Friday, April 15, 2011

Hannah's Honor Recital


Just a quick post to tell you about Hannah's latest piano accomplishments (Moms are allowed to brag now and then...) This year we switched to a new teacher & it has been a real blessing. Suddenly piano is fun again & her teacher is really pleased. Two weeks ago the Lynden Music Teachers Association held their annual Honor Recital. Each teacher gets to choose two of their students to perform a piece. (The top 3 get to go to the State Music Teachers Association Honor Recital) Hannah's teacher chose her as one of her students and here's a picture of her at the recital - with a beautiful red rose which all participants received.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Race Day is finally here!!!!













This past Saturday was the long awaited race day - JK's senior project (and fundraiser for her upcoming mission trip to Mexico). The weather was cool & cloudy - perfect for a 6K run. There were 85 runners in this race - far more than J ever imagined would sign up. Many people volunteered to help pull this off and it turned out to be a great event. Lots of prizes were handed out and with registration dollars as well as donations from local businesses $814.00 was raised for the cause. It was a huge learning experience - who knew all the details that needed to be planned for? Check out www.funrunlynden.webs.com for more details (and eventually photos). Here's a sneak peak!

Our very handsome guy!!




I just have to post some pictures of the most handsome fellow in our house. We just love this happy little guy & he's growing like a weed. V will turn 6 months on tax day!!

Alec's Fresh Eggs




We've been learning lots about chickens and what it takes to get them to lay eggs. We've really noticed that laying hens are really particular about their food - if it's not just right they withhold the gift of an egg... They also eat a LOT!!! Alec is learning how to keep track of costs, how to sell eggs and how to be disciplined about feeding, cleaning & collecting their eggs. (A couple weeks ago AK & Dad burnt down the old playhouse/chicken coop that was an eyesore in our field...lots of fun with fire!)