January 2016

The weather has been unseasonably warm this January and we've loved it!  We're getting back in to the groove of school and all our regular activities.  

Lilly tried on her ballet costume for the spring ballet.  Cute little frog!

Liam got pink eye - yuck.  He then got Pneumonia - not fun.

Liam had to stay home from school because of the pink eye, but he felt fine, so we did science experiments.

Lilly fell asleep during supper. 

Liam earned his first badge in karate - determination!

rhyming puzzle - one of our after school activities

Liam got perfect church attendance again 2nd quarter (he's in the front row)

100th Day of School

The kids got haircuts with me in Michigan

Lilly's clown hat - she went to the circus with her class

Liam wanted to make a robot costume

National Lutheran Schools Week - dress like a book character - Amelia Bedelia

It was 52* on January 31st.  We went to the park!

Herman Christmas

We were all so thankful that Carol was home for Christmas.  She seemed to enjoy being home with everyone visiting, despite the chaos that arrises when 22 people are in one place.  We had a wonderful dinner... Aunt Sandi (Keith) was kind enough to make two pans of lasagna.  Debbie and I filled in the rest of the meal and Helen Best made a birthday cake for Jesus.  After dinner we opened gifts.  Denny made two beautiful wooden decorations for our home.  One was a potpourri holder and one was a candle holder.  We were all just thankful for family!  The rest of the week we had more family time together.  The adults went out to eat.  We hosted taco night at our house and broke in the basement.  We had 5 of the nieces and nephews spend the night and they had a Star Wars marathon.  

Carol sand Happy Birthday to Jesus along with the kids.  Special moment - it was great to hear her sing.

The Herman girls all dolled up for New Years Eve.

Festival of Lights & Brunch at the Whitney

We enjoyed going to Greenfield Village for the Festival of Lights.  Liam really enjoyed going into all the historic buildings and learning about how they made things long ago.  Everything was decorated so beautifully.  The kids enjoyed hot chocolate and a carousel ride.  It was rainy and cold, but that didn't stop the kids from having fun.  There was a Lego display, which Liam really loved!

The next day we went to brunch at the Whitney after church.  The food was excellent.  Lilly loved all the food, but Liam especially loved the red velvet pancakes.  The kids loved exploring the house and looking at all the neat decorations and furniture.  Lilly and her bitty baby wore their matching dresses.

Michigan Christmas

We had a wonderful time at Michigan Christmas.  The kids got along well and enjoyed playing with each other and sharing presents.  We had great food and made some great memories.

waiting patiently for cousins to arrive so they can open presents

Liam got a custom made Scientist coat

Minion Operation with Grandma