First up - Maxx!
In November he had a piano recital. He played The Raiders March (theme song for Raiders of the Lost Ark). He did awesome!
Our friend Joel's birthday was over Thanksgiving weekend, so as the sweet boy Maxx is, he washed his car for him as a present. (The real story is Joel told Maxx he'd pay him $5, if he washed his truck. I told Maxx that it was Joel's birthday soon and washing his truck would make a great bday present. I also hinted that Joel shouldn't have to pay for his present. I told Maxx it was up to him either way he was good. Maxx chose to wash the truck as a present for Joel. Joel ended up paying him anyways and Maxx bought a Bionicle with the money. He's a great kid and a normal 8 yr. old)
Maxx received his first Cub Scout award in December. He earned his Bobcat!
Next up - Abby!
Abby had two karate tournaments in November. She earned 2nd place in sparring in one and then 1st place in sparring in the other. She is currently ranked 2nd in sparring for her division in the AZMARRS State Ranking. She has the chance to complete this month in the State Championships.
Oh yeah, and she earned her FIRST DEGREE BLACK BELT in December!
Grandma was in town and able to go to the Black Belt Extravaganza.
Next up - Grandma's birthday!
We had the priviledge of having Grandma here for her 82nd birthday!
Next up - Christmas!
Grandma and Suzanne were here with us for Christmas again this year. It's a good thing to, because Santa had gotten used to real cookies from the Lopez kids and would hate to be gipped this year.
The kids in their new PJ's!
Christmas Morning!
Grandma cried when she got a Wii and when she got a Snuggie.
And this....
wore this out...
Kids in their Christmas clothes!
2009 ended well and we are looking forward to another great year in 2010!
