Life in the fast lane.

I am finally feeling like our time is starting to run out. Now when we do things, I keep thinking to myself, "this is the last time we do this, until we move..." So we are trying to live it up to the fullest before we go!

Saturday was the Primary Developing Talents Show. It was a great idea for all you other primary workers out there. One of the easiest quarterly activities we've planned. We told all the kids to think of a talent they were working on, and think about how they could showcase it at our talent show. We had a display table for all the kids who wanted to make something ahead of time and have it on display. Then we had a little stage, a piano, and we were in the gym to facilitate any demonstration these kids could think of. The displays ranged from a little Sunbeam who got up on stage and buttoned his shirt, to another little boy who brought his bike to show us how to ride his bike. Some kids built things out of legos, some made art. It was a very cute idea!

Here's how we participated:

Henry decided to cook his favorite dessert bars to share with everyone. So we took pictures of him in the kitchen to put on display with his peanut butter bars. Rave reviews for Henry!

George displayed an art book which he worked on throughout the week. And then was convinced to play his recital song. It was his first live piano performance, and he was personally thrilled with his ability to perform in front of an audience. Way to go George!

Not to be left out, our girls volunteered to represent the nursery kids and got up on the stage to sing a duet of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars". I was afraid they would fight over the ONE microphone, so I went up there to be a neutral hand holder on the microphone. I guess I was mouthing along the words, because mid-song Jane stopped them and said to me, "Mom, we don't need any help." That got me giggling through the whole rest of their song. It was too cute. I'm somehow thinking this is a small foreshadowing of our future with these ladies!

Then on Sunday, Darin started auditioning for husband of the year award with some seriously delicious meals! I love Sunday. The pear clafoutti made a come back, and was divine once again!

And then, just to make sure I fell in love with him all over again, he made me a sweet potato stuffed ravioli (every part of it made from scratch). The smell was intoxicating and I ate myself stuffed. To top it all off, after devouring my raviolis, he let me go for a lovely and long walk all around the neighborhood, all by myself! He's my favorite guy, without any competition!!

On Monday, we had our first of three track meets. George performed like a champ. He had a blast. The one lap distance is much more fun for little boys who like to sprint. Notice the weather, we have been blessed recently. Henry unfortunatley broke out in a prominent rash all over his face and arms about an hour before the race. It was so strange, but Darin thought it best to not have him be at the track meet. Henry was quick to agree, so George and I had a fun date to the track. We hope Henry will be able to be out there next week. This is by far my favorite activity that my kids participate in. I swear, I'm not biased at all!

Tuesday night we made a monumental effort to rendez vous with a photographer at a beautiful downtown park. She was outstanding. We'll see how the photos actually turn out, but, by the end, she had over 300 shots. That's my kind of photographer! Best of all, she doesn't have rights over any of them! I hope to post those soon. *Please note, it truly was a monumental effort! Coordinated outfits, an outdoor location, hairdos, full tummies ahead of time, ironing, the whole ordeal. Why do we do this to ourselves, I wonder sometimes? In my case, I guess it's because I just don't want to forget. These have been some beautiful years here in CS, and I hope to have them etched in our memories forever.