Monday, August 18, 2008 - A Circle of Heaven
This summer has been one of the best ever for me. I've made awesome new friends and renewed other friendships.... I've developed a sudden and irrational affection for old-fashioned water pumps.... I've cried in front of people on purpose.... I've been part of a world that consisted of several fold-up chairs, with masking tape boundaries.... I've left myself behind and become someone else, for periods of time....
In other words, I've been a part of an amazing production this summer. Maybe not the most professional; maybe not up to the level of Broadway, or with the most talented actors and actresses. But I'm sure of this: no one who had a part in this will forget it any time soon. I've been part of so many other productions, but I think I'm safe in saying I enjoyed this one the most. We all had such a great time learning, laughing, and acting together. The cast was the best part of this production, hands down. I had an awesome time with this group! I love you guys!!!
Together, we produced a play to be proud of (at least, I was!) Our director and his family put so much into this production to help us live the story he'd written. And we did. When that world which was marked out with masking tape transformed into a true stage with a backdrop of Texas cornfields, we were ready to unveil A Circle of Heaven to our audience. Every moment of those three performances was jam-packed with suspense, supressed giggles from backstage, team spirit, and a sense of accomplishment. You don't get this feeling just anywhere. I've only experienced it in theatre,and I love it. Now of course I'm disappointed that it's over, (I always am, it's called PPD: Post Production Depression!) but I am so grateful that I was able to be a part of this, and I hope I'll be doing it again next year!
Now, for your amusement: PICTURES!!! (Courtesy of Jessie S.)
Our very strict (haha) director, Alex.
Lovely townsladies rehearsing scene 3.
Zebediah Andrews fixing his suspenders!
Yours truly dressed up like an 11 year old! Yep, that was my part- Missy Faulkner, the youngest of the Faulkner sisters who is both mischevous and spunky. I had so much fun with this part, I got to do everything from yelling at people, to screaming in fright from off stage, to crying on cue!
Mike- alias Jeff Faulkner- putting on make-up with that infamous funky headband in his hair! The guys actually made less fuss about wearing make-up on stage than I'd expected! Lol.
Our beautiful Mia putting up with the camera! Her hair looked exquisite when it was done!
Isaac with his new friend. I actually took this picture!!! *gasp*
So, there you have it, everyone. Now I suggest you go find an acting group near you! ;-)
~Grace
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Friday, August 1, 2008 - Photo-shoot
Photo-shoots are endless sources of amusement. Here are some products of last Sunday's picture-taking session. (No, Emily and I do not do this very often. Very rarely, in fact. And it depends largely on what we're wearing.)
Victorian lady: that's my hat from a show I was in last summer.
Cowgirl! (That's also my hat! ;-)
ZzzzZzzzzzz.....
From hat to tiara. How I got up into that tree with my full skirt is beyond me.
hehe ;-)
So, yes, we enjoyed ourselves!
~Grace
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - Every Good Book
My dad has published another website! He's been working on this for quite a while. The new site is specifically to help choose and find the best books possible. Over 700 books are included now - there are about 400 more that Daddy and I are working to categorize. Stop by when you get a chance...
Here's the basic idea from the site's front page:
The reader's dilemma - so many great books to read! As a book-loving homeschool family, we've collected dozens of reading lists over the years, literally thousands of recommendations. We used these to find great books for a certain reading level, historical period, or type such as fiction, biography, etc. We found some books on almost everyone's "Classics" list, and many more on multiple lists, giving us a sense of each book's importance. We'd look online to find which were in-print and affordable, and so on... A rewarding, yet difficult process of categorizing, prioritizing, searching - just the things a website can do so well.
EveryGoodBook finds just the right book - new or old for homeschool, classical education, and personal enrichment. Search and sort through hundreds of possible books according to any combination of reading level, type, historical period, or rank
This website makes it easy to find good literature! Come check it out!
My dad also has his personal site, which may interest you: www.everygoodpath.net.
~Grace
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Friday, July 18, 2008 - The Homeschool tag
I was tagged by Narniagirl! Observe:
The Infamous 'Homeschool' Tag:
- How long have you homeschooled? All my life
- What grade did you start homeschooling? From the moment I was born… every day is a learning experience to me!
- What grade are you in now? I'll be a Sophomore! In high school, of course.
