Our Little Opera

Last week in school we had music class.  We learned about opera.  I sang some of their favorite tunes, but with words about getting up in the morning and finishing our chores.  They thought it was hilarious.  Seriously.  I had to sing the songs at least three times.

So after I did a lot of singing we finally learned some about what opera is and how its different from other music.  Then we watched an opera, Cinderella.  It was about 3-4 hrs long.  They wanted to watch the WHOLE thing!  Amazing.

Why am I sharing all this beyond the fact that the kids really enjoyed music class?  Well tonight as I was putting Evie to bed she mentioned that she wanted to be a really good singer.  I sang to her that she needed to work really hard and practice.  Then she asked about her range and I sang-told her that she could learn a range and do very well.  We had an entire conversation in song.  Cracked me up.

Then she sang goodnight after I gave her a kiss and sang she'd see me in the morning.  Best bed time activity ever!

Love my Evelynn!

Superbowl 48

It has been a long time since I've just sat and watched a football game.  But it's the Super Bowl, you say.  Nope, not interested.  Getting to church on time, interested.  So I agreed to watch the game with my husband after church if he would just help me get the kids ready and in the car on time.

We got to church a little late, so I joined him at halftime.  Loved the Bruno Mars show.  Really loved hearing how happy my husband was every time the Seahawks did something cool.  I liked the second half opening kick touch down and the Kearse touchdown was neat in the 3rd Quarter.  Laughed and giggled at the commercials.  Glad I watched it with him.

Congratulations, Seahawks.  Thanks for making my husband so happy to be from Washington State. We love you.

Lost Memories

So I've been trying hard to get around the fact that something really difficult to blogging happened to me this last fall.  I lost over a year's worth of photos.  I've worked hard to supplement what I lost with what I can find or gather from other people, but it's woefully inadequate for the most part.  Remember, I can take up to 100 photos during a trip to the beach.  So please be patient with me as I do my best to record our lives and hopefully, most of the posts will still be worth posting even if the pix are not great or missing.  Thanks for still reading!