Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Still a Cheerleader...at heart

A few weeks ago, I participated in the Elks 'Big Show', which is a fundraiser for the Elks Ladies organization. It's always so much fun, people really go out on a limb and make perfect fools of themselves! There's skits, dancing, singing, lip syncing and lots of fooling around! This year, we did 'Girlfriend', as a spoof on the Spartan cheerleaders from Saturday Night Live. I told the girls I would post a picture, so here it is! How do you like my hair bow!!

Later in the show, my friend Tracy Lebo (who is also the High School art teacher) painted this picture of the Statue of Liberty - but the amazing thing is, she did it in about 2 1/2 minutes! It was so awesome - the canvas was on a spinning base. She kept spinning it around, making slashes here and there. Then all at at once she spun it right side up and you could tell what it was! It was really a neat thing, I was so impressed! This photo was taken after the show, when they were auctioning it off. (it sold for $1000!)

Friday, February 8, 2008

Basketball Performance

What a great job the 5th Grade Jazz Class did at the Tiger Basketball Game on Friday! I was so proud of them! They danced to 'How Does It Feel' with their "serious faces" :) which was also called a sour face backstage....I don't see anyone cracking a smile yet! We had fun with these outfits, all getting something a little different --- although I look at this picture and would swear they had on different tutus backstage!! black? white? hmmmm...






Thanks to Denise Reed for taking & sending these pictures! Great job girls!!!



Wednesday, January 30, 2008

GO CATS!

K-State 84
KU 75
Go Cats!!






Monday, January 14, 2008

COSTUMES!


Costumes are on order for the Spring Recital! It's always an exciting time, when I come home to find a big box of fun costumes on my porch! (then Jalyn gets to try them all on!!) Invoices will be coming home soon - I try to keep costs down, but each year they seem to increase a little. Your fundraising balances will help, and the remaining balance will be due by the end of January. I have to put everything on a credit card, so its really helpful if you can pay as soon as possible.
The costume shown is for the Tuesday 1st-2nd graders, Double Dutch Bus!

Welcome 2008!

Phil "You really need to update your blog!"
Jolie "I don't have anything to say!"
Phil "But that's the point of a blog - you need to write stuff!"

So here I am, writing....stuff.

I liked this photo, it was a day or so after the ice storm when the sun was coming up behind this tree. I didn't alter the coloring, it was very pretty! We are still not finished picking up all these limbs! Guess that's the disadvantage of having a nice big area with lots of trees!!

I wanted to Congratulate the Clay Center girls on their Tiger Basketball Halftime Performance last Friday night! It went great - all the groups had good energy and smiles! I thought you were a hit! If anyone took a good picture, I would love to have it for the website. E-mail it to me!

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Merry Christmas!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your families, and a safe and Happy New Year!





My cousin's baby 'Tatum' in her fancy Christmas Dress!



SUPPERTIME!...PRESENTS!...SUGAR HIGH!!!




Monday, December 17, 2007

My Favorite Nutcracker Moments

There were so many memorable moments, and looking at the photos is so much fun! Here are several of my favorites!
I was so impressed with this class. They worked hard, and learned this Christmas Eve scene very quickly! I was pleased with the amount of energy they had on stage! When I watched the DVD I couldn't believe how excited they were! They really pulled it off and I'm so proud of them!








I love it when they rock their dolls! And here's Kahlie...being ornery!







Where did everyone go? The pre-schoolers did remarkably well, for their on-stage debut! They weren't really sure what to do and when...but it didn't matter - they were just so cute!






What a beautiful picture! Katie was leaping for joy! And below, the girls knew just what to do on the 'bum'!


Roylynn always finds time to give the camera a big smile!




These dresses were so cute! The Christmas Trees really rocked! :)


I like this one of Allison saying 'shhh!' These girls were so cute - Diana Shaner made the dresses and bloomers...she always does a great job!


The sparkly hoops is another favorite if mine. I liked this picture with the tree in the background - and Allissa's great smile!


These mice really give me a hard time...but they're one of my favorite groups! They pulled of the mice dance perfectly, and have improved so much since last year!



Of course, the Skaters was a favorite of mine! In September, when I pulled out the box of skates...I think they all thought I was crazy! But I kept telling them - don't worry, before long you'll be a pro! And they did a great job! No spills or slips...no falls of the stage...and no one knocked over the Christmas Tree! Yes, these are the things that keep me awake at night!






I loved these flower costumes...and they remembered their routine so well!


What's so funny, Michaela???


The Jingle Bell Rock group really lit up the stage!


I always liked to watch Kaelyn's enthusiasm!


This photo of the Sing & Dance Class was kinda fuzzy on Jamie's upload. It was forwarded to me by Janelle, I think it's a good shot of the singers!


Katlynn and Katie...what beautiful ballerinas! I guess they really are listening in class.....


The Doll Dance was one of my favorites...