Into the Woods at the Hollywood Bowl

Ethan, Derrik and I were able to get tickets with some friends to see Into the Woods at the Hollywood Bowl!  Such a fun show and lots of great music.  It reminded me of how many times Kristin, Mom and I watched it.  A great night!

Ethan's Certificate arrived!

It's official!  The certificate came in the mail this week and we're so happy that he's accomplished it!

Two high school students

Cameron and Ashton picked up their high school paperwork today!  Now to fill it all out so they can officially register for classes in a few weeks.  Wow!

Mom Hubbard birthday!

We had a great time celebrating Mom Hubbard on her birthday!

Funny story - I forgot to ask the bakery to add decoration and
picked up a very empty cake for the celebration.  I quickly made
some buttercream frosting and added my own "flowers!"
Not too bad!

Sadie the Snuggler

Sadie is going through a snuggly faze - is there a way to get closer to you?

Cameron's Senior Photo Shoot

Cameron had his senior photo shoot last night at our church.  It's getting real - that he's really a senior this year!  Stay tuned for photo choices!

Ethan's Recording Connection Completion

We took Ethan to dinner this week to celebrate his completion of his Recording Connection program!  We're waiting on the certificate in the mail, but we decided to celebrate early.  Now the goal is to get connected with a studio for a job!  He's done great work and has totally impressed his teachers with his abilities.  We're very proud of him!

Kansas Visit!

Red Robin with Mom

I had such a great visit to Kansas last week!  Movie and pedicure with Mom, hitting the gym and Topeka High with Dad, a puzzle with Stephanie, kayaking with Suzanne, lounging in the lake and great food from Suzanne.  Thankful for a wonderful time!

Colaw Gym in Topeka

Sneaking into Topeka high and getting a tour

Laying around the lake

Pedicures

Amazing fireworks

Meeting Rosie!

Puzzle partner

Dinner in Alma 

Dads co-pilot, Rosie

Pretty landscape

Kayaking fun

Hosting Clarinet Summer Sectionals

We hosted a summer sectional for the clarinets on Saturday morning!  They have the music for the first movement of the field show and are getting together twice a week to learn it.  The section gained two new freshman and they spend time teaching them the ropes.  Since Cameron is a senior *what*, we held one at our house.  They got in some good practice and even did some marching outside.

Reward for hard work!

 Sadie was very excited to have visitors.  She's
watching them march from the front window.

Summer Adventure 2019

Cameron, Ashton and I worked at Summer Adventure (VBS) at our church this week!  Cameron worked in both outdoor recreation and also helped with tech at the large assemblies.  Ashton and I served in crafts again this year.  We had such a great week!
I'm including a short video of Cameron in actions during water games!

Ethan's Concert

Ethan played a concert with some of his band friends on Friday.  He played a set of his music with his Full Safari band members, and also played bass for them.  I'm waiting for more videos to share but here's what I have now!

Baking Cookies for VBS/Summer Adventure!

We made our yearly cookies for VBS with Grandma today!  She was kind enough to lend us her kitchen and we made 100 cookies to share with kids this coming week!

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day, Derrik!  We love you!