Author: Stephen and Jodi

We got a nice new blanket of snow last night so we took to the sleds at Grandma and Grandpa’s. Grandpa purchased some tub like sleds that are a real treat to ride in cause they are rugged and they are fast. Mason hit the hill before we even finished getting out of the car. We all had a great time and had a nice lunch of custom made sandwiches from Grandma and Hot Chocolate from Jodi (She made it in her handy dandy Cocoa maker) of course the kids did some rock climbing. Good Times.

It was time again for the annual Christmas Program for the Elementary School. We had been hearing excerpts from a few of the songs preparing us for the grand event. Our recollections went back a year to when Mason was in this performance by himself. Oh, the dread that he felt. He had to wear pajamas in front of everyone – everyone in the bleachers that he knew would be looking at HIM! After much coaxing and prodding he prevailed and with as little effort as possible went through the actions and tried moving his lips.

This year on the other hand, was another story. He still wasn’t trilled about performing, but there was such improvement. The morning of the program Lily was expressing concern about being nervous and that she hoped she could do a good enough job in front of all those people. I casually mentioned that she should ask Mason what to do. I listened and heard Mason give her some pointers and she felt better. It was cute. They both did a wonderful job. Lily really got into her Spanish dancing and Mason loved dressing up in a ninja costume. Mostly he enjoyed getting to be part of the Chinese dragon’s body, in the Chinese New Year Parade – he even poked his head out when he was all through and gave a hearty wave.

“I think to myself, what a Wonderful World!”