Christmas Performance

Ok I should have blogged this last week but my hard drive is freaking out and my camera wouldn't upload to my computer. Don't worry Renee I've backed everything up. I downloaded an update and it seems to be working ok but I'm still taking it in to the Apple dealer in Fairbanks when we get there. Anyway back to my point...

Last Wednesday was the annual Christmas presentation for Pullman Christian School (where Dan works) and Pullman Christian Childcare Center (Jonathan and Jason's Preschool). Dan wasn't really involved, except singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" at the end of the show. Mostly he just maintained the Jr. High Students and confiscated cell phones from students who were texting during the program.

The daycare put on a really cute show. This kids sang "Happy Christmas" and "Little Drummer Boy" and it was as cute as you can imagine. Jason just sat there on stage but Jonathan was really into the show. If we get a video after the 1st of the I'll be sure to post it for y'all.


Look at him. He is all boy with his shirttail hanging out and his undershirt showing. After the show he informed me that I forgot to put his belt on so his pants kept falling down. He couldn't have told me that while we were still at home so I could do something about it.

Playing "The Little Drummer Boy." The teachers saved formula cans and they kids used them as drums, so creative. How cute is he! Jonathan had so much fun!

During their performance I was sitting down on the floor right in front of the stage so I could get good pictures. Jonathan saw me and gave me the sign for "I Love You." That kid can be a real pain but I totally love him!

Wordless Wednesday

Making Snowflakes

Kristen posted this on her blog and I thought it looked fun. If you do one leave me a comment with the number so I can go look at yours.

Mine - 7595243
Dan's - 7595353

8 Months

Jason turned eight months old on the 18th and we took our monthly picture of him. He is such a great kid. At eight months he has two teeth, he's starting to try and crawl, loves eating everything you give him, and has a great little personality. I love this kid!

Every month we take a picture of Jason with is bear, Kodiak.

Jason at 7 months

Jason at 8 months

Snow Everywhere

I love the snow but it needs to stop now! We are supposed to fly to Alaska on Christmas Day and I don't want our trip to end up canceled. That being said Jonathan is enjoying the snow. On Sunday we bundled him up because he was literally starting to climb the walls and needed to get outside and run and play. Dan and Jonathan headed out in the iced over snow to take the sled out for a walk. They tried to sled in the yard but they keep sinking in so Dan took him to the end of the road and back. They had fun.





Jason and I stayed inside and stayed warm. A good time was had by all.

YAHOO AGAIN

My mom called me today and I passed both Standard 1 and Standard 2 of the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment. 4 tests passed, 1 left and then I am eligible to be certified to teach in the state of Idaho. I still need to finish school but most of my tests are done (until we decide where we are moving and I have to get certified there)

I also got my grades today and I did very well this semester. All my hard work is definitely paying off!

One Long Drive

I posted while we were on the road that the weather was pretty bad but I thought I would expand on that post.

When we woke up Saturday morning the weather in Pullman was foggy but otherwise good so we decided to go ahead and continue with our plans to go for Portland that day. As we left Pullman the weather got better. The roads were good and it was sunny and beautiful. The weather stayed pretty good until we got to Arlington, Oregon. At this point it started to snow a little but the roads were still pretty good. By the time we got to The Dalles, Oregon it was snowing, windy and the roads were terrible. The wind was blowing from all directions and because it was coming in off the Columbia River the wind was very cold. Any moisture on the windshield froze instantly because of how cold the wind was. We had our defrost on full blast and the windshield wipers still weren't really doing enough. Dan could only see out of a little part of the windshield because of the ice buildup. I was reaching out the window breaking ice off the wipers and clearing out what I could and watching the road from my side. A 1.5 hour drive took a little over 3 hours but we did finally make it to my in-laws and off the roads. As it turned out they actually closed I-84 shortly after we made it to Portland and as far as I know the road is still closed.

Here are a few pictures from the drive before it got too dark.

Trucks and cars lined up along the side of the road putting chains on.

This was when the roads were still kinda good. They got a lot worse.

Nothing but taillights.

Bad Weather UPDATE AT BOTTOM

I'm posting from Dan's phone so forgive me if there are mistakes. We are on I84 headed west to Portland an the weather is bad. We are about 50 miles from my In-laws house. It should be an hour drive but with the weather it will be longer. If you read this say a prayer for us. Jonathan is starting to climb the wall! I will updatewhen we get there

Well a 6 hour drive turned in to over 10 but we are finally in Portland safe and sound. Thank you for your prayers.

Wordless Wednesday

YAHOO!

I PASSED BOTH PRAXIS TESTS!!!!!