Christmas Concert 2014

We were blessed by another RCS Christmas concert this evening.  It is held at the University in the beautiful chapel which is the ultimate setting for a concert at Christmas.  We score front row seats because Scott has been recruited to be part of the stage crew.  Each year a supporter of our school chooses a theme, then purchases costumes for several men to wear as they change the stage half way through the concert.  This year did not disappoint...Buddy and his elves!  Guess who was Buddy?  Yes, it was Pastor Scott. :-)  So fun!  Back to the children...Troy played beautifully in the 5th grade band.  He had two big parts-a xylophone solo and a piano part in another song.  He did great!  We have wonderful music teachers who do such a good job with the kids. Such a neat way to celebrate Jesus' birth!

Church Christmas Program 2014

The River Christmas Program was another success!  Always full of lots of cuties and talented people.  Troy is in his last year in the kids choir.  Here he and his buddy, Trevor, are keeping careful track of their parts. ;-) Scott and the staff did a funny skit, which showcased different staff members' personalities.  (Scott seems to be holding his head in his hands quite a bit.)  It was nice this year that Katie could be home to be a part of it all.

Soccer Tourney

Troy had the chance to do something he loves this weekend: play soccer!  We had four games in a local tournament.  The team didn't do as well as expected, but had some great moments of awesomeness! In this first pic, Troy's coach says to him from behind, "Hit the far post."  He did just that and his teammate headed in a beautiful shot.  In the second set, he is being congratulated by his teammates after scoring a nice goal.  We just about froze the first night in some chilly weather. In the last game we out-battled a very physical team that liked to cause pain and force some yellow cards from the refs.  Love that we can watch soccer outside in December and that we can spend time with some great people. 

Riley's Farm

Today Troy's 5th grade class went on a fun field trip to a local "farm" in the foothills where they re-enact what Colonial life was like.  The kids dress up (to some extent) and the whole day is spent playing, speaking, eating and learning all things Colonial.  Troy had the "honor" of being the flag-bearer. (He wasn't sure this was on honor by the end of the day!)  The last activity of the day was a war reenactment between the Colonists and the "Red Coats."  The kids had a blast. The weather cooperated and it was a great day of learning!