There is a quote: "LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORMS TO PASS.... IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN."
With 12 children and 5 adopted from Russia, we have had challenges and trials along with our joys. We have decided that we must
learn how to "dance in the rain." We must notice and acknowledge the joys and miracles in our lives.
They exist daily -- we just need to make sure we do not miss them!! This blog is to remind us of these miracles and joys!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

MAY 9, 2012 -- WED

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS AND HONK DRESS REHEARSAL

This morning, I taught my last orchestra class at the elementary school.  About noon, Mason and I headed off to the library to see Bethany in her Battle of the Books competition at the district level.  Mason and I enjoyed some time in the children's section of the library playing a computer game and working puzzles.
Mason enjoys the music computer game!  That's my boy!




Bethany's team, "The Pillow Pets," did fantastic at the competition & won 1st place in the district!  Go girls!
Bethany on the right

Bethany's team

Mason sat so quietly during the hour long competition and stayed absorbed in games on Rachel's i-phone.

The winning team!!

The "Pillow Pets" with Mrs. Tate, the school librarian
HONK DRESS REHEARSAL

Bethany with a couple of friends

Bethany is Ms. Turkey!

Bethany's red bow is her "waddle" -- CUTE!

Bethany with her fan club -- Mason and David

Benjamin opens the show with a solo and Bethany comes in and dances with him!


"Drake" sings about his dear wife "Ida"





Contemplating the "JOY" of Motherhood

Bethany sings in the finale!

Benjamin sings in the Finale

It is fun to watch the kids perform!  Benjamin grew in his performance from last night to tonight!  
It was fun to see!







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