I was hired to sing back-ups on a CD. (That's not me.) I got to go into a professional studio and be treated like a rock star. My friend and tenor (and Puerto Rican) Chris Crommett is making a Christmas CD. The songs are in Spanish and are a mix of new arrangements of old favorites and some new songs.
Alex built and painted his boat for the Raingutter Regata. While he didn't win the whole thing, he did really well and won several heats. Besides, he had a lot of fun! We were just relieved that the boat floated!
Alex is so very handsome in his uniform. He has been selling popcorn to raise money for his troup. Next weekend Franco is taking him on the campout and the following weekend is the raingutter regatta. Alex has painted his sailboat and Franco is helping him put it together.
We went down to Columbus and visited with Aunt Andrea at her new house. Grammy and Grandaddy were there as well as Nanny and Nana. We had a nice dinner together and then had our own fireworks display. Anna thought it was just as good as the professionals!
Mali was awesome during her belt testing. Watch how precise and strong each movement is. She is really coming along great! I love to see her concentrate and prepare for each move. She is very happy now because purple is her favorite color. I hope she'll agree to keep going to another color!
This summer we're getting up early every morning and heading to the pool for swim team with the Storm team. Here is Alex swimming his very first race. He came in last, but we were so proud of him for finishing. Mali is so precious running along beside the pool cheering him on.
Mali swam several events that night as well. Here she is. She came in last as well, but it's just for fun!
I'm so proud of my hubby for being in the top 6% for sales in the company last year. He has worked so hard! This trip helped me to understand what he's doing all the time and why he can't come home sometimes. Besides, I want to go to St. Kitts next year :)
Alex was awesome as usual singing about bears and bees!
First thing the kids did was an art project. They got to color a picture of Gertrude McFuzz and put as many feathers on her as they wanted.
Next came the show. The kids ate popcorn and enjoyed participating and dressing up. They were so cute!
After pizza, Alex opened his presents.
Last came cake and ice cream. Alex and all his friends had such a good time. Hopefully, this will be a memorable birthday for him. He's growing up so fast!
Anna learned to crawl out of her crib so it's time for a toddler bed. We bought her an extendable bed. It goes from a toddler bed all the way to a twin. Tonight is her first night trying to sleep in it. We're trying to make Supernanny proud by trying her techniques. Franco has been putting her back in the bed for about 2 hours now. I think he fell asleep first. Stay strong Franco! One tough night will lead to many happy nights! 
Good job Dad!
Anna got her first haircut the other day. She's precious with her little bob and bangs.
We were invited to a New Year party at the Tanner's. We had so much fun playing games, eating, and finishing the evening with fireworks and sparklers.
Santa Claus came and delivered all the presents. The kids like their bean bag chairs the best.
