Tonight we went to the children's theatre to see Bunnicula. We all enjoyed it. We were lucky enough to see Paul and Jerry in the show together. While that meant we missed seeing a couple of people we adore in the show. It is a rare treat to see Jerry on stage, and Jerry and Paul together were hysterical!
Friday was another art class. One of my personal favorites: Norman Rockwell. I learned quite a few things about him I did not know. I think the girls enjoyed the project, making a magazine cover. And of course hanging out with their buddies is always best.
The Recreation center closed early Wednesday night so the other school could not have their graduation. Master Mike asked those students to come to our graduation Thursday night. We had a room full for graduation; it was one of the best we've had lately, even without any black belts mid-terming or graduating.
Because graduation was canceled Wednesday night, I was home in time to take Jesse to her photo shoot in Camden. It was the first time she was in her costume. She had fun being evil, but I couldn't find any of the pictures with her on-line. Another mom sent me pictures from her smart phone, but, honestly, I am not going to share them. They were really grainy and dark. We know now my Mom and three of my aunts (and their husbands) are coming to the show. I know one librarian is coming and our hair dresser wants to attend (not sure she'll make it). The girls are totally excited about having so many people come to see them in a show.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
The "Wizard of Oz"
I have had so many people ask about tickets for "The Wizard of Oz". Tickets are now available for purchase on-line at fineartscenter.org. The shows are March 12 through the 15th. Thursday through Saturday shows will be at 7pm. Sunday's show will be at 3pm.
I'll do my best to personally tell those who have asked, but in case I miss someone I thought I would post it here too.
I'll do my best to personally tell those who have asked, but in case I miss someone I thought I would post it here too.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
I should really post daily!
I'll start with last Thursday at taekwondo. I was practicing my new form. I was at the second spin, reverse heel kick. In the middle of the kick, I was thinking this is looking really good. Then, it all went wrong. Oh, so wrong! My foot that was suppose to be planted on the floor went up into the air; I became horizontal then crashed into the floor with my entire body. Oh, the pain. Okay, it didn't hurt. It did knock the wind out of me. By the end of the night my right hip was sore and the next couple of days my shoulder blades and lower back were a bit stiff. I'm fine now, thanks for asking.
Friday, Hank was bad. There was a gold cat (not one of ours) on our back deck. I went out to look around the backyard before letting Hank out and I didn't see the cat. Hank bolted out the back door right to the cat. The cat ran down the backyard and jumped. I thought it jumped over the fence (that is what our cats do), but NOOOOO. This stupid cat jumped up a tree. Then, while Hank was at the bottom of the tree barking at the cat, the cat jumped down. They rolled around with each other for about five seconds then the cat when up another tree. This is when I caught up with them, grabbed Hank and took him inside. It wasn't until late that night we saw his leg was swollen. We hit the scraps, or bites, with peroxide a few different times that night. By Saturday night he was fine. Crazy dog.
Saturday the girls and I drove northward. I went to my Uncle Carroll's funeral with my Mom and the girls entertained Grandpa. They enjoyed seeing the snow/ice that was left there, but really wanted their own snow. lol John went south to visit with his Mom. He saw one of his sisters too.
Sunday we relaxed. I started on my book club book again. They are asking us to turn them in early for other to be able to read them...they are short on this particular book. And since I won't make it that night, I really wanted to turn my in the next time we go to the library. (I finished it this morning.)
Monday was a hectic morning. Rosie went in for her shots. She is now on glucosamine for her knees. I was told when she was a puppy her Boston Terrier side would give her this problem. I'm just glad they make it in treat form so she'll take it. Then I had to take Hank in for a re-check (they called me when I was on my way home) from his visit last summer. Like I said, Monday was hectic.
I had not checked my emails since Saturday morning. Okay, I have not touched a computer at all since Saturday morning. So yesterday I was going through my seventy emails. I found two from the Library. Both girls had entered a drawing into the "Kids in Print" at the Richland County Library back in November. The emails were informing us both girls' drawings were accepted. There will be a reception in a couple of weeks and they don't have rehearsal so they can go. They were both so happy.
Today, it snowed! Okay, it was not even a "dusting" but it did snow. The girls went out this morning and played a bit. They built the tiniest of snowmen. But they had a great time and the dogs did too from what the girls told me.
A note about Chloe. She did not make volunteer of the year, but she was so happy so was nominated.
