Scenes from Indy

We took a little trip south to see our Bethany Anne. It was great to have all three girls and two grand-girls with me over Easter.

Oh yeah.. and this grand-dog too:

Hannah didn't feel to good. Thankfully she was kind enough to wear this mask to protect little Miss Zuri

We ate Easter dinner with Matt & Bethany at Matts moms house:
And Bethany was able to enjoy alot of good "auntie batt" time:

Doing a Jig

A very awesome Celtic Band: The Crossing, played at my church Sunday night.

It was alot of fun with alot of fun-type dancing.

Hosanna had a blast too. Happy St. Pattys to all!
The next day Joel and I worked on his Colonial Days Party. He made "Maple Wheaten Bread" from scratch. He did great and it turned out super tastey. We also made new England Clam Chowder, Hasty Pudding, and Candied orange peels, all of which drew rave reviews. Here was Joel in his St Pattys Day Colonial garb:
Joel taught Family and Friends about Colonial days, he set rules and played games he had made , such as "quoits," a ring toss version of horse shoes, and Native American Stick toss
Here were some of the peeps attending. (Charlie was peeping from behind the couch cuz he was sick that day. Poor thing) Hosanna made a colonial wig and Addy is looking through his book on New England states.
But.... Hannah broke the rule about walking with her mouth open. *tsk* She recieved a proper Colonial punishment.

Awkward Try-outs

Today this person:





and I tried out for one of the four plays that will be held at this little theater on Lake Superior:

It was a bit nerve wracking and challenging, There's alot of great talent here in Marquette. I was especially surprised at the number of guys were there and how really, really good they were. I had to audition by *gulp* singing!

I chose to sing this:


You know... the whole "Don't Cry for me Argentina" thing, I passed enuf to make callbacks, as, of course, did my Belle. I think we will both be in this production. We find out Monday at 5:00. Pray for us!!!

What a Weekend!!

This was a great.. albeit busy, weekend. First, my sisters and brother Jim surprised my mom by meeting her at a nice resteraunt here in Marquette! Then we came home for cake and ice cream with the littles & Grace (who had stayed back with her children and Madison) Hosanna and Madison had a ton of fun being littles together. I loved to see Hosanna enjoy time with her 2nd cousin. They were a great team... two zesty, capricious, little ladies
We all enjoyed my darling grandbaby Zuri! What's not to enjoy? She's at an adorable age
Aunt Karen and Hannah enjoyed the frigid temperatures taking senior pics that turned out awesome!!
We all watched Eric skate his heart out hoping to capture the State Championship. Alas, they took second... a great achievement although it was ahard pill to swallow when victory was close at hand.Sadie will miss the company. Good-bye everyone! *sniff*

Scenes from life

Well, I have been sick of late... coughing and stiffling and croaking and so, so so weak and tired. Hopefully... I am on the upswing now. But I figured I'd upload a couple pictures while I convalesce:
Charlie and Hosanna fell asleep watching Sponge Bob. definitley an "awwwe" moment.
I was so happy that Luke would be able to snowboard with Joel Sunday. It was kinda Joels "party" after his lessons. I took this picture then headed home to crash (I am sick.. in case you forgot) no sooner had I heated some soup at hime then Luke called... afraid he had broken his wrist. EEk!! Thankfully, it was just a sprain.