Friday, January 01, 2016

2015 in review

For posterity- a 2015 year in review.

January started with Luke's whole family here in Colorado.  This doesn't happen often and was a blessing.

The four of us went to Mueller state park and did some sledding



Julia turned 13!


In February Julia sung in the Colorado all-state middle school choir


We went skiing on a Friday and the nearby hot springs on Saturday. As you can see the weather was perfect!  Snow one day and swimsuits the next...that's Colorado.


Lauren and Luke built a snowman


In March Lauren got to compete in a Rubik's cube competition


Julia played a cello solo at school


Lauren got the lift the Giraffe draw-bridge at the zoo


Children's choir spring concert


St. Patrick's day parade


Fabulous trip to New Orleans to visit Aunt Annie


Palm Sunday choir at church


In April Julia finished her massive latch hook rug


Easter eggs


Easter Sunday


Hospital selfie...emergency back surgery and rehab for me.


In May - crazy hail storm - that's not snow!



7th grade choir concert with all girl accompaniment on one of the songs



End of year handbell concert


National Junior Honor Society

We watched a nesting robin


Lauren's school project


In June - a trip to Lake Tahoe



Camp with the cousins





Reunited!

In July - a trip and family reunion to Hilton Head











Luke's birthday


Orchestra camp




County Fair


Our new dog - Pippin



In August - Luke performed with the Half Glass Full band


Luke and I saw the Foo Fighters!




First day of 4th grade


First day of 8th grade

Zoo trip


Cello performance


In September - day trip to Breckenridge



Hike and pictures with friends





In October - a day trip to see the colors...picnic and Bishop's Castle






Ninja Kids program for Lauren

Lauren's music program


School pictures



Julia and I went to North Carolina for a wedding




Halloween - an Ewok, Cello and Car Hop girl






In November - Lauren's party and 10th birthday



Snow fun


Thanksgiving trip to Illinois



In December we decorated the tree


Lauren had her 4/5th choir performance


Sung in annual Christmas Joy concert...Julia for the first time



Julia had her school orchestra concert


Dressed Pippen up


Star Wars!


Family music


Traditional frosted sugar cookies



Girls on Christmas Eve...they played their instruments for the Children's service and Julia and I sung 4 regular services


Christmas morning


Christmas Dinner with friends


New Year's Eve with neighbors