Finally a Warm Day!

There has finally been a break in the weather and the kids have gotten to enjoy the backyard again. And - no - I'm not sure Christian decided to wear his helmet.

Christian and Evan ventured out to play and then they were off to a picnic lunch in the park.

Congratulations Will

After placing 1st in our local Jack and Jill chapter oratorical contest, Will placed 2nd in the state competition.

Will meets Oprah

We all knew Will would be rubbing elbows with some great people!!!

Kendall's Cheer Camp

Kendall attended a Cheerleading camp at MTSU. So now, of course, she wants to add cheerleading to her schedule (along with dance, soccer, basketball, girl scouts...)

Ski adventure 2009

Well - we had to top 2008's camping adventure so for 2009 the Mitchell's head out on a skiing adventure.


Before shots:











After shots (notice who is still standing)









And we made it back with no (major) injuries.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Mitchell Holiday Traditions

Christmas Eve is one day the family indulges Mom and agrees to an evening of activities that we do each year.



We all get dressed in our Christmas PJ's and read a Christmas story...

We bake cookies (we did gingerbread people this year) ...



Then we all pile in the van with blankets, pillows, and hot chocolate to go look at Christmas lights.


And of course we can't forget Santa's cookie and the reindeer food.

Happy Birthday Christian

Christian turned 4 this year! (YIPEEE!!!) He had fun celebrating with his friends at school and then going out for a special lunch.

First Snow - Winter '08

The kids enjoyed a day out of school for our first real winter weather of the season. The neighborhood was filled with snowball fights, snow-boarding and - yes - we have Christian who decided to sled down the icy driveway because the grass wasn't quite fast enough! (Play the video with sound on to get the full effect!)

Santa Express

We had a great time seeing Santa and some of his elves on the Santa Express. (In reality, I think Christian and Evan were more excited about riding on a train than seeing Santa!)

Kendall and the Rockettes

Kendall had a very special opportunity to take a class from a performer with Radio City Rockettes and then to attend the show and meet some of the cast members.