I wanna party like a cheerleader!!

Although her actual birthday isn't until the 21st, Zoie had her 6th birthday party on Saturday. We have found that the closer to Christmas you get, the more conflicts people seem to have. The "theme" was cheerleading and the DC Mustang cheerleaders and Monty the Mustang joined the party to teach the girls a few cheers, some tumbling and, of course, how to build a pyramid! I think the pictures speak for themselves.......

I know, I know...the blog posting has slowed to a virtual halt these days. My sincere apologies but life has simply taken over around here. Sadly, I have even failed to take regular pictures--something I already regret. BUT, Grandpa Rex and Grandma Mary took a few in front of their tree last weekend and I thought I would share.

Our Thanksgiving was the usual drive all over Iowa affair and Christmas is set to to be much of the same, plus one LONG airplane ride for everyone to Pennsylvania to see my family. We wouldn't have it any other way though so bring on the festivities!

Zoie is still loving school and is reading a ton of words. I continue to be so impressed with her teacher and the entire Davis County School system. Seriously, they rock. She is still in love with horses ( no idea where that came from) and my uncle Karl saddled her up on Thanksgiving on Scooter, a GIANT horse. Okay, maybe not giant but when my little girl got up there it sure looked giant! With the entire family outside, all carrying cameras, we failed to get even one shot of the event. Typical for around here but she loved it. Her 6th birthday is the 21st but her party is set for this Saturday to try to avoid the Christmas stuff everyone has going on. I promise to get pictures and post. No promises on how quickly that happens though.....

Kai is still entirely BOY. If he can hit, kick, throw or bang it together, he is totally game. He runs on high speed all day until bedtime, when he crashes in his big boy bed. He does pretty good other than he thinks the day starts somewhere between 5:15 and 5:45 most days. We are still working on a plan to get that resolved. At the moment, the plan is to wait a few years until he decides being up that early really isn't all that great. Other ideas are welcome...I'm having hard time convincing Ryan that we need another one around here with a 2-year old up and at 'em at the crack of dawn.

Since we can't manage updating the blog on a regular basis, we of course didn't get Christmas cards out either. So, to our blog watchers, family and friends we wish you a very Merry Christmas! Zoie and I have been spending a lot of time talking about the birth of Jesus and why we celebrate so remember to celebrate your faith this season. We are continually grateful for the blessings the Lord has given us and I thank him daily for my healthy babies and wonderful husband. Merry Christmas!!