Saturday, October 3, 2009

Lots of updates





The last week has been very busy, hence all the pictures and videos today.
Tanner and Grace raised money for their school by running in a jog-a-thon. I ran with Grace part of the time and then she decided she could do it on her own and ran with some friends. She ended up running 7 laps. Tanner, the competitive little man that he is could not be outdone by any of his classmates and ran 17 laps. Both of them had a great time and the weather was perfect. It was so nice to see our children so healthy. We are so grateful for their health and watching Grace run with a big smile on her face, knowing that just a year ago she was in a hospital, was heart-warming. There were so many parents cheering her on during the event.

Tanner has started playing the trumpet. Last year he played the piano, but was unable to play the piano in school. He decided he wanted to play the trumpet and from the first day he got it he has been practicing. He has an amazing talent for music and it shows, even in the first couple weeks of picking up his new instrument. He has been doing great at soccer and his team is undefeated.

Tonight Grace and Eva set up a studio and had a concert for Kim and I. Tanner was at a birthday party and the girls took full advantage of having mom and dad to themselves.















9 comments:

Unknown said...

The musical talent in our family is just incredible!!!!! GO MILEY--how funny is that, she sure knows all the words. Loved the photos of them running, Gracie's hair is growning back so fast. Go kids--run those laps. They do look healthy and happy and full of joy. Little Eva can hold her own, can't to see how she acts towards the new baby. Riley used to shake Kassie and I would have to hide her during her naptime in my master closet bcz he was very jealous. Love you guys--JR the pix pf you and Gracie is very cute and I need a copy!!! Peace out

Michelle said...

I am not at all surprised to hear that Tanner is excelling at the trumpet - he was a great piano player!

Grace is running - that is very exciting! I am so happy to see her feeling healthy!

Fancy Nancy said...

Love all the updates! Especially the sister musical videos...those are too cute!!! Watch out for the Uji girls!

Raina said...

How many laps did Tanner run? Yikes!! I'm very impressed! Not to mention the singing is so fun. I love the microphones and the seriousness of it all. :D They need to start practicing for America's Got Talent, or American Idol!!

Kristen said...

oh those vids!Thats seriously fun to watch, talent at its finest :) Its so good to see Grace so happy and healthy, it warms my heart. Tanner is awesome. What cant that boy do??

Stacy said...

Grace and Eva are totally ready to take their act on the road! What talent, not to mention adorable too. I'm not handling how grown-up Tanner is getting!

The Beckstroms said...

That song came on the other day and after hearing your darling girls rendition, I couldn't change it. I just smiled. They are darling and that video is too cute...talented little ones already!

Erin said...

The singing is adorable and good for you for taping it. Gracie's hair is growing so fast. And Tanner is such a stud!

The Safari Family said...

When is the next concert? We want to purchase Tickets!!!