Holidays and Hoopla

We've had a fun and busy week.  The kids had Monday and Tuesday off school, so Evelyn and David went to Sister Shum's music camps in the morning - one on the early presidents on Monday (President's Day) and a Lunar New Year one on Tuesday.  They had fun and Evie's friend Ashley came over to hang out for a bit after on Monday.   

Evelyn and I went out to choose the yarn for the blankets for Emmalee's babies.  I'm excited, I think they are going to look awesome! 

 

On Wednesday David had his friends Paxton and Addie over to play.  They had fun together running around and playing. 

Wednesday night was also youth activities and water polo.  Masters had a good turn out and Anna and Aaron are enjoying club.  

Thursday the weather was nice, so we stayed after school to play on the playground, but my shoulder has been bothering me, so I didn't really want to play mommy monster since that tends to involve a lot of climbing.  

Thursday evening, Anna and I had our sound check for the performer's concert this weekend. It went well and was quick, then Anna went to polo and I went on a walk.  

Friday after school David went to Paxton's house for a bit to play and had a great time.  Evelyn had Basketball band for the game at Mountainside.  

Friday evening was the concert.  We sang well and the performances were all great!  It was awesome to listen to them and hear a variety of talents and styles.  Lots of talented people!  

Saturday morning, I went to the music workshop - I got to spend some time learning about organ playing and primary music teaching and choral conducting.  It was fun to work with the Portland Choir and Orchestra and learn from their director!  They had asked for volunteers to be guinea pigs and so I signed up and got to direct the choir and get direct feedback.  I learned that attempting to mimic Christina Bishop was a good way to go and he helped correct and fill in things I missed.  

While I was at that, Dan took Evelyn and David on a nature walk at a near by nature trail.  David had been wanting to go all week - but he wanted to hang out with his friends more.  :)  So he was excited to go and the weather was beautiful! 

Saturday evening, Dan took James down to hang out with Taz.  Aaron had a double date - they hung out at our house and ate pizza and played games together, then they all went to the dance.  Evie and her friend Sophie hung out at our house for a bit and had fun doing makeup before the dance.  Sophie did Evie's make up and called her a Masterpiece!  She did look pretty awesome, but didn't go to the dance like this :( 

I went to open polo after dropping the girls and their friend off at the dance - but numbers were really low, so after playing 4 on 4 half court for awhile, we ended a bit early and headed home.