Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Caroling Caroling through the snow....

So I must admit I get these crazy ideas that sound good and then turn out well... interesting! I thought it would be a fun activity to go caroling at a nursing home with our families. We went with our neighbors awhile ago and the kids had a blast and it was a really good lesson on helping others. So it was the kids and I, TJ's cousins wife and her three kids, and TJ's parents and sister's two girls. It was snowing while driving there and we were practicing in the car, really getting into the Christmas spirit. Well, Mom played the piano and I made jingle bells for the kids and we sang six or so songs and my niece played a song on the piano too. But, seriously I hope they didn't have their hearing aids in that night!! We were awful and it was hilarious because they didn't care they were clapping and singing and we were just trying to sing to the off key piano! The kids had fun though and then we had hot coco and cookies after. So here are a few pic's of the Bentley Bunch (our chosen choir name! hee hee!) Note to everyone if you cannot sing well make sure you invite people who can!


10 comments:

Johnstun Fam said...

oh that is so sweet, look at you teaching your kids to serve and share their talents! I bet the nursing home loved it! Can;t wait to see you!

Ehlers Family said...

Hi This is Tyson's wife. You have such a cute family and you guys are always doing fun things. How fun to do caroling.. I would be horrible too.. Its what counts right? Happy Holidays!!

shawfamily said...

That is hilarious.. I wish I was there cause we all know how good of a singer I am.. haha.. I fit in with all the other fam members who can't sing heheh.. mom said it was pretty funny..

Jamie said...

They just LOVE having visitors, no matter what!!! I am sure you sounded better than my family would have! That is something so special I wish I was there. BTW your picture of you and TJ is so cute!!

Aleese and Scott said...

What a fun night I bet they absolutely loved it! What a great way to teach your kids about serving others, what a good mom! I love the pictures!

Eric and Jenny said...

That is one of the sweetest ideas, I am sure nobody cared you were not that good, they probably just loved having you there. You really should get like some kind of mom of the year award, you are amazing.

The Browns said...

Seriously don't you just love christmas. It is the best time of the year. Lots of love and presents. What more could a girl ask for? Your fam is so cute!

Thiago & Teri said...

Oh thats okay if it didn't sound all that great. I am sure the older folks just loved it. That is so sweet of you guys to do that, that kind of thing is what Christmas is all about. Once again you have impressed me!

Cassie said...

That is so great that you guys did that. I am sure the people that you sang to loved it. I bet you sounded great. Good Job, what a great lesson for the kids. Your such a good mom.

Ashley and Ryan said...

hehe....you should get all their phone numbers and call them and leave song messages like you do to me!