Here are some pictures from the last little while. The days are flying by too fast so I figured something was better than nothing.

Our budding pianist

Emma began piano in September. As you can see from this video she is doing great and has surpassed my skills already. Thank heavens for her talented doting teacher! It is nice to have such music in the house.

A New Year

Well, I have gotten behind and worse yet, I have forgotten how to do a few things with this Blog, but with April's help I'll be back on track soon. I can't believe it is already the middle of January. I thought things might slow down after Christmas, but not yet. I am ready for someone to stop the bus, cause I want to get off! Just hang on and be patient a little longer and the Ostler Monchichis will be right with you.

December

After Thanksgiving things just seemed to happen faster than I could keep up. Here it is at the end of the month and I am still trying to catch up. We had a wonderful month ending with Christmas in Montana. We have done everything from sledding in the yard to cooking a 25lb beef roast for our ward Christmas party. Emma and Ethan were little stars with their performance with Bush Bronco singers. Emma also had her first piano recital at an assisted living place in Rexburg. Ainsley kept the holiday spirit by belting out carols all season long at home. Of particular mention is "Santa Baby" and "I'm getting nothing for Christmas."

Giving Thanks

I can't believe that it is Thanksgiving time, but here we are. Ainsley is excited that we got snow today, and all I can think of is the leaves in my neighbor's backyard that didn't get raked. Now I am not sure it will be done until May! Oh well! I am thankful for so many things, but my family is definitely at the top along with the gospel. I get to have my children home for the next week and I am so excited. I think the kids are, too. At least they are happy to have school off. We may even get to spend some time with Toni and Grandma Kathy. I look forward to pumpkin pie and having an official day to sit and count my blessings.

Halloween

We had a very nice Halloween. During the week we did little projects like making puppets and learning Halloween songs. Friday was the school parade and trick-or-treating on the Greenbelt sponsored by the Young Single Adults in the area. Saturday our ward had a trunk-or-treat. The kids weren't too big into the candy, believe it or not. They enjoyed dressing up the most. Ethan had 2 costume changes (Jedi and football player) and Ainsley 3 (cat, dinosaur, and fat pumpkin...aka..oompa loompa look a like). Emma was faithful to her cleopatra garb for all events. We also spent time winterizing the house and raking leaves. All in all it was a wonderful weekend.

October Happenings

Well, another day. My monchichis are all back to good health and enjoying the fall. The weather has finally started to cooperate and act like fall not winter. Yesterday we raked leaves and played in piles. We've hauled in the costume box and have had fun playing dress up. I can't believe how fast the kids are growing despite my best efforts to keep them forever. Oh, well. Above are a few random pictures from the last little bit. I had trouble transferring pictures from the camera to computer, but thanks to Kodak chat online I was able to resolve the problem. Believe it or not, little old me actually chatted online last night. Don't worry, it won't become a habit!