Lexi's baptism

Lexi turned 8 on March 5th and was able to get baptized that same day. We were lucky to have lots of family come to celebrate:
Grandma & Grandpa Farr:

Grandma & Grandpa Burgess:

All the Farr cousins(except for Judson. We should just crop him in somehow)

Lexi had a fun day. After the baptism she chose to go to Golden Corral for dinner where she ate as many as desserts as possible. She was excited to get her scriptures, scripture case, baptism memory book, necklaces, a bracelet and a Holy Ghost night light for her baptism celebration. (Yes...she was absolutely spoiled!!!)

Mason's first day

I recently joined up with a couple of friends to do preschool for Mason once a week. We only have 3 kids and we meet once a week, but it will be fun for Mason to see them and learn. I took his picture:

He has changed so much over the last year. He is growing up so fast!

Lexi's Concert

Lexi recently had her 2nd Grade Concert. It was fun to go and watch her.

Untitled from Kristi Farr on Vimeo.

Noah's bathtime

I always have to have at least one bathtime picture of my kids growing up. I don't know why, but this seems required. Here is Noah:

Lexi

I can't remember why we took this picture. I think it was because Lexi really liked this dress. Anyway...it turned out cute.

She immediately tilts her head to one side when she knows she is getting her picture taken.

Friends

Mason has some neighbor friends that he plays with almost every day. This is Mason and his friend Tyler eating pancakes:

Dentist Visit

We recently went to the dentist and everyone was cavity free. Woot Woot! Mason chose fake mustaches for his prize, but happily shared with the other kids:

Okay...so this last one is not of Kaylee in a mustache, but notice how she has candy in her hand (It was the day after Valentines day that we went).

Valentines

Happy Valentines Day!

On Friday, we all dressed up and went to the "Big Band Boogie Ball" that was held at the University in their ballroom. We didn't stay long because it started so late and the little kids were getting tired. I snapped a picture before we left:The music was very entertaining. Doug, of course, was there all night since he is part of hosting the event.

Over the weekend, we purchased a new table with some of our tax refund. We sold our table when we moved to Greeley over a year and a half ago with the intention of buying a new one when we got here. We've been using a "generational" table that my sister Marilee let us borrow and folding metal chairs so it was nice to buy a new table.

Notice the candy, card, and placemats. That is what Doug gave me for Valentines. What a sweetie! The kids all received Valentines from both sets of Grandparents (THANKS!), us, and I'm sure they will come home with tons of candy from school too.

I hope all of you have had a GREAT Valentines day.

Noah update

I realized that I hadn't done a recent "Noah Update" and thought I would squeeze one in today. Noah will be 10 months old on Sunday.

• He has 7 teeth. (4 on top and 3 on the bottom)


• He crawled at 7 months old


• He climbs the stairs (with supervision, of course)


• Stands up to furniture.


• Throws his food off of his High Chair when he doesn't want it.


• Attacks his siblings if they take something away from him. (Nice, huh?)


• Says Uh-oh, Da da, Ma ma, and boo. (learned in that order)


• He can clap and wave hi.


• Loves to play the piano.

This video is from when he was 9 months old:

Noah 9 months from Kristi Farr on Vimeo.

Mason's Preschool

I decided to home school Mason for Preschool this year. Next year he will probably go to a community/local school for Preschool. He wasn't so sure of the idea at first, but once I showed him how fun it is, he has really liked it.

In the second picture he is holding a Big Bird puppet he made. We have also been talking about feelings and I liked the "surprised" face he was making in the second picture.

Denver Zoo

Yesterday we took the time to take the kids to the Denver Zoo. We all had a really good time. Here is a video of our trip:

Untitled from Kristi Farr on Vimeo.

(I'm not sure why the title page of this video downloaded as January 201...in my file it says 2011. But...you all know it is year 2011, right?!)

Butterfly Pavilion

Kaylee and Lexi were able to go to the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster with their friend Cassidy. I haven't ever been there before, but the girls said it was really fun. Kaylee took her new camera that she got from Santa.
Kaylee holding a butterfly:

Lexi holding a tarantula named Rosie:
Kaylee holding Rosie: Kaylee as a tarantula:Kaylee took several other pictures of bugs, bees, spiders, butterflies, a turtle, flowers, etc.

Today it snowed and the kids were able to try out their new sleds they got from Santa. They have never been sledding before and they said it was really fun. They also went swimming at the funplex for a couple of hours. We have really been enjoying the Christmas Break.

The Christmas Bat

We were all very excited to receive a Christmas Bat Pinata from Uncle Kevin and Aunt Pela.

2010 Christmas Bat Pinata from Kristi Farr on Vimeo.

Christmas Day 2010

It's a family tradition to start off Christmas by lining up on the stairs in age order. Each of the kids expressed how this was their favorite Christmas so far. (They usually say this every year). I like to set up the kids with their toys. They love looking back in their scrapbook and remembering their gifts. Soooo....here they are: NOAH
MASON LEXI KAYLEE JORDAN KRISTI DOUG Family gifts Merry Christmas!

Silver Falcon Singers

We enjoyed watching Kaylee sing in her school group...The Silver Falcon Singers. This group is a combined group of 4th and 5th graders who volunteered to participate. She enjoys practicing a couple of times per week in the mornings with Mr. Beckman and her peers. I actually like that she is the shortest because I can always count on her being in the front row...first in line.

