THE TANNER FAMILY

Friday, January 31, 2014

Band Ensemble Festival & Art Project


Chloe has been doing some fun projects in art lessons.  She just finished one that is a self-portrait under water wearing goggles.  It turned out so great!  Awesome job Chloe!


Ciera had the opportunity to play in an ensemble in front of an audience and a judge.  They were graded and given a ranking by the judge.  She did fantastic!  The judge gave her the rank of "Outstanding " which is the top rank!  Way to go Ciera!!



Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Build on a Sure Foudation

We all know it is important to have a solid foundation (in life and in your house).  In Texas, home foundations shift and crack because of the ever expending and contracting soil.  Our house is no exception.  We have noticed an increasing crack in our entry way, so we let the property management company know, and they informed the owner.  A company came out and surveyed the house and found that the foundation was in need of some repairs.  The front of the house was falling lower than the back.  To make the repairs, they had to come out and dig holes around the front of the house (and one on the porch, one on the driveway, and one in the garage) and put some lifters under the foundation.  It took them two days, and was really loud at times.  But now we are all level... for now we are back upon that sure foundation! (And hopefully the bushes will survive!!)

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Dallas Wind Symphony Field Trip

Ciera's band had a chance to visit the Dallas Wind Symphony for a concert, and I got to go with as a chaperone.  We rode the bus (which reminded me that I don't like riding on school busses!) and stopped at the mall food court for some dinner on the way.  It was fun to hang out with Ciera, and the music was fantastic.  We had a really fun time! (Ciera is in the center of the photo... the cute blonde!)

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Snoozing with the Photos


Autumn got a picture book for Christmas.  She wanted some pictures in it... but I don't have many since I keep them all on the computer.  I gave her one of our family pictures from Christmas, and some pictures from Christmas cards sent to us.  She was looking at them one night before bed and saying how much she misses her family (Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles and Cousins...), and she fell asleep looking at it.  It was really sweet.
We all miss our family!  Can't wait to be able to see them later in the year!!