Just a quick note. Last night we spent many hours at dress rehearsal. The girls were just great. The show is non stop great dances. Sarah did a fabulous job. Check her out front and center just doing her thing. She does not hesitate for one minute. We did several quick changes and came back out to watch as much of the other girls as we could. Studio One does a fabulous job once again. The show is full of variety and very entertaining. The show starts all over again tonight at 7:00 in the Benton High School auditorium. All are invited.

Summer is Here.

Finally, school is out for the summer. Praise God! Time for fun and housework. My kids are not completely thrilled with that second part. I am ecstatic. This years schedule has been tough to keep up with. We are ready for a break and my house is ready for some attention.

The kids jumped right into the cold water of their grandparent's pool. I will not put a toe in until it warms significantly. The photo of Sarah was taken during the brief 5 minutes of full sun in Benton in months. I have had it with our weather. I've tried to lay out and get some sun for two months. It has either rained or been overcast every day. The sun peeks out only during the few hours a week I work. I will be going to the beach as white as the moon.

The Rowenta is just a shot of everyday life. We cleaned bedrooms and closets today. Happiness is an organized closet.

Currently reading- The Piano Teacher. I began this thinking it was a nice romance. It is actually about Hong Kong being invaded by the Japanese during WWII. I don't know how I keep getting these war stories. At the moment it is all about surviving. When things get that bad making it through alive is the only goal. I need something a bit lighter for the beach.

Fabulous

Sarah has a dance recital this Saturday night. It will be quite the show. She will be dancing in three different numbers. The ballet song will be Reflections this is Mulan theme song. The tap dance is sure to be my favorite. The song will be Love Shack by the B-52's. I love that song. I have watched her practice and it is CUTE! This is definitely my favorite costume. It matches her personality the best. The go-go boots are perfect. I tried to get pictures of the dance moves but I can't quite get it to work. The last dance is the jazz number. The song is Fabulous from Disney's High School Musical. Honestly, all the dances are great. I am very excited to watch them live. We will have a dress rehearsals Friday and perform on Saturday. Last year's showcase was very impressive. I know this one will be just as fabulous.

17th Anniversary

Today Mike and I celebrated 17 happy years together. I really should have a shot of us. We are both pretty camera shy. It didn't happen. We spent the morning working around the house and yard. Dinner was a wonderful treat. We enjoyed P.F. Changs minus the children. It was delicious. Next, we saw the new movie Terminator- Salvation. It was good. I felt lost in the beginning trying to figure who each character was. I have seen all of the Terminator movies but it has been a long time. This was the prequel to the series. The end did not thrill me. I can see them coming out with another movie. They left lots of room for another story. Mike is a big Christian Bale fan. He loved it of course. I jumped out of my seat a few times. The machines were scary. I think next year I'll pick a nice romance to see instead.

Plimoth Plantation

One of the places we visited in Boston was Plimoth Plantation. Talk about a step back in time. It is truly a living museum. Buildings are recreated complete with furniture and accessories. You can walk in and touch everything. The residents/employees are in character the entire time. They are extremely well educated on their subject. It was fascinating to watch them sew, cook, and garden. They happily visited as they worked, eager to answer any question.


The houses were very simple. Just the basics, a bed, a chair and a fireplace. The rest was a eclectic mix of things brought over on the ship. These books were on the shelf of the Governor's house. I was able to flip through them. The Bible of course and a book on English law were in excellent condition. The type was old script English and very hard to read.



I love this view from the top of the hill. What a treat to look out and see the ocean every day. We had a perfect day to tour. The sun was warm and the sky was clear and blue. You could feel the history with each step. These people worked hard for a very simple life. I really like electricity and love my hot water heater.

God is soooooo Good!

I still think he is going to be the next Stephen Curtis Chapman. I think his influence is going to be huge. I think God is alive and moving. Kris's witness begins with his roommate Adam. American Idol never mentioned his work in the missionary field. They can not believe anyone that humble is for real. I have been led to pray for him since Simon dissed his marriage. This song is one of my favorite contemporary worship pieces. I love the song, love Kris, and love the city.

Super Soccer

Saturday morning Soccer games were a cool part of our trip. Sarah absolutely loved riding bikes in the park near the fields with all the other kids. Cory was intense on the field. He went after that ball. Ted was of course a great coach. It was just a perfect sunny day to cheer for the kids. Lucy enjoyed the breeze and picked some dandelions.

I finished the latest book in the Sookie Stackhouse series today. Sigh, they just aren't long enough. What I have learned from Sookie. You really don't want to know what other people are thinking. Southern women are tough as nails yet graceful and well mannered. A strong work ethic and sense of self will get you through hard times. Family is always the top priority and greatly valued. Warning the series is grim and dark. The combination of comedy, romance, suspense, and fantasy genres blend seamlessly into one great read.