Thursday, November 26, 2015

Chef's helper

Peter helped me make a big batch of rolls.  Actually he just played in the flour with his cars while I did all the work.  Still, we both had fun!

Mess makers

Caitlin and Peter have an impressive penchant for making messes.  When the house gets quiet I go searching and usually find them up to no good.  This time it was just popcorn kernels.  

Lion King - November 2015

This year I was asked to help direct the middle school musical, the Lion King.  One director is retiring and the other has changed should so they brought me in to train me for next year.   It was such a wonderful experience!   It was a learning curve for me, and sometimes outside my comfort zone, but we put on a great production.  

Joshua ran the spotlight.  He was nervous at first but did a great job.  

Me and Peter with some lionesses. 

On Pride rock after a performance. 

There were 95 kids in the cast.  That is a record and almost half of the shook population!

Costuming and makeup were amazing for this show. I sure fell in love with these great kids. 

Andrew with Nala.  Andrew was so excited about the entire production process.  He's a theater boy. 

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Halloween 2015

Josh and Andrew (black wizard and ninja) have outgrown me. They went trick or treating with buddies this year. 

Caitlin as Ariel - she was so excited to paint her hair red!

Pirate Peter.  He was so mad to have to go trick or treating. That is, until he saw Caitlin collecting candy from folks. Then he perked right up!
Drew is a stud. He oozes happiness.  He's clever and talented.  I love this artistic delightful boy. 

My baby

He's my last one
Numbered are the times I will cradle him during a nap. 
My baby

Jaussis - August 2015

Jon and Carrie like to cruise.  So we get the kids!   It's always fantastically fun to have our Jaussi cousins with us for long visits.  

A quick dinner at the local burger place.  Notice how we take our space…

Littles at the park

Isaac, Bella, Peter, and I went on Andrews field trip one day. 

Birds of pray at the old Capitol festival. 

Carlie

Abby

Andrew and Isaac. Would you believe Andrew is older?

Bella and Caitlin