Away in a Manger

Yasmin and Elias participated in the manger scene "chorus" at the People of Hope Christmas pageant on Sunday the 14th. They practiced and got costumed on Saturday and were ready to sing on Sunday morning.

Kia participated in the 3-year old preschool program on Monday night, December 15. Zejna, Ahn-Bao and Mommy were sitting proudly in the audience to watch.

Yasmin's Board Breaking

Our family had our first experience with multiple kid events on one night, and one had to be sacrificed. On Monday night, Kia had her preschool Christmas program, Elias had wrestling practice, and Yasmin had TaeKwonDo belt testing. There are only two adults in this family, so one event had to be sacrificed and this time it was Elias' wrestling. Kia was absolutely fabulous on the stage at her program. Elias was just fine with playing at the RAC while Yasmin was tested for her red belt.

Yasmin had worked really hard to get ready for testing this time and we were so proud of her effort. But the Board-breaking is always an unknown, even for very advanced students. But she did it and got her red belt! And she has her designs set on a black belt!

The Ultimate Snow Ramp

The weather turned just a little warmer yesterday and today (mid-30's) so it was an opportunity to build the ultimate snow ramp. Bob and Yasmin and Elias spent almost 4 hours on Saturday and our friend, Chris joined after church on Sunday to get the ramp ready for the deep freeze which blew in on Sunday afternoon. Now we just need a new blanket of white stuff to make it the perfect jumping off point for sledding down to the neighbor's driveway.

The Hubert Elves

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Wrestling Action

Elias started his second season of wrestling action last week. This along with Yasmin's need for TaeKwonDo sparring practice has resulted in a very violent household.

Elias is in the center of the wrestling mat in the green shirt. And Kia maintains her position as pound-for-pound, the fiercest Hubert of them all!

Snow Fun!

Two snow bunnies . . .

Get Out the Vote!

The Hubert Family all joined in the "Get Out the Vote" campaign on election night tonight. Our polling place, Autumn Ridge Church had special ballots to allow the kids to vote too. Everyone got an, "I Voted" sticker (you can see Yasmin wearing hers on her cheek). You'll have to ask them how they voted and what they think of the results as they roll in.

The Cousin's Halloween Costumes!

Cousins Bailey, Caden, Connor and Olivia shared photos from a distance of their Halloween attire which we have taken the liberty of sharing with all of you!

Olivia is a Ducky!

Bailey is a vampire, Connor is Spiderman, Caden is a knight in “shining” armor, and Lisa is tired.

Aunt Sandy

One of the volunteers at the Xi'an CWI orphanage where Ahn-Bao is now, is affectionately known as "Aunt Sandy." She has been a wonderful resource and link to our boy ever since our referral in August. Aunt Sandy sent these photos on 12-30-07 to share . . .