I am so behind in the blogging...have been a little busy with things....Levi's 12th birthday came and went and we had fun celebrating, but I neglected to post the other pictures...shame on me! (Love this smile!)
Taylor and Levi have been busy with their volleyball lately. They both had one tournament so far, and they will have another one next week. They are enjoying this a lot, and mom and dad had fun cheering them on!
Taylor was also involved with the Spelling Bee this year, and she went with one of her friends to Beacon Christian School to be representatives for Trinity. She didn't come home the champion, but she had fun and did her best.
The Huizinga clan got together just over a week ago to have pictures taken. We went to Rosa-Flora in Dunnville, and it was a rather painless procedure. It went quickly and there was very little crying involved. Grandpa and Grandma had pics taken with the grandkids and we did shots of everyone as well as individual family shots. It was high-time we took pictures, because last time we did the family thing, Jay and Shar did not have any children. Now they have four! It was a nice morning and I think we came away with some nice pictures.
Amber is still playing basketball. The junior team had a nice season and they even made it into the playoffs this year. However, they came out of the regular season in 8th place and had to play the 1st place team...needless to say, the playoff experience was short lived. Amber was asked to play with the senior team towards the end of their regular season. She was able to participate with the seniors at the Christian School tournament, and later this week she will be going to Welland for a few days with the seniors and will be competing at OFSAA. This is quite an honour and accomplishment for the team! We look forward to cheering them on! "Go King's Go!"
The rain is falling outside, but inside the house is shaping up for Christmas. This past Friday the kids had a PD day, so Taylor and I picked up a Christmas tree...(one in a box). That's right...I don't know what came over me this year, because we've always had a real tree. FYI: Rick was on board with this decision...and he is very happy with what we've come up with.
The girls and I also decided on a new theme for the tree, a blue, white and silver one. I really felt it was time to get some fresh decorations...the old ones were looking rather tired. I think it's safe to say that all it needs yet is a bit more ribbon, perhaps a matching skirt, and a few presents.
So far we are all enjoying this tree...(especially yours truly.) On the positive side, I don't have to worry about watering it or cleaning up all the needles, and we can enjoy having the tree up for a longer period of time. I suppose the down side is it doesn't smell pretty like a real tree, but that's OK. I've come to terms with that and I also have a wonderful solution...my favourite cranberry scented candles to take the place of the absent pine smell. I think it's a win-win!
All I need to do now is get past the inevitable birthday that is coming this week, whether I like it or not, and then I can get on to getting the Christmas cards in the mail and all the fun that the December Christmas season brings!
