Brielle has another broken arm!

Yes, it's true.  Brielle broke her arm on Xmas Eve.  The kids had just opened their presents and were downstairs playing when Brielle decided to jump off a chair and landed on her arm.  If you remember, she broke her left arm this past summer, so 2 broken bones in less than 6 months!!  Yikes!  She is such a little daredevil!  As you can see from the picture, Camden found a marker downstairs and helped himself to being the first to sign her cast!



Merry Christmas!

Camden's School Xmas Concert

Camden had his school Christmas concert this afternoon.  He was a reindeer, but was pretty shy again and didn't sing or do any actions....maybe next year??  Grandma Cathy and Grandpa & Grandma Weigel came to watch him.  

Camden's Gingerbread House

Here's Camden's gingerbread house that he made in school.

Cade Playing "Frosty the Snowman" on Trombone

Here is an audio of Cade and his friend Luke playing Frosty The Snowman during lessons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCyHHE1NLVo&feature=youtu.be

Brielle's Daycare Program

Today Brielle's daycare class (plus another class) went to The Leach Home to sing some songs for the residents.  Brielle is dressed in red and white with a Santa hat on.  You can check them out at youtube by clicking on the links below:

Introductions

Chimney

Snowman

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Jingle Bells

Sunday School Christmas Program

Paige, Camden, and Brielle had their Sunday School Christmas Program this morning.  Cade is no longer in it as it's only for Pre-K through 5th grade.  It seemed different not having him in the program!  Paige and Brielle did a great job, but Camden was a bit shy again and didn't do much up here. :(  

 Paige was a "heavenly host".

Paige's Halftime Performance

Paige's class (Mr. Ohm's class) was invited by the Breckenridge Cowboys Varsity Girls Basketball Team to perform at halftime of the JV and Varsity games.  They were able to play a game against each other for the first performance, and then they chose someone from the audience and played "Three Up" for the second performance.  Paige chose Cade, so he was excited to play.  They also announced that this class of less than 20 students raised over $400 for their pen pals from New Jersey who were affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Way to go class!

Trisha's New Puppy

Trisha and John got a new puppy, Copper (a goldendoodle). They stopped by to show him off.  The kids liked him!  No, we will not be getting a puppy!

Cade's Christmas Program at School

Cade had his school concert last night.  He was very busy as he performed in the 6th grade Choir, 6th grade band, and Jazz Band!  He even had a duet in one song.  Check it out at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzGKGipk6Z0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Cade's teacher told me that he did such a great job and is so musical that she will be "all over him" to go out for Choir in high school!



 All ready for the concert!

 Playing in the 6th grade band.

 Cade and Max singing a duet together.

Cade performing in Jazz Band.  He's the only trombone player.

Santa's Visit

The kids went to see Santa last Sunday.  Brielle was a little shy at first but then warmed up to Santa.  She is SO excited for Santa to come to our house!

Cade-Moorhead BB Tourney

Cade had a basketball tournament in Moorhead last Saturday.  His team placed 3rd.  Great job, Cade!

Paige's Christmas Concert

Paige had her school Christmas concert last night.  They sang songs and also played their recorders.  They all did a great job!  

 Playing recorders

Singing a holiday song.

 All ready for the concert!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

Paige's 4th grade basketball team

Paige's 4th grade basketball team played a good game last night against Wahpeton.  They came back strong and tied the game at the end 16-16.  Paige made 10 of the 16 points.  Way to go, Paige!  Their regular season will end on Nov. 17 after their last game against St. Mary's.  They will probably be starting traveling basketball after Christmas.

Tennessee Trip

A few weeks ago, Chris and I took a trip to Tennessee.  We visited Nashville, Lynchburg, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg Tennessee.  In Nashville, we went to the Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Eli Young     Band, and Eden's Edge concert.  It was great!  We also shopped the outlet mall, went on a tour of the stars' homes, and toured the Grand    Ole Opry.  In Lynchburg, we toured the Jack Daniels distillery, which was very interesting and ate at a famous restaurant, which was      southern cooking served family-style.  In Pigeon Forge, we went to a comedy show, Dollywood, and shopped the outlet malls.  We just     drove through Gatlinburg.  We needed a vacation after our vacation to rest up as we were on the go trying to see and do everything!  It was a great trip, and we'd like to go back again sometime.  As you can see    from the pictures, we went at a perfect time to see the fall colors and enjoy the beautiful warm weather!

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Paige Starts Basketball

Football has ended, and now basketball has started for Paige.  She had her first game on Thursday night.  Since there are only 5 fourth grade girls out for basketball, Paige has some third grade girls on her team.  They played hard, but lost to tough St. Mary's.

 Paige jumping the ball since she's the tallest on the team.

Paige taking the ball out.

Grandpa Storhoff's 90th Birthday Party

A few weeks ago, Grandpa Storhoff celebrated his 90th birthday with a big birthday celebration at the church in Nome.  We drove out for it, and it was a beautiful day with a packed church basement!  Wishing you many more birthdays to come, Grandpa!

Paige's Stitches

I got a call this afternoon from the nurse at the elementary school saying that Paige had fallen in Phy. Ed. playing basketball outside.  She said that the cut looked like it probably needed stitches, so I picked her up and took her to the clinic, and sure enough, she needed 5 stitches.  She was a trooper though and did really well getting the stitches.  Luckily it's in a spot where if it leaves a scar, won't be too noticeable.  The funny thing is, she goes to get stitches out tomorrow in Fargo from her dental procedure she had done, so she's had a lot of experience with stitches recently!

Cade is in Jazz Band

Cade was asked by his band teacher to be in the 7th and 8th grade Jazz Band!  He is only 1 of 3 6th graders in the Jazz Band, and he will be the only trombone.  He will still be in regular 6th grade band.  Congrats, Cade!

Camden's Field Trip

Camden had a field trip today to Buffalo River Park.  He saw animals, went on a hayride, and picked out a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch.  Here he is with his best friend, Henry enjoying the day!

Camden the Firefighter

It was Fire Safety this week, and at school, the firefighters brought a firetruck to show the students and talked about fire safety.  As soon as Camden got home, he's been playing "firefighter".  Brielle likes to play "firefighter" too, but Camden doesn't like to share his hat that he got from the firefighters...so there's been some fighting over the hat!

NDSCS Homecoming Parade

About a week ago, NDSCS had it's Homecoming Parade, which is always a great parade.  It lasted close to an hour, and the kids got TONS of candy as you can see!  They always enjoy going to parades.

Cade's Touchdown Pass

Cade had a football game last night in Wyndmere.  He had a GREAT game.  Here he is catching a pass for a touchdown.  Great job, Cade!

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Happy Birthday, Tanya!!

Happy Birthday to the world's best wife and mother!

Bathroom Redo

This weekend, we redid our upstairs bathroom.  Thanks so much to Cathy for painting it for us!  We think the finished product turned out great.  The kids LOVE it, even though it isn't as "cute" as their old one.  What do you think?

 BEFORE

 DURING

AFTER

Football at the FargoDome

On Sunday, we went up to the FargoDome as Cade's Purple Team played LaMoure at 2:00.  They lost by 2 points but had a great time playing on at the FargoDome!

 Cade tackling the runner.

 Let's get this party started!

 Getting ready

When Daddy is in Charge of Bathtime...

Here's what happens when Daddy is in charge of bathtime!