Merry Christmas 2011

Ripsticking and scootering

I took the kids out of the house while we got new windows installed. Peder is really skilled with his "ripstick" abilities. Caroline loves scooting around on her scooter. Even Murray went with us.

One of the games Caroline wanted to play was "the running game". She said "Mommy, let's play running, and you stay there!" Now that's the kind of game I like to play!

UT vs. Baylor Game

Mark took Peder and a friend from school to the UT game in Waco today. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, they still had a lot of fun. Peder even got to say hi to Bevo.

More Children's Chorus pictures

Here's the group shot minus Mark and Caroline. He had to leave with her halfway through the performance. They ended up eating dinner out so it was all good for them. Our dear friend, Nina, attended, as well as my parents and Larry & Diane, Peder's godparents (and fellow singers/musicians).
The group shots are hard to see, but my mother labeled Peder in each group. (Thanks, Mom!)
The last picture is of Peder with his choir teacher, Cynthia Nott (she is FABULOUS), and Larry (who happens to know Cynthia).

Japanese Kimonos

Mark's sister and her husband went to Japan recently and they sent the kids real kimonos. The kids loved them but it ended in a sumo wrestling match. Not sure who won.

Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas Concert

Peder had his first performance with the Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas last night at the Meyerson! He did great! We were so proud of him. After the concert, he was "interviewed". Okay, it wasn't NBC, ABC, or CBS, but it was kind of exciting for him. He was really animated but I couldn't hear what he was saying. Maybe a clip will end up on the CCGD website.

Shenanigans

Peder and Caroline had Monday and Tuesday off this week (with Mark while I worked) so they filled their time with various activities, most of which involved messing up the house. They fashioned some boxes into a car. Clever.

Lutheran High School game

One perk about attending a Lutheran elementary school is that you get in free to the Lutheran High School games. During the game, Caroline spent most of her time running up and down the bleachers and Peder was wandering around with his friends. At halftime they got to play in the field with the cheerleaders. Fun times!

Swim Lessons

This is the 1st year that both kids have had swim lessons. I was really concerned about Caroline since she's not taken to the water and hasn't much experience in it. Ms. Patty has lessons in our neighborhood so it's very convenient.

Peder's Detective Birthday Party

For Peder's birthday party we went to the Museum of Nature and History at Fair Park. It was AWESOME! The lady at the museum got the party started by having the kids make their own fingerprints. Then she said that a priceless item had been stolen from the museum. The kids have to solve the mystery through a series of clues left all over the museum. Peder really got into it and was yelling to the kids "Come on, guys, let's go!". After the mystery was solved, we had time for cake.



The kids making their fingerprints.



The mystery unfolds...

 

Of course, the birthday boy got to read the first clue.

 

And they were off to solve the mystery!



Another clue!



They're about to solve the mystery.



Peder embarassed that we're singing to him. He actually designed this cake.
I gave the picture to the cake lady and they made this. Not too bad, I think. At least better than
I would have done. On the top right is a magnifying glass. On the bottom left is a gloved hand (use your imagination). The other black things all over the cake are footprints. Peder also wanted "Case Closed" on the cake.