King Arthur's Quest

Last week Aubrey tried out for the Missoula Children's Theatre

in Oskaloosa. There were over 85 kids who tried out

and they picked about 60 kids!

Aubrey was lucky to be chosen!

auditioning on Monday 

Congrats! She made the part of the mini white knight.

practice each evening for two hours 

Two performances on Saturday - one at 3:00 and one at 7:00

even though it was snowy, we were glad that

Grandma Char and Noah and Hannah were able to come

Aubrey had a great time performing and did very well!

She was one of the older "minis" and led the group well. 

Kaisand Christmas

On New Year's Day

we gathered with some of the Kaisand family

for our Christmas party!
We came in the late morning, opened stockings,
had lunch, played games and opened lots of presents and stayed through supper! 

The kids and Grandpa Craig read the Christmas story

CRAZY EYES, Aubrey!
Getting ready to play the "left-right" game.

While Grandpa Craig and Dad watched the Hawkeyes play football,
Grandma Char, Andrea, and Dan attempted a breakout box game.

Aubrey and Noah playing Guess Who

working hard to solve the clues to unlock the box :)

Some the the kids and Grandpa ready for presents!

BIG lego set to put together with each other!

fun outfits from cousin Amanda from TN

Aubrey's cute outfit, too

dolly and me jammies and a cute top from Grandpa and Grandma

Aubrey really wanted the game of LIFE every since she played
at a friend's house this summer.

customized Nike Kaisand Cattle hat for Dad

SOGGY DOGGY game!
JUST what she wanted!

dolly and me jammies and cute new shirt, too

THANKS, cousin Amanda for the outfits and
customized initials decor!

Me holding baby Erica - one of the first times :)
I didn't make her cry :)

Fresh out the bath with their new bath bombs and
into new matching jammies with their dolls!