Bell Ringers

Annee and Hayden spent part of Monday doing some bell ringing for the Salvation Army.  Fortunately, their spot was in the mall so staying warm was easy.  Annee was lucky enough to put in a double shift.

Christmas Break

Christmas break has arrived.  Hayden and the Magic enter Christmas break with a 2-2 record.  They beat the Celtics 53-39 on Saturday.  Hayden was one of four players in double figures.  On Friday, Hayden's and Annee's classes performed as part of Briarwood's Christmas Celebration.  Hayden continued to show off his wide range of musical talents playing a tone chime.  Annee's class sang a song about Hanukkah. 

Heather and her teaching partners sporting their Christmas pajamas.

Hayden's class jamming on the tone chimes.

Annee's class singing about Hanakkuh.

My girls!

Annee, Ella, and Allyra.

Hayden, Patrick, and Payton.

Hayden & I went to the Titans-Cardinals game last Sunday.  Moved down to lower deck seats on the 50 yard line for the second half.

Hayden behind the Cardinals' sideline.  Spent the final few minutes of the game in the 2nd row.  Most Titans fans didn't seem to enjoy the cold.

Annee & Maggie after their Ugly Christmas Sweater party.

Christmas Performance & Basketball Update

Annee & Hayden participated in their final Christmas performance at church last Wednesday.  They both did a good job.  Annee had two solos and Hayden seemed to sing along with several songs.  We split in basketball this weekend.  Hayden's team (Magic) squandered an 8 point 4th quarter lead and lost 41-38.  He ended up 15 points.  Annee and the Hoosiers rolled to a 31-2 victory over the Wildcats.  Annee finished with 13 points.  Hayden has two more games this week, while Annee is off until after Christmas.

Annee and the Briarwood Choir singing at a local assisted living facility.

Magic Rebound with Win Over Bulls

Hayden and the Magic bounced back from their season opening loss with a 46-22 win over the Bulls.  Hayden had 19 points.  As you can see below, the Magic aren't particularly tall, but the Bulls were even shorter.  The Magic return to the court on Saturday morning with a tough one against the Suns.

Basketball Begins

Basketball season has begun.  Annee's Hoosiers fared better than Hayden's Magic.  Hayden lost on Saturday 43-20 to the Rockets.  It was pretty ugly from the start.  The Rockets are long and lean and pressured the Magic into way too many turnovers.  We really struggled when Hayden was on the bench.  He sat the first quarter and we found ourselves down 15-2.  The Hoosiers won easily last night.  At one point, we were up 38-2.  We will have a tougher match up Saturday and we will be without our starting point guard.  Annee had her second swim meet on Sunday.  It went pretty well.  She cut time in all of her events.  Unfortunately, her next meet isn't until the end of January.  Hayden & Annee have their Christmas performance at church tomorrow night.  Will be their last one.  Will try to get some pictures posted later.