Friday, Hank was bad. There was a gold cat (not one of ours) on our back deck. I went out to look around the backyard before letting Hank out and I didn't see the cat. Hank bolted out the back door right to the cat. The cat ran down the backyard and jumped. I thought it jumped over the fence (that is what our cats do), but NOOOOO. This stupid cat jumped up a tree. Then, while Hank was at the bottom of the tree barking at the cat, the cat jumped down. They rolled around with each other for about five seconds then the cat when up another tree. This is when I caught up with them, grabbed Hank and took him inside. It wasn't until late that night we saw his leg was swollen. We hit the scraps, or bites, with peroxide a few different times that night. By Saturday night he was fine. Crazy dog.
Saturday the girls and I drove northward. I went to my Uncle Carroll's funeral with my Mom and the girls entertained Grandpa. They enjoyed seeing the snow/ice that was left there, but really wanted their own snow. lol John went south to visit with his Mom. He saw one of his sisters too.
Sunday we relaxed. I started on my book club book again. They are asking us to turn them in early for other to be able to read them...they are short on this particular book. And since I won't make it that night, I really wanted to turn my in the next time we go to the library. (I finished it this morning.)
Monday was a hectic morning. Rosie went in for her shots. She is now on glucosamine for her knees. I was told when she was a puppy her Boston Terrier side would give her this problem. I'm just glad they make it in treat form so she'll take it. Then I had to take Hank in for a re-check (they called me when I was on my way home) from his visit last summer. Like I said, Monday was hectic.
I had not checked my emails since Saturday morning. Okay, I have not touched a computer at all since Saturday morning. So yesterday I was going through my seventy emails. I found two from the Library. Both girls had entered a drawing into the "Kids in Print" at the Richland County Library back in November. The emails were informing us both girls' drawings were accepted. There will be a reception in a couple of weeks and they don't have rehearsal so they can go. They were both so happy.
Today, it snowed! Okay, it was not even a "dusting" but it did snow. The girls went out this morning and played a bit. They built the tiniest of snowmen. But they had a great time and the dogs did too from what the girls told me.
A note about Chloe. She did not make volunteer of the year, but she was so happy so was nominated.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
What a week!
I'll start with the funeral on Friday for Vernon. I've never attended a funeral for a Vietnam Vet, Marine, Harley rider before. It was a beautiful service. My cousin, Cindy, arrived on Vernon's Harley driven by my Uncle Morgan. They were followed by about ten other Harley's carrying Vietnam Vets. Three-uniformed Marine's were present. One played the bugle while the other two unfolded, then refolded the flag. It was then presented to Cindy. I cried. We all knew I would. The flag presentation, no matter what branch, is heart breaking. But if you have ever witnessed what Marine's do with it you'll understand. The chaplain sang two songs a cappella; he has a beautiful voice.
I believe it was Saturday (could have been Sunday) when I found out my great-uncle Carroll had double-pneumonia. He left the hospital yesterday for Hospice. My mother called this morning to tell me he passed away during the night. I liked Uncle Carroll. I think he was a good man and I liked him. I will miss his hugs greatly.
Rehearsals seem to be never ending. But tonight's will be the last until Tuesday night. Woohoo!
Taekwondo went well without the girls Tuesday night, but they were missed. The students missed them. And of course I missed my awesome instructor, Jesse (she is teaching me my new form).
John has had a very rough couple of weeks. He really needs a vacation, but with his schedule he can't seem to take off from work. Then one of his bosses told him he needs to take off twenty-eight days by the end of September! And that is not counting all of his holidays and Mondays off. There are some other things going on at work too, but won't discuss those (neither will he, so don't ask). He has come home the last week and been, well, out of sorts. Not himself. I hope things clear up soon.
I believe it was Saturday (could have been Sunday) when I found out my great-uncle Carroll had double-pneumonia. He left the hospital yesterday for Hospice. My mother called this morning to tell me he passed away during the night. I liked Uncle Carroll. I think he was a good man and I liked him. I will miss his hugs greatly.
Rehearsals seem to be never ending. But tonight's will be the last until Tuesday night. Woohoo!
Taekwondo went well without the girls Tuesday night, but they were missed. The students missed them. And of course I missed my awesome instructor, Jesse (she is teaching me my new form).
