For Dad and Jane...

Hello Out There

Hey, if anyone still checks our blog I'm sorry for the lack of postings. We are using facebook now. It's easier and reaches a lot more folks....please join us there! Johnny, Michael, Christy and I all have pages with lots of photos and updates.

Have a Merry Christmas!
Barbie

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Summer Ballet Camp Recital

One of the assignments for summer camp is to choreograph a dance for the 'End of Camp' recital. It was so fun to see the girls working on their dance in our living room with all the furniture pushed back, streamers crashing into the ceiling fan, pointed toes coming dangerously close to the TV, and the dogs nervously looking on in bewilderment. Gracie and Whitney worked together so nicely and this is what they came up with. They loved the process and were happy with their result....enjoy the show! (Editor's note: Sorry about the sound quality...or lack of quality )-: and Gracie is the shorter one, if it's hard to tell.)

We Will Miss You!

Our dear friend, Angie Borter, is singing with the angels in heaven. No more wheelchairs or walkers, no more sore feet!
You brought us so much joy. We will miss you, Mrs. Borter!

Our Beautiful 8th Grade Graduate

Christy graduated from Redeemer Christian School on June 3rd. It was a lovely service complete with an awesome slide show! She looked so beautiful in her graduation garb. We are so thankful she has been able to attend RCS for middle school...we LOVE Redeemer!! Dedicated, loving teachers and fun, fabulous friends (-: She is well prepared to join her brother and dad at Forest High School next year.
Go Yaki!! We are proud of all your hard work! You are growing to be a beautiful young lady, as beautiful on the inside as on the out. We love you, Sissy! (more photos coming later. Click to play vidoe below.

Joseph Ballet

Another moving performance by Dance Divine School of Ballet, this year was the story of Joseph. Gracie was able to dance in two dances this year, twice as many as in previous years! (-; And she acted in a third dance. Her first dance (olive and burgundy costume) portrayed the travelers who purchased Joseph from his brothers for 20 sheckles of silver. You can see the money bag tied to Gracie's waist. The second dance (blue costume with cool headpiece and earings!) portrayed Joseph's rise to power in Egypt, with very cute "Egyptian" touches. Thanks to all the friends, fans, and family who came to see the ballet. And sorry to all of those who tried to attend the Sunday afternoon show but were turned away (silly fire codes!) )-: We encourage everyone to come on Saturday next year or get there really early on Sunday.
Gracie, thanks for all your hard work! It is a joy to see you dance for the King!
"Let them praise His name with dancing." Psalm 149:3
Click on Gracie's photo to see more pictures from the ballet!

Joseph Ballet

Easter 2009

Just a few photos from a very big day. Sunrise service, breakfast at church, Easter egg hunt, Sunday school, yummy lunch with Grampie, a nap for Michael, and an end of day egg hunt for Joey and Grace. Happy Easter!