Sport Teammates

Darby played basketball against one of her soccer teammates. It's so fun to watch these two play each other. Tanna is a VERY good basketball player so it was a really fun challenge for Darby.

 

Nutcrackers

Last year Brad wanted to change our Christmas theme to Nutcrackers. To be honest, we really didn't have a theme but I guess we do now. When we were in Michael's the other day Darby saw these giant nutcrackers and wanted to get them. They were buy 1 get 3 free. I said no. Darby went home and talked to Brad and how could they pass up such a great deal. So now we have something to keep them busy or something that is messy.

It is actually fun to see their creativity. 

 

Haircut

I have been trying to convince Darby to get a haircut for a while now. She was resistant because she likes her hair long.   She finally wanted to get it done and it's still long but it definitely looks a lot cleaner now.   

 

Band Concert

Darby had her first band concert.  She was a little nervous but had a great attitude and although she said she played terribly we couldn't tell.  :)  

 

Sounders Playoff Game

The Sounders made it to the Western Converence Semifinals and we were able to get tickets for all of us and one friend. Darby brought her friend Brynn. It was a great game by the Sounders but unfortunately they lost 1-0. It was such a bummer. But we had a fun time going as a family.

 

Ball Girl

 Darby was the ball girl for the high school team, along with her friends Tatum and Elise. 

Thanksgiving

I was sick a few days before Thanksgiving and even though I was feeling better we weren't sure if we should spread potential germs to the rest of the Barquist family.   So, we decided to stay home.  After getting over my pity party and embracing the idea of something different we enjoyed our Thanksgiving.   

The kids played a lot of football in the cul-de-sac.  

Since Brian, Angie and Shirley had already made all the Thanksgiving food (minus what I was bringing) they needed to pass some on to us so it would be eaten.   We were all thankful that we could still have a Thannskgiving meal and of course it was delicious.  

It is always hard to adjust plans especially when it comes to the holidays or special events but we are so thankful for all that we have.