- How old were you when you started? 0 years old
- Do you like homeschooling? Of course! I have more freedom, more possibilities, and my dad is the best teacher in the world, in my opinion! ;-)
- Have you ever gone to school? No, not at all.
- How long did you go to school? Haven’t gone
- Do you intend to home school your kids when you grow up? Absolutely! It is the best environment for them to grow in.
- What are two things that you like about homeschooling? The flexibility I have regarding which subjects I spend the most time and effort on, and spending more time with my family. We all learn together!
- Do you totally go against public schools? I believe that homeschooling is the biblical path, but I don’t think we should look down on people who put their children in public school. I know that God can use it for His glory. However, I do not support public schooling, and I would strongly suggest homeschooling to anyone.
- Do you have friends who are not homeschoolers? Well, not really. All the activities I'm part of are for homeschoolers, and my church is comprised of homeschooling families! I have public schooled acquaintances, but my closest friends are homeschoolers.
- Is it hard to get along with public school friends? When we associate, it's not really hard.
- What is the first thing other people say when they find out that you homeschool? Well, sometimes they just make general comments like "Oh that's neat!" or "Cool!" Occasionally someone will ask me more about it, like what my favorite thing about it is. It depends on the person, place, and setting!
- Who are you going to tag? Anyone who likes to eat watermelon with salt
Another post coming soon! Hopefully before the week is up!
Until then, I remain ever your very busy friend,
Grace
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - So much to do, so little time left in the summer...
So sorry about the rather long time that has elapsed between posts. Our house has been hectic and messy this past couple of weeks! We've been organizing our many photos and putting them in albums and frames. It really needed to be done, as all those pictures have been lying stacked in a cabinet for years!
My sisters and I have also been catching up on our scrapbooking. I was behind by nearly a year, so it was quite a challenge! It was fun, though: I always love scrapboking! I've finally finished now, so maybe I'll have a little more computer time.
Anyways, thanks for being patient!
~Grace
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - "You may find Narnia a more savage place than you remember..."
Twice, in fact, hence the two banners. So now you get to hear me talk about it!
I know this is terribly late. All the rest of you over-achievers are over and done with PC. But I've had a couple requests for my review on the movie, so for anyone who wishes to read my opinion... have at it.
Before listing the pros and cons, my overall opinion of the movie is very positive. I think they did a good job capturing the tension of the story, the personality of many characters, (some more than others), and the beauty of Narnia. I am a total purist when it comes to this series, and it took me FOREVER to get used to the idea that they were going to stray from the storyline and not quote the lines exactly!!! *gasp* However, over time I became resigned to the bitter facts. And I have to say that when we went to see the movie, I was relieved by what I saw. I was able to look at it more as a stand-alone movie, than as another adaptation of the book. And I actually liked some of the changes that were made! But I'd still recommend that everyone read the books first, because they are amazing.
Now for the dreaded part of the review that calls for analyzing the movie and peeling it apart piece by piece. Seven pros and seven cons, like the books! See, it's... oh... never mind.
Selected Pros: (these are not in any particular order, because I couldn't decide on how to class them)
(1.) I really liked Queen Prunaprismia. She was quite different from her role in the book, but she charmed me. She was harsh enough to be a Telmarine queen, yet likable. I loved her hairdress when she and Miraz come out on the balcony after he was coronated. It was sparkly!
(2.) The castle raid scene was very well done, and was excellent for pulling you into the emotion of the story. It was just so tense and exciting, with the griffins soaring in, and the mice pattering through the castle, and the flashlight signaling, and everything. But it was SO sad when so many Narnians were trapped inside the courtyard at the end. Peter's reaction was nothing less than satisfying.
(3.) The baby centaur. Enough said.
(4.) The battle at the end, when the Narnians collapsed the ground under the Telmarine cavalry! *cheers* I wonder whose idea it was..?
(5.) Reepicheep was awesome! He was quite perfect, though the voice left something to be desired. I loved all his lines, and his fancy swordplay. Definitely an improvement on the BBC!
(6.) Edmund and Lucy's characters were very well developed, and both actor and actress did a fantastic job. Edmund was charmingly brief, all his lines were great! And Lucy kept her innocent nature, always looking for Aslan. Something the movie directors should have taken into account and played up more.
