Andrew had his first Orchestra concert this last week. He started playing the Viola in September. Luke says he wants to play the cello when he starts 4th grade so it looks like we may have a whole orchestra in the family. Although I'm not sure if Andrew is going to stick with it.
The same night we had to run to the University for Luke's piano recital. He has been taking since September and is cruising. It was pretty chaotic as five minutes before we were suppose to leave for Andrew's concert, Jonathan fell and split his lip. Ahhh good times.
Andrew and Luke also had the singing program for the school this week. They spit it up and had the 1st and 2nd graders on one day and the 3,4,and 5th graders the next day. So I was at the school for three performances because Andrew performed with the orchestra for the school the third day. Let's just say it's not fun to keep a 20 month old and 4 year old entertained through those programs. I have Jacob's kindergarten one to attend this week, here's hope things run smoother.
Here is our Christmas Card this year. Flare wrote our Christmas letter.
Hi, I'm Flare, the Westwood's new dog. They let me write the Christmas letter this year because...well because I'm cool. I've had 6 great months with these people and they treat me really good. Even when I steal food out of the hands of the littlest one. Let me tell you about my people.
Dad: He's gone quite a bit, I'm not sure why but he's always in a suit. I've been a good outlet for him to release some anxiety since he switched from his job that he's been at for 11 years. I can tell he likes his new job by the way he pets me.
Mom: She's the one who gets mad at me for stealing food. One time she left some raw chicken on the counter to thaw and left to pick up a couple kids. The oldest boy let me in and I stole one of them. I've never seen a white woman turn so red. Other than that she is nice and plays with me when the kids are off to school.
Danika: She comes outside sometimes and plays me her violin. I like it.
Andrew: He lets me in when he's not suppose to so I like him a lot.
Luke: He likes to do tricks with me. I can sit, jump, roll over, shake and bark.
Jacob: Ya know he just mauls me. He's my friend.
BriLynn: I don't like it when she sticks her face in my face, just sayin'.
Jonathan: Well what can I say, he's my pal. I like to lick his face. The big people especially don't mind when he has a runny nose. That way they don't need to use a tissue.
I like my family and I'm glad they chose me from the Humane Society to be a part of their family. You should come and visit me, I would love to lick your face.
Love Flare the Dog
PS Bring me treats.
