Distancing

I’m taking advantage of this extra time I have with the kids, time outside, time in my pj’s.. is it ideal, no but we are doing well. I’ve been busy starting seeds and repotting plants.  

I’ve been spray painting tin that wasn’t really recyclable to turn it into art.. 

Puzzle, bike, darts, learning magic tricks for this guy

I’ve finished my wood burning project for Greta 

A tired kitty.. she is exhausted from watching us from windows, howling and climbing the screen door

Working from home once in awhile.. 

The top of Greta’s wood chest.. she wanted a highland cow and Scottish thistles so I had fun with the wood burner

Mary Poppins

So many massive hours of practice and so many shows... the last two shows were canceled due to virus concerns. She did the percussion for the orchestra. So many instruments and the orchestra sounded amazing! She played so many instruments she didn’t have any break in the 2 1/2 hour show.. out of all those instruments she loved the bird whistle the best where she sounded like a lark.. so proud of this girl! 

Here is just her instrument set up with all the microphones..

Her and her beloved bird whistle

State

Fingers crossed.. this girl has worked hard and made state for percussion solo, a group percussion ensemble and for her wind ensemble band... fingers crossed she can compete. To make state as a freshman is such a great accomplishment.

A Little Pandemic

Dear kids, 

Viruses are no fun. Right know you are learning a lesson in patience and grace. Competitions you worked hard for and fun activities have been canceled. School is closed for over 2 weeks. You know what it feels like to not find an onion or a potato at the grocery store. We teach you to be thankful, kind, practical and prepared and lately you have been using those lessons in everyday life. Sadly, this is probably a new part of life for you youngsters. So when you read this many years from now just remember.. make healthy food and share with others that need some extra help. Make the most of self quarantine time. Right now, you are spending a little extra time fine tuning your French, researching, catching up on instruments. Catching up on old Disney flicks, drawing, building and enjoying family time. 

I’ve been busy making seed starters out of toilet paper rolls so we can start the garden seeds. 

Lots of board games together and a hiding cat..

Pie making

LEGO  building 

More games 

Music time

Deciding on new wall colors, cleaning and creating... 

Happy 3rd Birthday Tater Tot

Begging for treats

Sleepy cat.. Tater Tot is a very vocal kitty who loves to watch all the birds in the backyard for hours. She loves treat time and laying on Jeff and Greta’s laps while they watch T.V. She loves to play with puff balls and chase them around the house and roll Fieldin’s legos down the stairs. She likes knocking things off of tables and taking naps by open windows. She waits to greet Jeff and the kids by the front door. She is so very cute and cuddly and loves being petted. She has a loud purr and loves her humans. Happy third (21st) birthday and we are so happy you are a healthy loving kitty that we were able to save from death’s door step. 

Off To State

Greta got first place yesterday at the solo ensemble districts playing a really cool mallet piece. She also made state with four other members of wind ensemble as a group ensemble. They got first place. She is the first percussionist soloist to make it to state from her school in a long time. She was playing at pit band and didn’t get to bed until around 11 and was at districts at 7:30 a.m. We are very proud! Now after Mary Poppins is done she will have to get to work on a new piece of music for state competition in May. 

Work In The She Cave

I have lots of space to make my messes

Having fun making art for a play and a carnival