Wednesday, December 28, 2022

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2022

 The kids were part of "A Christmas Carol" again this year.  

They put on this play last winter, but had different roles this year.  

We also had one backstage with the stage crew!


The three thespians had roles as townspeople/chorus, a social worker, the ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, Old Joe, Fred's wife..and I think that may be it??


some scenes..












Bean was the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come..and it was pretty creepy.
She was about 9 feet tall on contractor stilts..the director has bought acrobatic stilts for her to practice on.  And she did.  For a good month, but the thing about acrobatic stilts is that you cannot stand still-and that would have been really difficult for this particular role. Unfortunately, these pictures don't do justice to the part she played.





MJ had a pretty significant role and solos with Old Joe.
He did a fantastic job


The end and a shoutout to Bean for her part in taking on the stilts and giving that extra bit to the performance.



Cast shot.


This year was tough. Some of the kids who had practiced for months, did not get to play their parts. Pretty much the entire, and I'm not exaggerating here, ENTIRE, cast came down with the flu the week of the play.  There were kids dropping like flies between the 3 performances with fevers and coughing and overall yuckiness.  They had to fill in, take on roles that they had not practiced, and act while ill! Our little theater group does not have understudys. I give them all a lot of credit-the show must go on and through all the trials, it did go on.  They made it work.

Congrats on a great performance, All!



Friday, November 11, 2022

ROLLIN'

 Twice a month a local-ish rink holds a "homeschool skate session."

I try to make it once a month if possible.  

Some pictures from October's session.


4 year old is still learning, so he had some helpers since I had the baby and Mr. 2.



getting some confidence on the carpet





Thursday, November 10, 2022

MORE FALL THINGS

The leaves are pretty much neverending around here.
The "Rose Bros" landscapers work on them several times a week--
I'd say probably every other day and yet the leaves persist.



These Rose Bros just reap the benefits of piles...


Though this guy realllllly wanted to help with a rake that was 3 times as tall as he is!
I'm not really complaining about the leaves. Tis' the season.  And I'm grateful for all the helpers!

 

Friday, November 4, 2022

FIRE PREVENTION 22

 We were once again able to bring the fire prevention program to our co-op.  

It was a beautiful, even warm hot day in October when the firetruck pulled up for a safety talk and demonstration.  MJ was able to help out for one period.




"Fire won't wait, Plan your escape!"

The younger kids especially always enjoy this event!


Thursday, November 3, 2022

FALL THINGS

 


Always sad when we have to say goodbye to summer, but it is inevitable as we all know.

This fall has been pretty mild so far-here we are in November and it is almost 70 degrees.  

I'll take it!

One gloomy Saturday in October, we headed to the local orchard to pick some apples.

MJ was working and so missed out, but I suppose that is part of life and only going to become more common as time marches on.
















Putting those apples to good use!


Happy Fall!



Tuesday, September 27, 2022

EARLY THIS MORNING

I have some catching up to do, but in the meantime-my sleeping babies.
We are attempting to wean Ethan off the pacifier, but it is proving difficult.  I am also not a fan of having my bed invaded in the middle of the night by more than one child, but couldn't resist the sweetness. This too shall pass, right?