I think I can talk about it now...

John was taking pictures, Thursday night at Jesse's graduation, when the memory full message came on (I had not deleted pictures since our Florida trip before Thanksgiving-I really wish I had remembered to do that). I then asked Mrs. Tuba if she could take some pictures and videos for me, then her battery died. I asked Ms. Shondraya if she would take some pictures for me, then her battery died. Unbelievable! The entire day was like that with a list of items that went wrong, including a car trying to have a head-on collision with us on the to graduation. A creepy guy in the neighborhood, who said he was going to be there for three days, but never came back. (I took pictures of his car and his face from the classroom and dining room, so there is evidence of him.)

So anyway.

Jesse received her fourth degree black belt Thursday!! We are so proud. She is Master Mike's fourth student to receive this belt and the only female. She worked so hard for it. The new belt even came with new pants. They are white with a black stripe going down the outside of the pants legs. {giggle} I can't wait to see her in them tomorrow.

Rehearsals are going well, and about to seriously ramp up. Chloe has been the only one called so far, except the initial rehearsal when everyone was called. She is doing well, but nervous. This is the biggest role she has ever had and with so many lines! Jesse is looking forward to rehearsals tonight; their first for her scene. They are both excited about this show. I think it may go better than what it did in Columbia. I never saw it in Columbia, but I heard it was not so good from one of the parents of one of the actors in it. The show will be at Kershaw Fine Arts Center in Camden March 13-16, should anyone want to attend. I'm not sure when tickets go on sale, but you can check their website.

We spent Saturday at my parents' house. John switched his work weekends, so he could go too. He was glad he did when he found chicken and dumplings for lunch. He loves my parents' dumplings. lol We also did a little work around the house for them, not much but a couple of little things. And Jesse helped Grandma with a computer problem. Jesse is getting to be a real computer whiz.

Sunday was an adventurous day! We finally bought Jesse a compound bow we had been promising her since their Summer Day Camp last year. And Chloe got a pellet gun. They had so much fun yesterday in the backyard. Chloe was not too happy about having to leave for rehearsal, but they were back out there as soon was we got home. They did great. They made their own targets and everything (and no I didn't take pictures...I just emptied the memory...lol). They took turns using the backyard, safety third you know! (Love those Rocket guys.)

Today, school is going to be horticulture. We are going to start our seeds for the garden, then run a few errands. This afternoon, my plan, is do a little clearing in the backyard. Then Jesse and I will get ready for rehearsals. Fun day!