Dot your eyes

Ryan.

James.

December 2011

Booties

Seth found Abbie's old snow boots.  Naturally Darcy had to try them on.

She likes them a little more than Abbie did, but that's not saying much. 

December 2011

Christmas lists

I asked the kids to write up some wish lists and this is what I got.

Ryan was mad at Seth and I when he made his, which explains numbers 6,7,9 and 10. 

December 2011

Handbells

Just in case you've never attended a elementary school handbell concert, here's what you've been missing.  Don't worry, it's short!

December 2011

Highline Christmas Concert

Although the Buxton family isn't known for their musical talent, James decided to join the Highline Choir and Handbell Chorus.  He has been working hard all semester to get ready for the annual Christmas concert which took place last Thursday evening.  Seth, Ryan and I were in attendance.  Doesn't Ryan look thrilled?

James entered the gym with a big smile on his face... 

but he became very serious...

when faced with the handbells. 

Finally--a little smile!

After the bells, the kids climbed up onto the stage to sing.  James couldn't resist mugging for the camera. 

The Highline Choir. 

James sings... 

with... 

his hands! 

Here he is sharing a joke with friend and neighbor, Cynthia. 

James did not get a solo, but he did get to introduce one of the songs.  He spoke very loudly and very clearly.  Yay, James!

The last song was called "Seven Feet of Snow." 

This was a favorite with the kids... 

because they got to throw "snowballs" at the audience at the end. 

When it was all said and done, James was the very first child to take a bow.  Yay, James! 

December 2011

I can't find the dog

This is one of Seth and Darcy's favorite games.  They walk around the house like this with Seth asking, "Hey, has anyone seen the dog?  I can't find the dog."

I think it's weird.

December 2011

Stegosaurus

Ryan is the official dog washer of the Buxton family.

Sometimes when he's washing a dog, he gets a bit creative.  This is Darcy's stegosaurus look. 

Ooh, spiky! 

Darcy says, "I don't want your kisses.  Fix my hair!" 

November 2011