Reynolds Family (3 Generations) Christmas 2012

Each year, the Reynolds family celebrates Christmas together on Thanksgiving. We previously went to Effingham each year for a 4-generation affair, but now we've split up into the 3 family branches. Brock's brother Scott & his wife Michelle, who live in Mokena, play hosts.

Preston & Shaling, along with their cousins Cooper & Chase, thoroughly enjoyed opening their packages from Grandma & Grandpa Reynolds, as well as Uncle Scott & Aunt Michelle and Uncle Brock & Aunt Amy, respectively.

As part of Christmas for Grandma Reynolds, we all trooped over to Portrait Innovations in Orland Park and posed for professional photos of the 3 generations. I think the pictures turned out great! 

Busy Kids Videos, Part 2 of 2

Shaling performed well at the Sangamon County Literary contest, earning two 1st place ratings for her efforts. Three short videos of her performances are below:

Shaling, Baylee, Jessica, Isabelle, & Paige perform Ken Bradbury's "Going Up" at the Sangamon County Literary contest. The girls received a first place rating for their efforts.
Going Up from Amy Reynolds on Vimeo.



Shaling is part of a large group that performed a Chorale Reading for the Sangamon County Literary Contest. This is their finale, "Ourchestra", by Shel Silverstein.
Ourchestra from Amy Reynolds on Vimeo.



Shaling is part of a large group that performed a Chorale Reading for the Sangamon County Literary Contest. This is their version of Goldilocks.
Goldilocks from Amy Reynolds on Vimeo.

Busy Kids Videos, Part 1 of 2

Last Thursday, Preston performed as part of the Rochester Junior High band at their annual Fall concert. On Saturday, he bowled as part of his weekly bowling league. On Saturday, Shaling performed with a small group and a large group at the Sangamon County Literary contest (basically a combination of Speech & Drama). Saturday night, Shaling & I joined some friends to go to Peoria to cheer on the high school football team at their playoff game. Sunday, we all had church in the morning. Sunday afternoon, we participated in our monthly Dinners for 8 group. Sunday evening, Shaling had a basketball game.

Anyway, here are 4 short videos from Preston's concert. My next blog entry will be 3 videos from Shaling's Literary performances.


Preston plays tympani on "March Opus 108" during the Rochester Junior High Fall band concert on November 8, 2012.
RJHS Fall Concert 2012 - March Opus 108 from Amy Reynolds on Vimeo.



Preston plays tympani on "The Tell-Tale Heart" during the Rochester Junior High Fall band concert on November 8, 2012.
RJHS Fall Concert 2012 - The Tell-Tale Heart from Amy Reynolds on Vimeo.



Preston plays tympani on "Normandy Beach" during the Rochester Junior High Fall band concert on November 8, 2012.
RJHS Fall Concert 2012 - Normandy Beach from Preston Reynolds on Vimeo.



Preston plays cymbals on "Superheroes R Us" during the Rochester Junior High Fall band concert on November 8, 2012.
RJHS Fall Concert 2012 - Superheroes R Us from Preston Reynolds on Vimeo.