Band

 And the boys have both had several wonderful band concerts--I am continually amazed by the talent these kids have! 

Sean's middle school concert blew me away--I played the flute in our middle school band, there were three of us, and the other sections were much bigger, and we really didn't play anything all that exciting. At Sean's concert they had several different bands (beginner to advanced, percussion included--we didn't have ANY percussion... they have an entire section, and an after school percussion ensemble!), they played difficult yet entertaining repetoire, and they even played a QUEEN tribute medly. It was pretty dang awesome:

The next week we attended Christian's Jazz Band Pillow Concert--much different than his usual concerts, very interesting, but quite entertaining as well, and you can tell that the kids really had fun with it. They played songs like the theme from The Incredibles, The Pink Panther, Nacho Libre, etc. Christian played an awesome solo for The Pink Panther (sorry about the sound quality, they were having issues with the sound equipment and the audience was a bit loud):

Now they're done with band!--haha, for like a week, then on to Marching Band! :)

It's been a while...

My word it's been a while since I've posted--not that life at the Houston Household is just that, on the contrary--it's because it's just been so busy! The end of the school year seems to do that... between band concerts and awards nights and Summer band rehearsals and graduation and sewing lessons and dogs and who knows what else, it's been a crazy few weeks...

So, Kellianne did officially graduate from BYU!! 

 And mom made the most beautiful graduation dress for the big event!

 Carolyn's little baby Heather was blessed--also in a Melissa Snow Houston original--gorgeous blessing dress, right?? and the baby isn't half bad either. ;)

 Such a cute little girl!

 Oh, and our sweet little baby Heather (again in a Melissa Snow Houston original from the Summer line) is now three months old--can you believe it?? I can't, she's growing up so fast! Good thing that we FINALLY get to see her this summer! 

ADORABLE!

Two months--it's been a whole two months and we still can't get over how adorable little Heather is. <3

Featured at the Tattered Tag!

One of our Etsy items was featured at the Tattered Tag--now this really made my day!

Check out the link here:

http://thetatteredtag.blogspot.com/2011/03/homespun-market-day-simply-white.html

Stunning White Bridal Peony

[Tinkeranniebelle]

Thanks Christina!

P.S. After our sewing conference last week we are hard at work creating and making lots and lots of wonderful things--check out our Etsy shop soon to see! :)

Making Chocolate Treats

The boys are great helpers--most of the time. ;)

Somehow Kelli got them to assist in making chocolate dipped pretzels for Christmas.

Lots and lots of pretzels...

Music in the Air

Last week the boys had their Christmas band concerts. Unfortunately I don't have any photos from Sean's--the Centennial auditorium is a scary place, let's just leave it at that... --but he was awesome! Sean seriously was amazing--he was on a different instrument for every song, sometimes switching in the middle of a song even. Incredible. And did you know that he's on the band council? I had no idea. He's pretty amazing. :)

Next was Christian's band concert at Timpview. First up he played a solo in his jazz combo:

And then he played another solo for the Jazz Band performance. He was a soloing fool! ;) I love their jazz band, they are so much fun to listen to!

And of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without Santa Claus...

Merry music Christmas!

Clear the Road

I can't believe it, but it's true: Christian is officially 16! Crazy, right??? They grow up so fast.

Christian didn't want a birthday cake--he wanted a birthday cheesecake. Just like his dad. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!