It is so fun to see how much the kids have grown up. Tonight was open house at school for the boys. They always have a pancake supper option for everyone there too. The kids always look forward to this night. This was one of the more fun years. Sam took the big brother role leading Claire around and helping her get her drink for supper. It's so nice to see that they really can get along sometimes! It's also nice to see the kids interacting with their friends and teachers at school. 

Ben, always the shy one, actually spoke with us and his teacher. My how he has grown up this year. He did turn a bit red in the cheeks as she told me how much better he is doing with his writing! Maybe some year soon he will feel more comfortable in a new class before Christmas instead of after half the year is done. 

Sam was so excited to show us his art work and the art room/teacher. He so loves art. I was so surprised when his art teacher said he sits right down and works very hard and quietly during the entire class time. I was so shocked and wasn't sure she was talking about our Sam! She stated she thought he was always that quiet! Little does she know that he is quite talkative and has been moved more than once in his classroom for talking too much (don't know where he gets that from!). Obviously, art has piqued his interest more than we realized!

Looking forward to Sam starting basketball this weekend. Ben was to have a tournament this Saturday, but it was cancelled, so he is done for the season. These are a couple of pictures from his season. So far his favorite sports are basketball and football.