John has had a very rough couple of weeks. He really needs a vacation, but with his schedule he can't seem to take off from work. Then one of his bosses told him he needs to take off twenty-eight days by the end of September! And that is not counting all of his holidays and Mondays off. There are some other things going on at work too, but won't discuss those (neither will he, so don't ask). He has come home the last week and been, well, out of sorts. Not himself. I hope things clear up soon.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
An icky week
This week I've been feeling icky. I finally went to the doctor yesterday (I was holding out for Monday when I had an appointment, but I didn't make it). She confirmed what I already knew: my allergies are wonky and both my ears are "gunky". It just means more antibiotics for me. Woo...hoo. {sigh}
The girls are having fun at their rehearsals. Jesse is enjoying being "evil" and Chloe is loving seeing Gabby almost every night. They even got to go to taekwondo Tuesday night. All the students were sad to hear the girls would not be back until graduation, but excited knowing Master Mike was going to teach tonight.
I am getting ready for a funeral tomorrow. My cousin's husband passed away last week after a long battle of COPD. I liked Vernon. We didn't get to see them much, but I always enjoyed talking to him when we did see him. Some people make you smile and he was that way for me. Tomorrow I'm going down toward Savannah to say goodbye. John will fill my shoes here to get the girls where they need to be and when they need to be there. Your thoughts should go out to John. ;-)
I haven't mentioned this yet, but our daffodils are coming up. I do love this time of year when the green of the daffodils start showing. Some of them are about six-inches tall now. There was a lady (I believe she is one of the two Barbaras) at book club last night who was worried about her plants. I asked her what kind of plants. She told me daffodils; I explained they are suppose to come up this time of year and they should be okay with the cold.
I haven't talked about book club much, but I have to say I am enjoying it. The ladies are getting used to me, and some even know my name now. Mr. Jim, who runs the meeting, knows me too well. lol Ms. Regina cracks me. She was trying to get my attention from across the room last night to let me know she agreed with me. lol I'm not sure anyone else heard my comment. There was a lot of talking at the same time last night. I will miss it next month, which is sad. Ms. Regina said I'd be missed, which made me smile. But I'll be at the theater that night for the last dress rehearsal.
The girls are having fun at their rehearsals. Jesse is enjoying being "evil" and Chloe is loving seeing Gabby almost every night. They even got to go to taekwondo Tuesday night. All the students were sad to hear the girls would not be back until graduation, but excited knowing Master Mike was going to teach tonight.
I am getting ready for a funeral tomorrow. My cousin's husband passed away last week after a long battle of COPD. I liked Vernon. We didn't get to see them much, but I always enjoyed talking to him when we did see him. Some people make you smile and he was that way for me. Tomorrow I'm going down toward Savannah to say goodbye. John will fill my shoes here to get the girls where they need to be and when they need to be there. Your thoughts should go out to John. ;-)
I haven't mentioned this yet, but our daffodils are coming up. I do love this time of year when the green of the daffodils start showing. Some of them are about six-inches tall now. There was a lady (I believe she is one of the two Barbaras) at book club last night who was worried about her plants. I asked her what kind of plants. She told me daffodils; I explained they are suppose to come up this time of year and they should be okay with the cold.
I haven't talked about book club much, but I have to say I am enjoying it. The ladies are getting used to me, and some even know my name now. Mr. Jim, who runs the meeting, knows me too well. lol Ms. Regina cracks me. She was trying to get my attention from across the room last night to let me know she agreed with me. lol I'm not sure anyone else heard my comment. There was a lot of talking at the same time last night. I will miss it next month, which is sad. Ms. Regina said I'd be missed, which made me smile. But I'll be at the theater that night for the last dress rehearsal.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
First week of rehearsals are complete!
I'm glad last week is over. lol Chloe had her first rehearsal and her friend Gabby brought her some crutches to use. Gabby was laughing so hard while Chloe was trying to use crutches for the first time. It is always fun to watch those two together. I had the opportunity to catch up with Selena, Gabby's Mom.
Everyone missed Chloe at taekwondo last week. I think they will be happy to see her Tuesday; however, I believe that may be the girls' last day until graduation. I will have to teach all alone for the next couple of weeks. It is very sad. I really enjoy watching the girls interact with the students. Both of them do a great job teaching and encouraging the students. And I will miss their help greatly.
