which were then stamped, 

 and used to check in. 

And then the performance started!

 The set was five songs long and each one was just delightful. Here's a sample. *turn it up nice and loud so you get the full effect. 

 Love these kids!

Lately

I can't believe January is already winding down! Not going to lie: I am definitely counting the days until spring, but this month has gone quite quickly. Here's what we have been up to. 

Attempt at sledding: it was freezing and there was barely enough snow. The attempt didn't last long. 

Better enjoyed from inside. 

With an amazing latte. 

On New Years Eve we got to party with our friends. They went above and beyond, and included crafts for the kids, great food, and a balloon drop at "midnight" (aka 8pm). Andrew was the best dancer there. 

True love: letting Andrew color a tiny piece of my new coloring book. 

Trip to Barnes and Noble with Grandma C

Playing hockey in the basement. 

Awhile ago, Jason found some unused space under the steps in our basement. He has since turned it into an incredible play space. 

The kids set up all of their science equipment and made a "kids lab". Members only.

This weekend the Vogels helped us with a new backsplash in our kitchen. This is what happens when the Vogel men get together. 

The finished project!

In my bubble. 

I found these in Kate's backpack. They are notes from her classmates and tell her how she "lights up the classroom". Love that their teacher has them do this!