Full Honor Choir '10

This is the full Honors choir. Can you imagine being the director and keeping all these kids under control? The directors that they get demand complete respect and proper behavior. They only have two days to get this performance ready. Last year, Carol's choir sang 4 songs in different languages. Their pliable brains had no problem with it. My brain is hard, it does not allow new information anymore :o).

Honors Choir '10

This is Carol waiting for her performance at the Indianapolis Convention center for Indiana State Honor Choir '10. She had a terrific time. Her director was enthusiastic, the music was great, her room mates were party animals. What more could a 12 yr old want? I enjoyed the 5th & 6th grade choir more than the 7th & 8th grade choir. They were much more entertaining. Carol's room mates were from Winamac, close enough that she can visit. Thanks to RMS music teachers for providing the education for her expanding talent!

Choo Choo & The Addams Family

The day after Christmas, Carol and I jumped the South Shore and went to Chicago with a group of High School friends, their mothers and their daughters. Above you will see Carol Morris and Bailey Jones in the back and Addie Roudebush and Taylor Jones in the front. There were eleven of us in the group. Me, Robin Hale, Mashell Roudebush, Jennifer Goodman, Tracie Jones, Jackie Hale, Mary Meyers and the above girls.

The train drops you off at Millineum Stations. We walked (in the snow) to Watertower Place and had lunch. Afterwards, we caught a bus to the Oriental Theatre to see Addams Family, The Musical. It was very funny. BeBe Neuworth and Nathan Lane were the leads and they were really wonderful. Jokes for the young and the more mature, without offending anyone. I would recommend it!

After the show we did a little shopping and then caught the train back to Chesterton. It had started snowing pretty good by that time, so getting home was slow and steady. We reached our door around 11:30 pm. It was a long day, but it was a day full of memories. I am a big fan of the South Shore now. I can't wait to go again. Our next play is in February. We will see 101 Dalmations, The Musical.

ROCHESTER TUMBLING EXPRESS

Sunday, Carol and I experienced her first tumbling/cheer competition. It was quite an experience. Hundreds of girls were there from all over the state. The competition was held at the Westfield Middle School. Their team did a wonderful job, considering it was their first time out. I was very impressed. The team placed second in their division. The team started together in September. After a month and some differences in opinion one coach left and took some kids with her, so we had to reorganize and add new team members. In the end, these girls slapped together a routine in about 6 weeks! In the future I will try to take a video and post it so you can get an idea of the precision that this takes.

There was quite a bit of hurry up and wait time, so I did a lot of knitting. Julie and Sara McDonald, cousins from Lafayette joined us and cheered the team on. Awards were announced at 8:30pm. We returned home at 10:30pm very tired and ready for bed.

High School Musical

Carol, Dad and I went to see High School Musical at Eastbrook High School this weekend. Stuart's wife, Doris is the assistant director. The director thought that Doris ,would make a good Miss Darbus. For those of you not familiar with HSM, Miss Darbus is the drama director at her high school. Doris did an excellent job. We enjoyed spending time with her mother and grandmother, before and after the show.

On Sunday we enjoyed watching the Colts beat Baltimore. Another game down to the wire.

Looking forward to a short week at work (keep your fingers crossed) and a day off work (still keeping my fingers crossed). We will be spending Thanksgiving with Maxine and Wendell this year. To all my family and friends have a safe and joyful Thanksgiving, remembering to be thankful in all things.

Halloween and Such

I'm a little late for Halloween, but I wanted to share a picture of Isabel, as Tinkerbell. I have one of Audrey in my Outlook, but it wont open, so I'll post it later. I cant believe I didn't take a picture of Carol in her costume. She was a 50's poodle skirt girl. There goes another award for "Mother of the Year" out the window.

We had a long, but fun weekend. Friday out to dinner with Scott and Leanne. Jade took Carol to see Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at the High School. Saturday, Purdue vs. Michigan (we lost, darn!) and tailgating with the McDonald's. I love my cousins. So much fun. I never want to come home. Sunday started with church. My bell choir, The Bells of Grace played. I dont know why, but I had a hard time with the two songs, so I had to really concentrate. Back home to time with family, watching more football and knitting. I worked on a Christmas present and completed a birthday present. I love knitting!

My girlfriend Noreen has had a reoccurence of her breast cancer. I have had the privilege of knitting a couple hats for her, a while back. I spent three hours online, looking for her new perfect hat. I found it! It fits her spunky personality and individual spirit. I can't wait to go to Kiln Time and get the yarn to start it, on Wednesday.

The Colt's ROCK! Never turn off the TV during the last 2 minutes when Peyton Manning is on your team. :)

Grandma Gets a Visit

I debated the title on this posting. It was either "I'm Back" or

"Grandma Gets a Visit". I thought that maybe if I didn't make it

a big deal, maybe no one would notice that I'd been out of the blogsphere!

Jade had a dentist appt this morning so Isabel came to work with me!

When Carol was a baby, I got to take her with me to work . It brought

back nice memories, but also reminded me how organized

you have to be. Carol was a great baby and Isabel has the same

quiet peaceful personality. You couldn't take every baby to work,

that's for sure!

It's starting to warm up, bit by bit. Today we should have a high of 45.

It will be nice to have the ice off the channel. I've had to pull

the dogs off of it 2 times this week. The neighbors love the comedy show!