Rock Climbing

Elyana has really gotten into rock climbing this year.  She has always been a climber and has been excellent at any type of puzzle so I guess it is a natural fit.  It certainly scares me sometimes though! She is such an inspiration.

No harness on and making a friend!

No harness on!

Archery

Mikayla is in a youth winter archery league.  She really enjoys it and is super good at it! On her last class and with her last arrow, she shot a floating ping pong ball and won a prize!

Bathroom Remodel

I decided to update another bathroom in this house. I purchased a used vanity top (I had to do a lot of scrubbing), some paint, a light fixture, and towel bar accessories.  The hardest part was painting the popcorn ceiling. It really brightened up the bathroom. I love how it turned out.

Before photo. I wish there were more before photos. It was dark with outdated light fixture and sink.

Field Trip

I love that my job is flexible and I can accompany the girls on field trips. Elyana had a neat trip to the local Nature Center where they examined and identified species from pond water samples.

Phantom of the Opera

My Christmas gift from my dad and Sara were tickets to see Phantom of the Opera as a family. It was showing in Madison. I have seen it several times. Nate got to see it in London. They girls have never seen it! We had excellent seats. I love that when Christine hit her high note, Elyana jumped in her chair. It was beautiful!

Being Creative

I have kept busy this winter by doing another painting and making Mikayla a new winter hat.

Elyana Chooses an Instrument

They have a great program set up for incoming middle schoolers to try out various instruments and also to be tested by professionals to find a good fit. Elyana tried everything and was between the viola and the trumpet.  I think that there was some persuasion by her big sister but she chose the viola.