Recital

Olivia danced in her first recital a couple of weeks ago. After sitting through the recital, I feel like I should right a thank you note to anyone who ever had to suffer sit through my recitals. She did a wonderful job, and watching her class was a real joy!

On our way to the Recital. Hair and hairpiece are ready to go! It only took 8 oz of gel, hairspray, and 30 bobby pins!

Backstage before the show, with best buddy Naomi.

Pictures of the dance. All the pics I took of the dance are terrible. My camera just couldn't handle the distance and weird lighting. But, you will have to trust me she was inspired and adorable.

After the show. Posing with her flowers and three buddies from the class.

My five year old beauty.

Dress Rehearsal

Olivia recently had her ballet recital. She has really loved dance this year, the teacher and the friends were such a treat for her each week.   Here are pictures of  the dress rehearsal.

First ones to arrive. Warming up int he mirror.

The whole class. Just missing one friend who moved to the UP.

Ethan's Soccer Team

 Ethan played soccer again for the 5th year. John coach's the team, and although it is time consuming, I am glad he is able and that Ethan wants him to coach. Below are a couple of shots of the last game of the year. 

Go Lightning!!

The field is a lot bigger than the field Isaac's age group plays on. Therefore, the pictures are much further away. Ethan is wearing royal blue shorts.

The team.
Proudly holding up their trophies.
The are a great group of 8 year old boys!!

They always have to have a goofy shot. Always!

Isaac's Soccer Team

 Isaac played soccer all year and really LOVED it. He would definitely say this is his favorite sport. John was the assistant coach of the team (which is why you see him pictured below).

Before the game. Trying to get a team photo. Only about half the team was present and (as you can see) the boys would NOT be serious.

5 Year Old All Star!

Isaac in action.

After the game. Trying to get a good shot of the team. "Trying" being the key word.

Isaac with one of his best buds on the team.

Farmer Day!

 Last week, Isaac and Liv celebratad "Farmer Day" at their school. 

Here they are all dressed for the occasion.

Ethan's Musical Debut

Last week, Ethan made his stage debut in the Second Grade Musical. He has usually been pretty shy about any type of performance, but to my surprise Ethan volunteered for a speaking part in the musical. He was also front and center for the dancing scene. Check him out below. He is in a black t- shirt and jeans. 

The entire 2nd grade opening up with a group number.

Ethan's class about to perform.

Ethan saying his lines to the audience. He said them perfectly!

Playing the "rhythm sticks".

It is hard to see here because they were moving so fast, but Ethan is "Walking like an Egyptian".

The next several pics Ethan and his class are doing their own version of the "