Birthday Girl

 Marnie has reached the age to have her ears pierced. We took her to Claire's and she chose her earrings. She was a great patient.

Quick punch and done!

Chamber Choir

 The St. Cecilia Chamber Choir performance happens every year as a fund raiser. Since it's early in the school year, many of these songs are new to the choir. Some members are new as well. The acoustics of the chapel are lovely and it is always a delight to see. I perform with the Women's Choir and sometimes a song or two for Chamber.

Dacia is so excited for Marnie to be there.

Jackson's Senior Picture

 It's funny to me that the boys are happy with me taking their picture in the front yard for their senior pictures. I remember going downtown to the local portrait artist with fancy clothes and fancy lighting. Who wouldn't rather have rhododendrons in the background? 

Studio C

The whole family is enjoying Education Week at BYU. While wandering on the north part of campus, I ran into the Studio C offices and stage. Katie loved them when they were Divine Comedy, and I love watching them now.

I was excited to see Jason Gray walking by and waved to him. He offered to come down and take a picture with me, but I could see he was busy. Thanks for the laughs!

Wild Waves

 We spent a fantastic day at Wild Waves. I love the opportunity to swim all day. The slides and rides were a blast. But it is exhausting and when we were driving home I decided I was famished too. We stopped by Cafe Rio and refueled. Lynnwood is where our old home is so I know the area well, and there was still another hour to get home on Camano Island. Pork Barbacoa Ensalada for me!

Surprise!

 Marnie likes to be surprised, but not with anything off-pitch. Whether it's singing or instrumental playing, she prefers beautiful music.

Honeysuckle and Wisteria

 I haven't discovered the reason for my love of invasive plants. There is something enthusiastic about them. No stopping. Wrapping their tendrils around whatever is closest. When I was a child, my mom planted a wisteria beneath our deck and I remember the incredible fragrance. I had to do the same.

The problem is that wisteria will tear down this deck if I let it. And I planted it!

The honeysuckle also smells delicious. When I was a little girl I would pull the stigmas out and suck on them for fun. 

This also requires cutting back every few years or that poor trellis will be toast.