"Awe Shucks!" When I tell Rachel that I love her she says, "Awe Shucks!" It is so cute. This is Rach before school one day. She has her bangs pinned back because she had another encounter with the scissors. As you can see from some of the other pictures she has really hacked her bangs off. She came out of the bathroom and informed me that she no longer wanted to have bangs and so she had cut them off! She doesn't understand that we would actaully have to grow them out! AAHHH!!
On a personal note, I have to say that I am loving my calling! Being choir director has actaully been the biggest blessing! We had at least 25 people here tonight, not including kids! The songs that we are practicing for Christmas are sounding beautiful! You just can't imagine how wonderful it is to have your home filled with voices singing Christmas songs! There is a Man in the neighborhod who walks his dogs every night around the time I have choir. I had the curtains open and we have huge picture windows in the front of the house. It was dark and so he could see right in. It was so funny to look at his facial expression as he watch me waving my arms around directing a full on choir in my house! Gotta love being a Mormon! We had the door open for circulation so I'm sure he could hear us! I guess that is not something you see every day! Anyway, I just wanted to share with you how much joy it has brought to us and how the spirit has filled our home as we welcome so many members in our ward into our home every week. It is hard work to clean up and make goodies every Sunday but it is well worth it!
It takes a special person to enjoy being the choir director. Good for you! Rachel's hair cracks me up, luckily my kids haven't tried that one yet!
ReplyDeleteHow neat. You are always doing fun things at your house. Your kids are going to LOVE the memories that you have created for them. Rachel couldn't look bad if she was bald! You have some CUTE kids! Oh yea, I was wondering if you could e-mail me your new address. hensaru@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteYou make goodies EVERY week for choir??!! You are a better woman than I am. I would assign them out to the choir members to bring each week! That is funny about Rachel not wanting bangs anymore and not understanding they have to grow out to get rid of them. Such a difficult concept to grasp! I'm with her, though. When you want them gone, you want them gone RIGHT AWAY!!
ReplyDeleteWow... I do agree that being choir director has to be a very difficult job. I like to sit at the piano and just follow. I was wondering what songs you are singing? Where do you find the choral arrangements? I love Sally DeFord... (www.defordmusic.com) She is so inspired, and to think she allows anyone to print her music for free. She is amazing. (I'm sure you have some VERY close connections in finding any music you want, though... that's for sure!) Hope it continues to go well! Love, Katie
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole! I hope you don't mind that I have been peeking at your blog. :) I have to say that you have such a gorgeous family. I love the family photo at the top. Where will you guys be for Christmas this year?
ReplyDeleteLove, Brooke
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Niki, sorry I suggested Adams name to Katie I just love it...it's a great name! I'm also partial to the name Rachel...Ha Ha! Anyway you family is so dang cute and I love to hear about how your life is going. When will you be here for Christmas? I would love to get everyone together. Let me know, Love ya!
ReplyDeleteOh I just love your little family Niki! Your kids are so dang cute, and I love watching them grow up! Isn't blogging the best! I loved your message about sitting around, smelling pumpkin pie and realizing how great life can be. I need to sit back and do that more! How grateful I am for friends like you that put things into perspective! Love ya nik! If you are up for the holidays (Provo) we need to get together. We will be there from the 19th-Jan 2! Stay in touch!
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That is a very cute picture of your kidos. That cracks me up about Rachel wanting her bangs gone so she just hacks them off. Although I'm sure it didn't make you too happy. That is a very cute picture of Rachel. And that is so great that you are loving being the choir director and how it has blessed you and your family. I would be there every Sunday, for sure, if you were my choir director!
ReplyDeletethat is a perfect calling for you with your musical background! and your kids are adorable! I would love to take your pictures when you come out here! We leave for NM on the 21st and not sure when we get home but I think that the 28th or 29th might work. lets keep in touch!
ReplyDeletethat is a perfect calling for you with your musical background! and your kids are adorable! I would love to take your pictures when you come out here! We leave for NM on the 21st and not sure when we get home but I think that the 28th or 29th might work. lets keep in touch!
ReplyDeleteI agree with who ever said rachel would still be cute even bald. She's still beautiful with chopped bangs. I love you blog.
ReplyDeleteAdam looks so cute in that picture!! What a cute little boy! I was always cutting my own hair when I was little...my poor mom! I didn't know you're the choir director-- that rules! That's a perfect fit for you. I'm sure that dog- walker loves going past your house. Love you darling!
ReplyDeleteI got grounded once for cutting my friends hair completely off. They always thought I was going to be the beautician of the family and unfortunately never had the desire. When are you going to be here for Christmas?
ReplyDeleteHey Christina Beutler here!! Well it's actually Homolik now anyway, i can't believe you are a mommy of three. Your family is beautiful. I'm totally envious of you living TX. When we were little kids my dad got a job out there and were there in Huntsville 6-7 years. I miss Texans they are some of the funnest people I know. Also just to add to the funny hair cutting experiences..... Alicia Mortensen and I were friends before we could talk well we couldn't have more than 4 yrs old and her Mom walked in to the bathroom just as i was about to cut her hair and screamed" DON'T!!! It scared the pants off me. Ha Ha Looking back now I can only imagine the horror she must have felt. Anyway its totally fun to see your family growing and that your doing so great:)
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a Merry Christmas,
Christina
Nicole, your kids are so adorable. I am sorry that Rachel cut her bangs but she looks so darn cute! I am glad that you love your calling, you are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say Merry Christmas!
Aleena