onze ans

I know...it's surreal...E is eleven years old. Unfortunately, it means that we're eleven years older, too, but it's been an awesome eleven years with him around. We absolutely love this kid!

After J took Ed and some friends to play lasertag for his birthday party, he came home to find other friends here ready to have a "family" party with him.

Opening tickets to see two piano legends, Billy Joel and Elton John, in concert. I'm going to go with him. Did I mention I am taking piano now, too?

Trying to blow out the candles with his nose. Gotta love 11-year-old boys. TMI?

Happy Birthday, Ed!

le pieux dans des pyjamas

I captured a few moments spent on our family's pew at General Conference this month...

...such a break from the usual fussing with hair, clothes, shoes, ties, activity bags, binders, snacks, etc. And Scout got to come, too, instead of being cooped up in the laundry room like she usually is.

I think GC should happen once a month.

au theatre

So we officially have a budding thespian in our home. This week C traded a week of gymnastics for a week of the theater. The Missoula Children's Theatre group blew into town on Monday, cast the 50 or so parts that same day, rehearsed with the kids all week after school, and put on the show on Saturday. A play in a week! Chloe had a bit part in the musical, "The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe," as a member of the Very Hairy Frowny Face Tribe.

The hairy blue one in the middle is our very own daughter...

With "Latte" and roses after the show...

In case you are skeptical and are wondering whether or not you'd want to sit through an hour-long musical put on by a bunch of elementary kids who learned their lines and songs and moves in a little under a week, I can assure you, you are not alone. J and I had our doubts, too. But I am a witness that it works...and is enjoyable to watch! Good thing, too, because C had a bunch of supporters in the audience. A big thanks to Aunt Dine, Aunt Jones, and "G & G with the white hair" for coming with us to cheer her on!