Character Counts

Brielle was chosen by her teachers to recieve the Character Counts Award for January- as a Leader of being Compassionate in her class. Each month the teachers select 1 child in their class that exhibits the given trait for that month. Mrs Russell and Mrs Maxfield had this to say about Brielle:

"Brielle is kind to everyone. She is very proactive in the way she responds to others. She thinks about the situation and then responds in an appropriate manner. Brielle is thoughtful to others and wants to help them. She is willing to listen to others ideas. Brielle makes our classroom a safe and happy place to be."

I couldnt agree more with Brielle's teachers. Brielle is compassionate and cares about others. She is a good friend to everyone and genuinly cares about others. I am so proud of her!

 

 



Reflections

 Katie moved onto the next level for reflections and they had an awards ceremony for about 6 schools (150 students). She received a participation award.  And even though she didn't move onto the ne xt highest level,  we are so proud of her and hope that she has a desire to continue to enter next year.  There were some pretty amazing entries, I love seeing how children can be creative!

Family Pictures



While my sister and her family where here for Christmas we got family pictures taken (its been 10 years?)  It was the day after Christmas and the kids were pretty exausted and not super cooperative- but I think we got some cute pictures. It was so good to see my sister with her cute boys. I wish that we lived closer and could see them more often :)

 



Christmas 2012

Santa came!! 

 

 3 excited girls! They LOVED their bikes! Too bad the weather has not yet permitted bike riding outside. These bikes are a bit big to ride in the house, although they have tried!

The day after Christmas my Dad came out to our house for dinner.

 The girls were excited to see him

 

We had an amazing Christmas! We loved spending time with all our family whom we LOVE!

Christmas Eve

We made cookies...

 We put together puzzles... well mostly Greg :)

 The babies had fun

 We are ready for Santa to come!

The Grimes come to visit!

My sister was able to come and visit for Christmas. We were beyond excited to see her and her cute boys.  The little kids had so much fun together (and got into lots of trouble!)

Look at these faces! They are trouble trust me ;)

 We got together as a Browninng Family on Friday night before Christmas. These are all the Great-grandkids that came. Just missing Jenny's kids, Steele, Rashelle and Taylor

 All the girls were busy picking out Jewelry for Tiffany's Jewelry tree. 

 Nana was enjoying her grand babies- so cute :)

 

 All the teenagers lounging in front of the TV

Winter Wonderland Birthday Celebration

I can't believe that katie is 9. Where has the time gone?!?!?!?  

She decided on a Winter Wonderland theme for her party and Buddy (our Elf on the Shelf) decorated the house for her special day! It was GREAT since it was actually a very warm day and there was NO snow outside.  (the snow came just one day late... better late than never I guess)

 I LOVE this girl! She is the most loving sweet child. She has such a big heart and I feel so blessed to be her Mom. xoxoxo