Creme Brulee

I did it! I've been wanting to try to make Creme Brulee for awhile now, and I made it yesterday! It turned out really yummy. Some of the kids didn't like it, but that just left more for the rest of us! Seth was happy to finish his own, thanks.

Fashion Disaster

Today is Fashion Disaster Day for spirit week at the junior high. Thought I'd post my childrens' creative genius. Leslie is sporting the hat we all love to hate, among other atrocities. She is actually too sick for school today, but couldn't be outdone by Jake.
Note Jacob's hair part. He was rather proud of it.

My tiny, goofy ninjas. This probably explains some things. Like why Seth thinks that hitting is perfectly normal. If you are viewing this, it is your duty to mentally block all background mess. Repeat in your mind: "Nothing to see here." over and over until it disappears. That is what I do!

Camille turns 11

Camille celebrated her 11th birthday recently. She was pretty excited. Her favorite gift was a table-top chalkboard/whiteboard. She loves to have the neighbor children over to play school, so here was a new school supply!

Ethan and Seth called these their chicken butts. They are pom poms from the dress-up box. The girls might not be too pleased with the boys creativity, but we had a laugh!

Unemployed

Some bad news today. Nathan was laid off from his job with Batten and Shaw and we are busy looking for new employment. It is a blow, but we have already recognized the Lord's hand in our lives to help us prepare for this. We trust He will continue to take care of us.

Leslie took this video of Miriam and Ethan in the snow. We have giggled over it and thought we would share.

Christmas 2008

Dad and Caleb help Seth bust his drill out of its plastic prison. Wearing their Christmas attire. :)

Christmas morning commotion! Lots of happy paper tearing. This is Ethan opening his new quilt.

Our annual Christmas Eve pageant. My favorite is the shepherd and angel in the background. Ethan wanted head gear, as everyone else was sporting some, so he has a washcloth on his head.

Jacob is modeling some pretty fancy ski goggles and snowflakes.

We have had a great time hanging out at home with everyone! Ethan and Seth are glad to have their brothers and sisters home for vacation.

This is Camille, ready for her Christmas concert. She plays the trumpet.