Whitney's performances

Whitney gave us two great performances this month. On December 15th she was a clown in her 2nd grade class play titled "The Villain and the Toy Shop." It was a very cute melodrama and she was the most darling clown EVER! She remembered all her lines and even did an awesome cartwheel along with one of her lines on stage. Her class sang some Christmas songs and then got a visit from Santa. Chris was not able to be there, but I got it all on tape and we both agree she (and her class) did a terrific job. BIG "Thanks" to our friends and neighbors The Waltons for coming to support Whitney on her special night. :)

Whitney's second performance this month was at her Christmas Dance Recital for Elite Dance Productions. She chose to take a Jazz class rather than combo this year, and was one of three dancers in the class. She loved her new costume, knew the dance well, and is becoming a very talented dancer. We are so very proud of her and look forward to seeing more great dance performances in 2009 at Lagoon and the Spring recital.

A Christmas Surprise

We've received an early Christmas surprise and wanted to share it with all of our family, friends and loyal blog readers....

We are expecting a new arrival early July 2009!!

Yes, this is a surprise to everyone! A welcome surprise!

We are experiencing all sorts of emotions with this news...happiness, excitement, wonder, worry and sickness (the last 2 our mine! :)) Whitney needed a little bit of convincing that this is a GOOD thing, and has now decided that it is "very nice of Heavenly Father to send someone for Lindsie to play with." She is very hopeful for a baby brother this time around and is glad to hear that she still won't have to share her room. After all, she's the BIG and OLDER Sister who gets to help Mom take care of two babies! :) It's still hard for her to comprehend that Lindsie will get bigger and be almost 2 years old when the new baby arrives. I love all her thought processes and questions, and every day she says..." I can't believe we having another baby!" My thoughts EXACTLY!!


Big thanks to you ALL for your love and support! We'll keep you posted... Nic

Two Thumbs UP!!

Yes, two thumbs up and 5 stars! I was worried I would be disappointed, but NO! I LOVED the movie and LOVED Edward! I highly recommend you all see it (even if you think it will ruin your own visions of Edward and Bella). I can't wait to see it again...and take Chris so he can see what the obsession is all about.
P.S. I only hope they find a new Jacob for the next movie. I just can't see past the actors prior "Shark Boy" role. I hated that movie! Every time "Jacob" showed up, I couldn't help but laugh! :0)

Growing up too fast

This weekend we celebrated Lindsie's first birthday! What happened to my baby? She's growing up too fast! She's been walking for the past month and is understanding so much about what goes on around her. She's getting all four of her molars this week and has been covered with snot and slobber. :0) She loves to say "hi" and wave to everyone (including total strangers). Overall she's a pretty happy little person but is very strong willed and independent. Much more so than Whitney was as the same age. She keeps me on my toes and I'm enjoying her as much as possible. She's growing up too fast and before I know it she'll be 7 like her big sis. Happy Birthday Lindsie! We love you!!