Saying Goodbye

My house that I grew up in got a facelift. My kids and I drove by to check it out and say our goodbyes to grandma's old house. We also made sure to go down the big hill and scream when our tummies lurched over the big bump. Good times!

At the Tacoma Car Show

The boys had a great time checking out cool cars.

Reel Music

Since our family didn't have any big plans this summer, I thought it might be fun to do a musical together. The kids and I had never acted before, so we thought it would be a great experience for everyone. Our final show ended on Saturday, and we're all missing our new cast family already.

The Show Must Go On

Guess who dropped in on our show last night! The man in green himself (or should I say herself)!

My friend and I dressed up to host a mock awards ceremony for the director of the musical the kids and I acted in. What a riot!

I'm a Sewing Machine - Pun Intended!

I've been sewing a lot for the summer musical and this popcorn vendor hat is one of my projects. Thanks, Ethan for modeling it for me.

REEL MUSIC

The kids and I starred in a musical this last week. We still have four more shows and we're having a blast.

Here is Ethan in And the World Will Know from Newsies:

 Raechel and I starred in Mother Knows Best from Tangled:

Raechel in Oklahoma!:

 Ethan in Rainbow Connection from The Muppet Movie:

 Here's the full cast in Circle of Life from the Lion King:

We are sure having a great time!

Boy Scout Court of Honor

Ethan earned two advancements and three merit badges at his first court of honor. Way to go!

My Super Duper Reader

Eli got a certificate for being a super reader this year. I think he's more than super.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

 Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma 2012

Raechel was glad when it was over!

These are the lovely ladies of the MBT company.

Seminary Graduation 2012

Raechel got 100% attendance for seminary. Congrats, Raechie!

Emily, Meagan and Raechel