Playing Piano

Right before Christmas, Deana and I had our first piano recital. Yes, I have started up piano again, and love it. This is Deana's first at learning, and seems to be a natural. I played for about a year and a half back when I was Deana's age, and am amazed at how much I learned and remembered! We had a big snow storm the night of the recital, so the crowd was small-which was good! Deana did EXCELLENT and played both of her songs like a pro, she is obviously good under pressure, unlike me! I know we are our own worse critic, but I was shaking like a leaf and screwed up both of my songs. I did manage to get through both of them, and keep going even after my mess up, so I guess I did OK. All in all it was fun, but I'm glad it's over, and am already dreading the next one! Justin was mad he had to work that night, but Dylan was right there to support us with his cheesey grin!

Merry Christmas!

Wow, Christmas has come and gone! I'm still amazed at how fast time goes by. It was a great Christmas at the Melchior household! The kids must have been very good this year, because boy did they get spoiled! Dylan was so excited about his train table, he didn't know what to do at first. The train Pa got for us to go around the tree was fun, even though Dylan would not let you touch it. Christmas day was busy with family and good food. The day after Christmas we headed to Washington to see my family. We flew into Portland and got a mini van (yes it was nice, but I still will never own one!) and drove up to Shelton to see my Grandpa Rice. He claims the last time I was up there was when I cut my foot, been a while huh Dodi?? We then took a ferry ride over to Seattle and stayed. The city was beautiful and it didn't rain much, and Justin was in heaven when we went to the Museum of Flight. We then drove back to Battle Ground and hung out with my mom and sisters. After that we headed back to the snow and cold of Salt Lake City, and of course the train table that was missed dearly! I wish I could say that we have great pictures of our trip, with my cool new camera, but I was smart enough to charge the battery and leave it at home. Oh well, the memories are still there! Our New Year was far from exciting, we returned home on the 31st, so our beds were more important then 2008. We were asleep by 10, man are we old!

B-Ball

I haven't posted anything in a while, I guess nothing good is going on! I'm sure I'll have great Christmas pictures all to soon. One Saturday we were bord, so we went to the school and played a little basketball. I guess I should say tried to play! I can admit it is not a strong point of mine. Dylan had fun, and the girls were pretty good at playing HORSE.

Too Cute!

Dylan is so innocent and cute I just had to post it. He decided one morning to eat his giant chocolate bar-yummy!

Donut Eating Contest

Ok, so I just had to post this! Donut eating is a favorite around our family, and very entertaining. Justin was so eager to win, he was on the floor in a few seconds of starting! In the end, the devil prevailed- HA HA, I won!!!!

Happy Halloween

Oh the fun of Halloween. Deana was Hannah Montana this year and had long blone hair! I love dressing up, unlike Justin. The devil always has the way in coming out in me! Dylan again for the second year refused to wear a costume, even though you ask him what he is going to be and he'll tell you bop, bop (aka Thomas!) His mother being stubborn made him wear it for a picture, and as you can see he was not happy. He finally did wear it trick or treating though, which I was thrilled! My cake I made was the best part of it all! The kitty litter cake was really yummy, I promise! We got lots of candy, fun ,and family. A perfect night!

Pumkin Carving

Carving pumpkins is one of our traditions. This year the kids went to the pumpkin patch and picked theirs out. Even though Dylan is in his 3rd year of doing this, he still is unsure of weather he enjoys it or not! We ended up letting him draw on his and he loved it. Justin thinks I'm a total nerd when I turned on Halloween music for the event! I think he might be right!!! Deana can't wait to carve, and is getting more creative!