Ing Is 15!

Happy Birthday!!

Ingrid--a cool sense of style,

A bright, happy smile

On the go days

Sweet special ways

Exceptionally smart

Big dreams in her heart!!

Getting Ready For School

 Greta is slow moving in the morning.  Erin was trying to hurry her up out of the bathroom so Clayton could brush his teeth.  Finally Greg went in to give her a push...she was polishing her finger nails.  No wonder it was taking so long.

Below is a picture of Ingrid dancing at the Pep Rally.  They taught the basketball team a routine and they danced.  The school always loves seeing the boys dance!

 Sigrid's 6 grade band gave a Christmas concert.  They were fantastic.  Sigrid introduced one of the numbers--no strutters, nevousness, or slurred words.  She may be a radio announcer one day or even read the nightly news.

 There was an art exhibit in the foyer of the Arts Center.  I especially like these three as I know the artist well!  Above 3 good friends at sports event for the cyclones and below is baby sister!

 Those little light spots were from my camera on the phone.  They're not on the canvas.

Drill Team and Basketball Dancers

And here is the half time dance with just the team.

Mouth Full Of Metal

 Siggie got her braces today.  Probably will be in place 2 years.

 We were there over 2 hours and most of the time she had a plastic expander in her mouth.  I know it was tiring, but it will be worth it when she is finished.  Sigrid picked purple for her color!

Found this photo of Ingrid--the day I took her.  I guess Laura took Astrid as I could not find a picture.

Greta Reading To Gigi

Let's Be Jolly

 Erin has Clayton to help Greta with her reading.  He is a very good reader.  Below Greta is getting penmanship down pat.

 Sigrid really likes debating.  She is on the debate team at her school.  At this practice session, Sigrid got MVP as she answered the most questions!!  Tomorrow she will be a metal mouth.

Sigrid's Bowl

 Sigrid created this fruit bowl out of clothes line rope.  I may go over and swipe it while they are at school.

Wednesday, Sigrid gets braces top and bottom.  I am in charge.  I will be sure to take a photo of her after the metal is wired!

Clayton and Greta traveled to the homeplace today.  I think they may have painted tree ornaments but am really unsure.  Looks like Clayton and Robert finished fast.

Erin said she was in charge of the nursery today at church.  Last month she taught Children's Church.  So proud of her service to her Church.

It has been a dreary day.  Laura called to make sure we were okay.  So glad she checks on us--the elderly!

Girls Night Out

 Astrid worked until 2 this afternoon.  Then the four girls went to Little Rock to watch Elf and eat out.  I know they all love getting out together.  Laura said they all got "dressed up".  Would have loved to seen them all decked out, but I am trying to not impose so much.

I bet the Lavish Store sells out of the outfit they had Astrid model.  It is not one of hers.  They just picked it out for her.  They allow Astrid to open and also close the Boutique.  She is trying to find a second job where she might be able to get a few more hours.

 New recipe for Aunt Helen.  You buy this puff pop corn.  Drizzle it with melted almond bark.  That's all there is to it.  Laura made it for Thanksgiving and Clayton loved it so they made it today.

 I think above Greta is helping her Mother find the right popped corn and below Clayton is sampling what they made.

Neck Ache

My Woodpecker works really hard to get a grain of corn.  After retrieving a single grain, he flies off and puts in on a tree limb and then picks it up to enjoy.

I am trying to make enchiladas.  I have them ready to bake.  Hope they turn out good.  I don't think I have ever tried to make them before.  These are beef.  Sometimes, my girls make chicken ones.

I made Erin's Cinderella Cake and it was really tasty.

Just For Sister Fleta

Sister Helen will not appreciate this but Sister Fleta will.  It is from Buster's file.

Busy

 I am working on a Christmas gift for the one whose name I drew.  Have to count one, two, three as I work.  Also read a book about Eleanor Roosevelt this week.  It was enlightening.

Ingrid texted asking me to go to her house and get this portfolio and deliver it to school for her.  Last day to turn it it.  She is ringing bells today for the Salvation Army.

 Her little book was a total joy to scan through.  Before taking it in to the office I snapped a few of the pages with my phone.

 Ingrid wants to always remember this special trip with her Mom and Sisters.  I bet she will.