I've decided that I wear a lot of different hats as a mom. Soccer mom, band mom, volleyball mom, cheer mom... Well I think I wore all those hats this months and will continue to wear them for several months or perhaps even years to come.
Carmen was selected for All County Band this year. It's an honor to be selected. They spend an entire day learning music that they saw for the first time that morning and then performed a concert that evening. It's a big lesson in sight reading. The concert was great!
Aliza worked super hard to get her round off/back handspring and did it!! She is amazing. Every time I watch her tumble, she makes it look so easy, like anyone could do. But I've seen the months and months of practice it takes to grasp one of these skills.
And I attended several soccer games for both Dallin and Charlotte. I don't have any pictures of them playing, because it was probably the coldest season I've ever sat through. I was too cold to move from my chair during the games. David coached Dallin's team and they both loved it. David has such a natural ability to always make things fun, yet teach skills at the same time.
Aliza's most anticipated birthday ever, finally arrived. She turned 12!! We didn't do too much to celebrate other than presents and cake. She had just had her cheer placements and barely dodged her last primary sacrament meeting presentation.
She's such a beauty and has the kindest heart. She fights for what she knows is right. She works hard and sets goals for herself. She quiet, yet a deep thinker. And she's happiest when she's cheering.
David serves on the high council at church and had to speak in the Waynesboro ward one Sunday. This is the ward I grew up in and my family still attends. So I decided to tag along. My sister was even there! And my mom, sister and I all matched, so we had to take a picture.
November felt like the month of the Temple for me. I went in Brazil, then I went to the Philadelphia temple with some great ladies from my ward. And then later in the month David and I took Aliza to the Columbia Ohio one for her first trip to the temple. It's always amazing to be at the temple, but being there with two of my daughters felt pretty special.
Aliza played the prelude music in church one Sunday before Sacrament meeting. It was beautiful and I loved watching her share one of her talents.
Since David has been home a whole lot these past few months, he's been able to really lend a hand around the house. He does the dishes every night after dinner, he helps drive kids to their various activities and he even helps with homework. He made these sight word flash cards for Dallin and was helping him practice. It's been a huge adjustment to have him home, but I could really get used this. It will be hard when he returns back to work after school is done.
Yes, he's six and he still comes in our bed in the middle of the night. But I can't resist his cuteness!
I posted earlier about our front yard makeover. Here's a finished picture. It's not the best picture, but you get an idea.
We hottest Thanksgiving at our house this year. We had a big turnout! I didn't take a single picture, but I stole this one from my aunt. It's my grandpa petting Koda. I never imagined him being a dog person, but he took a real liking to Koda.
My parents had a football party for the UVA/Virginia Tech game, since we are divided family. It was super fun to be together for such a big game. And it was a devastating loss for UVA when they lost due to a fumble in overtime. I guess the 15 year streak of losing to VT will continue on for another year. We'll get 'em next year for sure!
I think every post has to include a picture of Koda. He loves me the most!
Our ward had a persona progress night to celebrate all the things the Young women have accomplished for Personal Progress. Each girl prepared a table with things that represent themselves.
Aliza's was full of cheer stuff, of course. She has only been in YW for two weeks, so she really hasn't gotten into personal progress yet.
Carmen had volleyball stuff, and her clarinet. She also included a poster that she had been working on for one of her value experiences. I think the glue may still have been wet on it!
And lastly we took a drive over the Stuanton to drive through the Gypsy Hill Park Christmas lights. This replica of the Washington DC temple was built by my dad in, I think, 1988. I remember him building it in our basement. It has appeared at the park lights every year since then. I didn't realize that it was still around, but once I learned it was, I knew I wanted to take the kids the see it.
And driving to Staunton warrants a visit to Wright's Dairy Rite for dinner! It's an old diner where you still order your dinner from a phone at your table.
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