Silver Falcon Singers 2010 from Kristi Farr on Vimeo.

Farr Family Christmas Letter

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I know I am. I am proud to announce that I have my Christmas shopping done. Woo hoo. This is the earliest I have ever done this. Now I just have to start wrapping. I decided to do the Christmas letter online this year.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE FARR FAMILY!

Doug has had a busy year as usual. He is constantly attending and directing music concerts/gigs/parades. Music runs through his veins. He was able to take his students to New York over spring break (I was SUPER jealous). They were able to see a show, perform, and go to several tourist sites. His students played at all of the School Basketball and Football games and were able to do a Marching Band show....PHANTASM. It was really awesome. In addition to his busy work schedule, he has been a great Father, and has several callings in the church (Ward Organist, Cubmaster Assistant, Stake Music Coordinator, and Stake Music Cultural Coordinator). He will always be busy....

Kristi: I have also had an eventful year. In April, Noah was born. (I could stop here because that seems to be eventful enough...lol) Taking care of the household and 5 children really keeps me on my toes. I am constantly trying to organize and perfect being a wife and mommy. In November, I started a job working at Target. (This sounds so luxurious. I'm sure you are all coveting me right this minute). I'm working opposite Doug's schedule. I'm looking forward to getting a "real job" one day when my kids get older. I have also been focusing on my health this year and have lost 22 well earned pounds. I really enjoy my calling as the Cubmaster in our ward. Life is good and busy.

Jordan started middle school this year. This is such a big change for a child. Other than having tons of homework, he seems to like it. He joined the Winograd swim team. This sport is only during the fall time. He went to swimming practice every day before school and had swim meets once a week. He was able to learn a lot from his coach. He also joined the band and plays the trumpet. Jordan seems to have a natural talent and ear for music (I'm sure this was inherited from his father). He still has a little "kid" in him though. His new love this year is Bakugan. Once he finds something he loves, he goes all out. He still really loves Sonic too (and has for several years now). He enjoys going to 11 year old scouts once a week.

Kaylee started 4th grade this year. She has enjoyed doing as many "extras" as she can. She joined the Silver Falcon Singers and practices twice a week before school. She really enjoys singing. She is also involved in the Book to Movie club at the Library once a month. (The kids read a book, then come to the library to discuss the book and watch the movie). She was super excited when I allowed her to get her ears pierced this year. She said it really really hurt, but I think now all the pain is gone, she enjoys wearing my earrings. She goes to Activity Days twice a month at church and has recently joined up for a mini art class after school. She is our social butterfly and is interested in all of the trends. I'm already afraid for when she is a teenager.

Lexi is still our happy go lucky girl. She is always smiling and her giggle is contagious. She has many friends and is constantly asking to play. Since she is in second grade, her homework is very minimal. She can't wait to turn 8 in March. Not only will she be baptized, but she'll also be able to go to Girls activity days at church. She loves to play with Noah and make sure he is entertained. She has many hobbies, but still tells me she is bored quite often. She loves to be silly.

Mason is starting to outgrow the terrible twos. (Yes...I know he is almost 4, but I have always said that the terrible twos last for 2 years..from 1 1/2 to 3 1/2). He is starting to lose that baby face and he is getting his boy face. He is EXTREMELY independent and knows what he wants and when he wants it (he expresses this very clearly and loudly). He has always been very sociable and I love listening to him talk with other adults. He will tell them everything and anything that he can think of just to keep talking. He loves cracking jokes. He mastered potty training over the summer (hooray). Even though he is only 3, in some ways he seems a lot older.

Noah was born in April and I can't believe how this past year has just flown by. He has followed the average growth chart to a T. He smiled at 5 weeks, rolled over at 3 months, sat by himself at 6 months, started crawling at 7 months. This last one he just mastered in the last couple of weeks. He spent at least 3 weeks trying to figure it out. Now he crawls around the house trying to get into things he's not supposed to. We have had our tree up for 3 days now and he has already pulled off an ornament. I was hoping that he would be one of those babies that didn't crawl until they were 10 months old. It's funny how your perspective differs from when it's your first child. He has been teething like crazy. His fourth tooth is just about to poke through (I can see it). He loves trying the new foods that I give him.

Girls' school photo

Kaylee-9 Years Old

Lexi-7 years old

Par-tay with the Cooks

I don't know how your Halloween Festivities went, but we had some really fun parties here. We went to The Cook's house (my sister) for dinner and games. Here is Jordan and Lexi balancing a ball on a spoon: (Notice how Mason is being his usual Masonater self and succeeding at knocking Lexi's ball off of the spoon) Charles and Marilee raced against Doug and I....and unfortunately, they won.

Another game we played was throwing 5 balls into the Witch's Cauldron. I wonder if Mason did such a good job because he stuck his tongue out to help him concentrate?!

Aunt Marilee had some really fabulous prizes. She is soooo ready to be a Grandma. Doug read a "scary" story to the kids:We all had a great time at the party. We were also going to go to a free corn maze in the area, but we hit really bad traffic on the way there and it closed before we got there. Bummer. Maybe next year....