Music Concert

Last night we attended Ronin's 2nd Grade Music Concert. 

My handsome little stud.

I love Ronin's rich, dark brown eyes.  I think they are such a beautiful color.
 

Dropping him off to wait with his classmates.  It was quite amusing to watch how the attention of the other kids went right to Ronin as soon as he showed up (he is the class clown, after all.)

Lots of energy in this room, or organized chaos, whichever you prefer.

It's time.

Music Concert Video.  This one's for you, Jed:     

I went to the concert not expecting to be stirred up with emotion, but it was surprisingly hard to fight back a few tears while listening to the children singing patriotic songs.  It made me miss Jed.  :(  I can certainly see why Ronin would often say how sad it made him to practice those songs at school. They would always make him think of his dad. 

Concert is over!   

A few of Ronin's supporters.

We're always glad when Grandma and Grandpa can come too.



Apparently student body elections are going on right now at the high school (where the concert was held.)  There were campaign posters all over the hallways.  As we were walking out, I saw this one.  Made me chuckle:

Clever.

Happy Birthday, Little Dude!

We celebrated Rigdon's birthday this past week.  Aaahh, the many ways our family has changed with the addition of our last little guy!

Happy Birthday, Rigdon!

Exactly how old are you now?

(Grandpa helping him show three fingers.)

Wow, a big 3 years old?

You are getting so big!(Rigdon with Grandma Kriss.)


Rigdon's Birthday "Cake" - Donkey from Shrek

This last Sunday we held a birthday celebration with lots of family.

Singing Happy Birthday.

(Video courtesy of big brother, Connor.)

This year, Rigdon new exactly what to do with those pretty, wrapped presents - RIP 'EM UP!

His cousins were a very enthusiastic audience.

Yep, PeRSoNaLiTy with a + right here.

Every present Rigdon got this year was right up his alley, well, maybe not the clothes....those were right up my alley.

Yes, light saber!

Do you have any idea how hard it was to get these kids to look at me all at the SAME time?   This is one of those "must appreciate" pictures.

Digging into the cupcakes and ice cream!

Rigdon's great-grandmother holding my newest nephew, Sterling.

A big bunch of wiggly worms!

Once we were back home, I surprised Rigdon with one last present.


He was all over it. 

Now he can practice basketball just like his two older brothers.

Trying on his new church clothes (had to make sure they fit.)

The cap was darling - even if it was a bit too small to stay on his head.

Rigdon's debonair look.

Oh, Rigdon, how we love you so!  Happy Birthday!

Why Didn't I Think of That?

Sometimes kids do a good job taking care of themselves without any help. This would be one of those times: