More December merriness.

Matthew and his friend Owen at their band concert.

MLHS can food drive... we filled a bus!

Matt loves our new puppy Pepper.

So does Cocoa. They are great friends.

The bus unloading crew.

Having some fun too.

Allison and Matthew posing after their piano concert.

They did a great job!

Allison in her choir concert.

She was ready to sing!

Josh was a shepherd in our primary nativity program.

He took his role very seriously.

Nativity scene

Cookie making at the Banda house.

Everyone helped.

Merry Christmas from the Banda family!

December always seems to be a flurry of school programs and concerts. It seems that we scarcely begin the month and then, wham, Christmas is here already. We got a good jump on the month with cookie making a while back. Everyone helped. We made over 1000 cookies in one weekend. Then we delivered about 30 plates of cookies. It is a tradition that we've had every year since Steve and I were married. We enjoy visiting many friends and relatives.

Matthew had his first band concert. He plays the saxophone this year. Allison is in choir and had her holiday concert. Josh also had a Christmas concert and was part of the Nativity scene at church. Right now, I am busy wrapping and finishing details for the big day coming up on Friday. Wishing you holiday cheer and much love, Deb

Happy December!

The scouts thought the police car was awesome!

Josh got to try on the bullet proof vest- very heavy.

Josh's friend Mitchell in the lineup.

Josh's official height. :)

And loving every moment.

Josh in "his room".

Fascinating.

Lined up outside the station waiting for the officer.

Turkey day festivities.... the kids literally jumped for joy!

On the trampoline in Wenatchee.

Taking a moment to pose for a picture.

Shawna preferred to stay warm inside and play Wii Lego Star Wars.

All the kids took turns playing games.

Josh read some books to Katie... they both enjoyed it.

Greg examined his cards very carefully. We played hours and hours of pinoucle.

Alli-bug and Katie-bug. Best buds.

Katie also played with Uncle Steve.

More bug bonding.

We went home and decorated for Christmas.

Everyone helped.

Allison and I sorted through all the ornaments.

Shawna fixed the reindeer.

Alli and her friends during curtain calls.

Christian and Allison after the play.

Rachel had to get in the picture too.

And Katie too.

The brides didn't want to go back to town.

Allison hiding behind a tree?

Alli showing off her moves.

Yeehaw!

Alli and her beau.

More.

In the audience before the show. Deb, Rachel and Michelle

Grandpa Rob, Grandma Pat, and Robbie.

Katie and Stephanie.

Grammie Linda and Allison

Allison and her best friend Rebeccah

Christian and Allison

Allison and her "man" Christian.

Allison looking pretty alone and with some of the other "brides".

I finally got a few minutes amidst the holiday hustle and bustle and vowed to catch up on all the latest in our household.

November gave us the excitement of Allison in her school play, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." She had a great time and even had her first "on stage" kiss. OOOOO! She wants me to emphasize that it was only a stage kiss. :) And of course, Thanksgiving found us eating way too much. This year we celebrated at Michelle's house. Josh also took a tour of the local police station with his cub scout pack. He especially loved looking at the cool guns and the police car.

Hope the season is finding you happy. Much love, Deb