(7.) Aslan. Whenever they did put him in, he was wonderful. His eyes were so velvety... The story should have focused more on his power, but that goes in the cons.
Selected Cons:
(1.) So yes. Aslan was played down so much that I cannot pass it by. In the movie(s), he seems to be regarded as 'that one good guy', rather than the highest of all high kings. He has one line in PC, when Lucy asks him about what would have happened: "We can never know what would have happened." Which, in the context of the books, is not true. Aslan knew. He just didn't tell others when they had no business asking. "Stay in your own story," he commands. But in the movies, he seems to be just another game piece in the hand of fate. This is the most blatant flaw in the movies, and I lament the loss of the Aslan I know. Everything you know has certainly changed....
(2.) Susan and Caspian. Ick, bleh, disgusting. Why can't people realize that back then, girls and guys didn't think like they do now in our culture?? Nick's point was very valid: C.S.Lewis didn't describe the characters with enough detail for Walden Media, so they interpreted them themselves. And they supposed they would be attracted to one another. Well, maybe they would have been, but they wouldn't have shown it so obviously... Ugh.
(3.) Susan's not my favorite character in these movies as it is, but it was made worse by her fighting in the main conflict. She's Susan the Gentle in print, but a warrior princess on screen... rather inconsistent. I wish they had followed Lewis' description of her, instead of turning her into a totally different person. I like her just fine when she's with the archers, but it's a bit much when she's down there among all the men, flinging arrows into Telmarines, and dodging their swords.
(4.) I didn't like the drawings on the walls of Aslan's How. They were too primative, and I think Old Narnians would have been able to draw better than that. Sorry, that was rather random.
(5.) Miraz's castle looked too fake. Inside, it was fine. But from a distance, it sort of resembled cardboard!
(6.) Was anyone else bothered by the contemporary song that started playing as they were all saying goodbye? The song is OK by itself; it actually goes pretty well with the movie, but the contemp beat should be saved for the credits, in my opinion.
(7.) One last thing: I could not for the life of me figure out who that one older guy was who came forward at the end with his arm around Queen Prunaprismia. Does anyone know? That was just bothering me.
So overall, it's a movie worth watching. I just wonder what C.S.Lewis would have thought...
Further up and further in!
~Grace
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Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Of awards and announcements
I've been graciously awarded by QueenFlora! Here is the all-new Beautiful Thoughts award:
I'd like to give this award to (aww, so many of my friends have been awarded already....):
All or some of you may have recieved this award already, but if so... consider yourself awarded twice! ;-)
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Now, I have an announcement! *fumbles in pocket* 4 months is far too short a time to spend among such excellent and admirable... bloggers. I don't know half of you as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. But I regret to announce that - I am going now. Goodbye.
*chuckles to self*
Oh, alright, I relent. I shall only be absent for the extent of a week. The fact is, I'm going out of town to visit family, and I'll be returning very soon. Sorry for the -ahem- false alarm. :-0
This is Grace, signing -and singing- off.
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Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Another excerpt
Well, I'm finally getting the next part of my writing up! Sorry it's taken so long. This is continued from the last section. To refresh your memory, here's the last paragraph:
Never slowing, they sped through the pass- into the mountains. Disconcerted, Abigail was a stranger to adventures of any sort, and she looked back to catch a fleeting glimpse of her valley, her home, and wondered if she would ever see it again. She clung, trembling, to the mane of the horse, though indeed, she seemed in no danger of falling, so firmly did Ablier support her. On and on they raced, giving Abigail only blurred glances of the beauty of the mountains she had always longed to see. Towering waterfalls they passed, plunged through luscious green undergrowth, galloped across cliffs of a dizzying height. Ever farther they traveled. Yet still the sun glowed on the brink of the horizon. It was to defy time, to ride the pure white stallion. When the sun did set, it was not at all gradual, and then they continued their journey in darkness. The young horseman knew this land well, or his horse did. Abigail began to wonder when, if ever, they would stop.