Friday was a long day. While Chloe did not volunteer (because of her ankle), we had Meet the Masters. The girls always enjoy that class. We also found out that day my cousin's husband died. And Jesse had her first rehearsal that night too. Like I said, it was a long, and emotional, day.
I believe my Mom and I are going to drive down to Georgia later this week for the funeral. We are still awaiting the finalized plans so I can make our arrangements. I don't think John is looking forward to everything he'll have to do in my absence, but I know he will do well.
I woke up yesterday with a pain in one of my toes, on my right foot. It had woke me up during the night, but I hoping it would go away. It didn't. When I stood up, I found I couldn't put pressure on that toe. When I went to touch it, I discovered I couldn't touch it. It felt like a nerve had been injured. But I was asleep when it happened, so I don't know what happened. Then when I was in the shower I fell. I mean I FELL! I had one foot in front and one behind me, and on the way down I'd hit the shower door with my back. I just had a five-inch red mark on my back, so I thought it was fine. However, last night when we went to bed, John was rubbing my back and got to my left shoulder blade. OUCH! There may not be a bruise but I whacked that place hard. I was wondering why my left shoulder started hurting yesterday afternoon. It happened so fast, I just couldn't remember what all I did hit on my body. So, be careful in the shower!
We are having school this weekend. John is working, so are we too. The girls hate these weekends. I don't like them either, but we need to do it. I really want them to finish by mid-May so they can have a few weeks off before we start back in June. I still can't get over Jesse will be in high school when we begin our next school year.
We have been homeschooling for nine years now. I just find that amazing. We have now finalized all of our books for next year, but I still need to work on a schedule for a few classes. Jesse will be doing American Literature and US History and Constitution. I am finding it very difficult to limit American Literature. I have, on our top shelf alone, enough great American books/authors to cover two years of AP Lit. How do you narrow that down? Anyway. I have a friend whose husband teaches history at USC and she said he may do a one-day intensive Constitution study with us. The only problem is Jesse is the only one I know studying American history next year. But at least I know who to go to with questions. lol
Everyone missed Chloe at taekwondo last week. I think they will be happy to see her Tuesday; however, I believe that may be the girls' last day until graduation. I will have to teach all alone for the next couple of weeks. It is very sad. I really enjoy watching the girls interact with the students. Both of them do a great job teaching and encouraging the students. And I will miss their help greatly.
Friday was a long day. While Chloe did not volunteer (because of her ankle), we had Meet the Masters. The girls always enjoy that class. We also found out that day my cousin's husband died. And Jesse had her first rehearsal that night too. Like I said, it was a long, and emotional, day.
I believe my Mom and I are going to drive down to Georgia later this week for the funeral. We are still awaiting the finalized plans so I can make our arrangements. I don't think John is looking forward to everything he'll have to do in my absence, but I know he will do well.
I woke up yesterday with a pain in one of my toes, on my right foot. It had woke me up during the night, but I hoping it would go away. It didn't. When I stood up, I found I couldn't put pressure on that toe. When I went to touch it, I discovered I couldn't touch it. It felt like a nerve had been injured. But I was asleep when it happened, so I don't know what happened. Then when I was in the shower I fell. I mean I FELL! I had one foot in front and one behind me, and on the way down I'd hit the shower door with my back. I just had a five-inch red mark on my back, so I thought it was fine. However, last night when we went to bed, John was rubbing my back and got to my left shoulder blade. OUCH! There may not be a bruise but I whacked that place hard. I was wondering why my left shoulder started hurting yesterday afternoon. It happened so fast, I just couldn't remember what all I did hit on my body. So, be careful in the shower!
We are having school this weekend. John is working, so are we too. The girls hate these weekends. I don't like them either, but we need to do it. I really want them to finish by mid-May so they can have a few weeks off before we start back in June. I still can't get over Jesse will be in high school when we begin our next school year.
We have been homeschooling for nine years now. I just find that amazing. We have now finalized all of our books for next year, but I still need to work on a schedule for a few classes. Jesse will be doing American Literature and US History and Constitution. I am finding it very difficult to limit American Literature. I have, on our top shelf alone, enough great American books/authors to cover two years of AP Lit. How do you narrow that down? Anyway. I have a friend whose husband teaches history at USC and she said he may do a one-day intensive Constitution study with us. The only problem is Jesse is the only one I know studying American history next year. But at least I know who to go to with questions. lol
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