Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa

Christmas with grandpa and grandma. They went all out this year and we had a great Christmas with them and look forward to Christmas with Joss, Tyler, Jody, Tate, and Juan's family in Texas .

The stockings were hung with care.

All the kids great to pose. Can't you tell Carson is loving this?

Michaela beginning to unwrap the BIG SURPRISE.

REALLY! Yes really, keep going. There is a gift you will like at the end of this box unwrapping. Michaela wanted to stop. She was tired of unwrapping so many gifts. It was funny because we had to convince her to continue to unwrap the boxes.

Michaela getting tired of opening one of her gifts. I believe this is the 7th or 8th box she is opening that has yet another box to unwrap.

Is this really what I think it is?

Finally the gift, a key to her own little car.

The BIG gift of the night. Yes, Michaela got a car for Christmas. No, it's not new but in pretty good condition. 1993 Toyota Corolla. White with snow tires, CD player, clean interior after grandma and I spent some 2 or more hours cleaning it. We looked all over. We didn't want a teenager to drive a car and wreck it fast so we bought a nice car for not so much so if needs be we wont be out that much money if it does have to visit the car cemetery soon. We hope never but only time will tell.

Michaela with her gifts from grandma. She loved all her gifts. Don't you love the hat?

Carson with his new 3 in 1 trainer for soccer. He wants to be able to shoot at the goal and get those amazing side corners hots. Practice will help that.

Carlos on his Christmas gift from his mom and dad. He was quite excited to get a new bike. He

has always had hand me downs and enjoys them but we thought he deserved a new bike.

Another College Semester Finished

For some of you who may not know, I went back to college to finish my college degree. I went back when Carlos was in 1st grade and have been taking classes ever since. My credit hours vary between 6 to 9, just under full time.
I enjoy school and am doing well. I still don't know what I want to be but I am on the down hill toward graduation. I need to decide on a major soon. I was in radiology but have been told by many, including my college teachers, that I would make a great teacher. I have had several of my last few professors tell me that I have a knack for teaching. Needless to say, I don't know what I want to be. I have less than 3 full time semesters to go and I hope to graduate when Michaela is graduating from high school, if not sooner?
Just an update on what I am doing besides working part-time, as a Title 1 teachers aid, and being a wife, and mother.

Police Christmas Party

Michaela and her new pose. It's quite funny because she will tell you to wait and then she will lift this hand and thumbs up. Funny teenager!

All the Police Department employees. I think this was the biggest turnout they have ever had. It was awesome and the police officers were all enjoying their time together. There must have been over 400 people in attendance at outer limits fun zone.

Dad Really wanted to win a riffle but instead he won a Mr. Rogers sweater. It was a fixed gift by Eric Anderson. Only he could have made dad put this great sweater on too.

A few of the guys who played laxer tag. Do you see Dad and Juan?

Carson Choir Concert #2

This was the start of the choir concert. Notice Carson anywhere?

Carson and some of his Choir buddies.

Carson singing and decorated with a paper chain.

This is Carson's choir teacher. He can play the piano, the guitar and is an amazing singer.

Carson was looking tough or trying to grow? This shot was funny.

Carson's Christmas concert #1 and Carlos Christmas program

Getting ready to sing and a great opportunity for me to take a picture. They choir had the opportunity to sing in the Stephens performing art center. It usually costs to perform here but they were performing for a fundraiser. Lucky kids.

This is the choir teacher jamming out. He isn't afraid of anything. Just enjoying his job as a music teacher. He is a great friend too.

A rare occasion, Carson smiling and having fun with his friends in choir. He enjoys this class. The teacher is a friend of ours and he loves music and jams out with the kids.

Can you find Carson in the choir. He is not on the bottom row. He was so excited.

Carlos coming on to the risers. Does he look excited? I can't figure our this expression. Love all the faces though.

Carlos during a song. All the kids were a little shy but my mom said they were pepped up at the 1:30pm show. I went at 9:30am. and maybe they were all still waking up?

This is one of Carlos's teachers. She plays the piano very well and volunteered to play music while each class came on and off the risers. She is a very fun and outstanding teachers. She truly has a calling as a teacher and she radiates her love for children every day.

Carlos is now a Wolf

Carlos sporting his vampire "Wolf" teeth. A very exciting day for Carlos. He has been waiting to receive his wolf for over 2 months. He also earned a gold arrow and 3 silver arrows. He too loves scouts like his brother Carson.

Carlos getting his Wolf badge. He has vampire teeth in and made a hole right through the paper holding his badge.

What the scouts had to copy and then they added their own pictures and thoughts after this simple thank you.

Carlos writing a letter to some of are service men. We were thanking them for all their protection and serving our country. A great thankfulness!

Christmas Parade

Michaela and one of her friends, Amy, trying to stay warm too.

Carlos posing for a picture for his mom.

A decorated fire truck. We love this truck. It is every parade in Pocatello, ID

Grandpa and Carson trying to stay warm at the parade. It was extremely windy so any hideout was warmer.

The armed forces flags. It was beautiful and everyone stood to show respect.

Of course, Santa ended the parade and we were all so excited. I don't know if it was because the parade was over or because we really wanted to see Santa. He was "real" too, beard and all