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Dashing around the corner of a sheer cliff, they found themselves in a sheltered glade, shrouded with the overhanging boughs of evergreen trees. Ablier pulled up his horse, skidding to a sudden stop. He swung one leg over and vaulted off with an energy surprising to Abigail, who felt ready to collapse with weariness. But Ablier saved her from such an awkward demise by reaching up and lifting her down. Seeing her firmly set on her feet, he turned back to the stallion, unbuckling the saddle and bridle, and preparing to rub him down. Abigail stood hesitantly, not knowing what to do. Ablier gave all his attention to his horse. But at last he looked back. Seeing Abigail still standing, he said, with the air of an accomplished mentor,
"Better get some rest, lady. You have a journey ahead of you." Abigail looked at him in confusion.
"Ahead of me... I'm going by myself?" She didn't relish the idea. But he silenced her fears when he replied,
"No, of course I'm coming. My orders were to bring you. But it won't feel like a journey to me. It won't weary me like it will you." He looked slightly amused at her confused countenance. "Surely you understand. It's always easy to go home."
Abigail's eyes widened at this declaration. Ablier surely bore a great love for his country. And pride. She wondered if all Lorfinian men's cheekbones were as high as his, or if their chests swelled so much at every mention of their land. But she sighed and replied,
"I will rest, then." And at a nod from him, she retreated to a leafy nook at the edge of the glade, at the base of one of the great trees. Exhausted, she sank to the ground and gave herself up to slumber, little wondering or caring about her surroundings.
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The high-pitched trilling of a bird woke her at last, and she grudgingly opened her eyes. Early dawn was pouring in through the treetops, dust specks shimmering in its rays. Abigail blinked and raised herself on her elbows, trying not to yawn. But the events of the previous day swirled into her head, waking her completely. There was no sign of Ablier in the clearing. Feeling refreshed and adventurous once more, the maiden rose at last. She glanced rapidly over the glen, and noticed for the first time a bubbling spring at the base of the cliff. She turned towards it, but was forced to move slowly, her muscles aching painfully from yesterday's ride. Splashing water onto her face, she tried not to think of the pain in her limbs, or the awkwardness of the entire journey. She said a silent prayer for her family back home, and also for her father, for it was her habit to pray every day for his safe return.
She was trying to brush the dust off her skirts when when Ablier returned, his thick hair slicked down wet on his forehead. He nodded politely to her.
"I trust you rested well?" he queried. In the fresh light of morning, and now that he was no longer towering above her on his horse, framed in dazzling sunlight, Abigail found she could look at him and answer without shrinking.
"Very well, thank you, sir," she replied with a nod. All the same, she felt she'd better be as polite as possible. She ventured a question. "Will we ride more today?"
"Yes, my orders were that you should be brought with all speed," he replied over his shoulder as he reached for the saddle. Abigail heaved a silent sigh, wishing he would stop talking so much about his orders. But she straightened hastily as Ablier turned back around. He paused, and looked her over; weighing the strength that was stored within her. His eyes saw only a young girl, her fair face open and trusting; her eyes betraying that she was overly conscious of her dusty dress and the long hair that was tossed askew at the mercy of the wind. She was a head and a half shorter than he, and looked altogether devoid of that strength that is so necessary to living in a foreign land. Yet her eyes were full of life and their green depths glimmered. She held her chin high, too, and returned his gaze steadily. Yes, she had courage. And it would serve her well... if she knew how to use it.
"You are tired?" he stated knowingly. Abigail felt as if he had read her mind. He certainly had been sizing her up for something: she didn't know what.
"A little. We- we don't ride horses much in my country," she answered reluctantly. She didn't mention that horses were seldom to found in the valley, because most of them had been ridden off to the Turbulent Wars, mounted by warriors brave and strong. Some of whom had never returned. Her father was one of these. Ablier interrupted her thoughts with his reply.
"Well, you must learn to like them. They are of great value in Lorfinia. One will be trained for your use." Ablier fumbled through the saddle bags. Abigail groaned mentally, scarcely wishing to subject her body to another day of bruises. She chose to change the subject.
"How far is Lorfinia?" She bit her lip, fearing the answer. He did not answer right away, but offered her a small package, which, upon opening it, she found to contain some kind of bread. Suddenly she discovered that she was terribly hungry, and lost no time in availing herself of the contents, with thanks. After producing his own portion, Ablier returned to their conversation.
"If we ride hard, it will take two days. Do you feel up to such a journey?" Abigail relaxed somewhat. It was not as bad as she had feared.
"I think so," she replied shortly. Although two more days of riding would be difficult, she felt she would like to end this awkward journey as soon as possible. Ablier nodded approvingly and picked up the saddle. The stallion whinnied eagerly as he approached, ready to set off. Abigail finished the last of her breakfast and rose from the rock she had adopted as a chair. Watching horse and horseman, she marveled at the way they worked together, Ablier murmuring in his stallion's ear as he adjusted the saddle, and the horse bending his head and turning at Ablier's soft commands.
"What's his name?" she asked as she watched.
"Ahern. It means 'lord of horses.'"
Abigail looked thoughtfully at his back. She wished he would talk more openly. He seemed very guarded and cautious, choosing his words carefully. Indeed, he had shown little emotion of any sort, except loyalty, since they had 'met'. Abigail couldn't understand him. But she had no more time to watch him and ponder, for he fastened the last strap on the bridle and turned around.
"Ready?" he raised his eyebrows in question. Abigail nodded and came up beside him. He looked down at her.
"Do you think you can sit behind and hang on?"
"Yes, probably."
"Good. It's the right way. I held you in front last night so you could get used to riding without being in danger of falling." He leapt into the saddle and reached down. Steeling herself, she grasped his hand and tried to leap up as gracefully as he. It was not successful, though, and she ended up half in the saddle and half out. She winced as she shifted herself into the upright position and tried to straighten her skirts. Ablier held the horse still as she made herself comfortable.
"Sorry..." she muttered with a blush.
"Don't worry. The instructors in Lorfinia will help you become proficient," he replied soberly. But Abigail detected an amused edge to his voice. She blushed deeper and determined to learn how to mount properly.
"Ready?" he asked once more.
"Yes," she replied confidently. At least she tried to make it sound confident.
Ablier turned his horse back onto the path. There he paused for a moment, surveying the sky and surroundings. In the early morning light the mountains shone with magnificence all around them. With a glance back at Abigail, he spoke to his stallion, and they thundered down the trail, into the morning.
A bit hastily written, but I hope it's passable!
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Oh, the Apronista is hosting another fun giveaway! www.apronista.com
~Grace
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Monday, May 26, 2008 - Mexico: A Mission Trip Adventure
I'm back! From the depths of a foreign country, from Morelia, Mexico, I have returned! Oh, it was SO amazing!!! What a true adventure! I had never been out of the States before, and found it to be wonderfully exciting, absolutely exhausting, and a bit suspenseful at times! In some ways it was just as I had expected. In other ways it was nothing like the picture I had imagined! I have to admit I had not expected it to be so exquisitely beautiful! And I had underestimated the amount of work we'd be doing! My legs were so sore every night when I got in bed at 1am! Too much volleyball, I guess! Just kidding, we really were very busy. We were in Morelia for 5 days, and were in town for our puppet/drama presentation 4 of those days. We also passed out a lot of bi-lingual tracts around Morelia and the surrounding cities. It was great! Every aspect of the trip was so fun and educational. I learned a lot of Spanish, believe me. ;-)
Now, rather than give you a boring long outline of the entire trip, I'll just list 10 of my favorite highlights:
(1.) The Norris family. These are the missionaries we went to support. It was so wonderful to meet them! They are so fun and flexible and easy to talk to. And all of them, from the parents to their 6 year old daughter, have such a heart for missions and reaching out to the lost. They're an amazing family. Here's a picture of them, with me in the middle!
(2.) The language barrier. It was totally confusing, but so fascinating! I loved to listen to Spanish conversations, just to see how much I could recognize. I tried to converse sometimes, but eventually I'd have to call in someone to translate!
(3.) Passing out tracts. In Mexico, people will actually read what you give them, rather than just throw it out. Mr. Norris said that the fact that the tracts are in English and Spanish causes people to be more interested, since they all want to learn English. So it was fun to walk through one area handing them out, and then pass back through later to see people still reading! Here's Josh L. doing his favorite thing! He loved passing out tracts more than anyone, I think!
(4.) Games with friends. What can I say? It was just a lot of fun. On the nights when we got back before midnight, we'd play volleyball until then. I am no good at the game, but it's fun to play with friends. There was also a reeeally long zipline at the camp. Here I am, trusting my health and well-being to the strength of the wooden seat, the thickness of the rope, and the people at the end who grab you before you slam into the cement pole.
(5.) Inside jokes and nicknames. And there were a lot. I'm sure you all know what it's like when you stick a bunch of good friends together for 9 days!
(6.) Eating an avocado popsicle. It was real avocado! And it was really good!
(7.) Cheering when the 15 passenger vans made it safely out of the tiny parking garages.
(8.) The trees in the cities which are painted white on the bottom. Supposedly for bugs. It looks really funny!
(9.) The authentic Mexican food! One night we all had dinner at a native couple's house, and they made us tacos. Real tacos. Mmmm... Here are some of us enjoying them. On the stairs, that's my sister Emily, Andrew L., and John Mark Norris (who kept dripping Coke on my head!) And in the chairs, from the left, that's Michael L., me, and Sam L. Sorry about the strange face I'm making. I was probably talking.
(10.) This amazing view from right outside our cabin! This is me, Sarah T., and Christi V. It was like 60 degrees in the morning, so we had jackets on. Wonderful, especially compared to the sweltering air here in Texas!
Well, those are just a few specific things, but I have more pictures to show you! These stairs were so cool! We did a presentation outside of this home one night, and the stairs are made out of concrete, with no support beams or anything! As you can tell, I was very fascinated by them. ;-) At the top, that's Andrew L. and Emily. And Noah L. is near the bottom.
Here are a couple puppet show snapshots. This one is from the practice round! Before the curtains were put up!
And this is a crazy picture. I just thought you might enjoy it! ;-) That's Daniel Norris, Brittany N., and me goofing off.
Pull-up contest! Or maybe it was a contest to see which could hold on the longest. That's Joseph N. and Josiah Norris.
This is my dad with Emily and I. We were in a sort of tropical forest.
Group picture! Actually, this is only about half of us. The moms stayed home that day. Oh, well. I think we have a real group picture somewhere.
So the moral of the story is, we had a fabulous time. Reaching out to the people there, strengthening our own hearts, enjoying each others' company as we lived, laughed, played, cried, and loved together. We made memories to last a lifetime, and most importantly we planted the seed of the gospel in many hearts. I pray that those influenced would accept the truth and begin their own journey with Christ. Life is truly an adventure when He is the Leader. I can't wait for the trip next year! Gracias for all your prayers and well-wishes!
Hasta Luego!
~Grace
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - Another multi-tasking post
Well, first of all I have to break to you that the next chapter is not finished. *sigh* I hope you don't forget what happened first... I am writing, really I am, but I must get it edited before I post it, because I don't want you to have to read something thrown together. I'm terribly sorry!
Aaaaaand, WE are going to MEXICO this week! I'm so excited, since I've never been out of the country before. Plus, we get to go with our church friends! We'll be there 9 days, doing outreach for the most part. I'd appreciate your prayers for safety, and open hearts for the people who hear our message. Anyhoo, I'll have no computer access for that time, but I'll be sure to tell you all about it when I get back! Hopefully with pictures!
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I've been awarded the Blog Friend Forever Award by Renee and Hriste! Thank you!
I'll award it to.....
Rosethorn and CherrytheXIV!
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Aaaaaaand I'm entering a contest hosted by The HSB Backyard. It's to win one of these neat T-shirts from The Homeschool Boutique!
Pretty fun, huh?
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In order to give this post a bit more flair, I shall show you some pictures from this past week. My choir had a concert at the capitol on Friday, here we are in our full black-and-white glory! Actually, not quite so full, as we were missing several people.
Oh, here's my adorable baby brother! Isn't he precious?
After the concert, a picnic on the lawn was in order! It was actually a farewell party for our dear friends who are moving to Washington State! *cries* I'm going to miss y'all! This is dear Sarah, with Josie in the background, wearing the blue polo:
And Mellie, framed in foliage:
And these are my friends Kristin, Josie (again ;-), and myself performing an ensemble. We sang Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by the Andrews sisters. It was an absolute hit! Boy, did we ever have an awesome time! You can see the Andrews sisters doing it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wiVkdVPGoY
So that's some of what's been going on with my busy choir life! Not a dull moment! I hope I can figure out how to post recordings of myself... then you can hear my latest solo!
Signing out- or singing out-
~Grace
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