James and the Giant Peach

From December to February Joey was in the Theater Works production of James and the Giant Peach.  He had a great time and made a ton of new friends.  I ushered two productions so I got to see it for free.  I know that seeing a community theater production isn't always the cheapest thing, but when you do, it directly supports arts in the community.  It gives children and adults the opportunity to express themselves and to develop their talents.  It gives people and outlet for creativity and, mostly, it entertains.  So check out productions around the Valley...we have some amazing talent in the Valley of the Sun!  Support Local Theater!!!

Okay, off my soap box....here are some pics of an amazing production!!!

The director decided to give this classic story a steampunk feel...

Cast photo

One of the neatest things they used was shadow puppetry.  They used it throughout the show.  This is Joey's character arriving.



The Old Man telling James to add a hair from his head to the potion...



The Old Man giving James the alligator tongues...too bad James didn't hang on to them!!



The Old Man and James...and the Peach!

Abby and Sophie with Aunt Sponge

Abby and Sophie with Miss Spider

Harley with Miss Spider

Swappin' n Meetin'

First of all, thanks to my brother Steve for fixing my computer so I could post!  My pics were locked on my malfunctioning laptop.  Now it's all good so here we go!

Back in January (ha!) we met together on a Saturday morning for some buffet food before hitting the swap meet.

Trying on sunglasses

boys and weapons...sigh

There was this teeny tiny puppy.  Joey's size 14 /2 shoe next to the doggy

Resting

Harley enjoyed the ride

She picked out a broom...she loves to sweep!

Amie is right, we haven't done one of these in a while! So...here we go!


Q1. If you blog anonymously, are you happy doing this? If you aren't anonymous, do you wish you started out anonymously so that you could be anonymous now?

Not anonymously...but sometimes I think I should make up a fictional blog or fictional Facebook so I can say things I want to say without upsetting people or people putting me in the loony bin. Alas, I can't keep up with one, let alone my alter personality's blog.

Q2. Describe an incident that shows your inner stubborn side

I really can't think of one for this...I'm a pushover...ask my kids.

Q3. What do you really see when you look at yourself in the mirror?

I was just telling James this the other day...I see someone alot thinner....weirdly enough, I think I'm skinner and hotter than I actually am. I guess that's a good thing...but, when I actually see a picture of myself it's like reality smacks me in the face and I really see me.

Q4. What is your favorite summer cold drink?

cranberry limeade...or anything fruity as long as it has a ton of ice...ice all year long!

Q5. When you take time for yourself, what do you do?

when everyone goes to sleep...I read, or watch videos on my iPad. When I'm upset...I go shopping. I don't spend alot, but I do get something for myself.

Q6. Is there something you still want to accomplish in your life?

Someday go back to school. I'd like to be a teacher.

Q7. When you attended school, were you the class clown, the class overachiever, the shy person, or always ditching?

How about the Prima Donna? I really liked to make a splash. I was voted "Most Likely to Return to Every Homecoming" which is really most spirited in the school. I was in band (Drum Major senior year), I was in choir (show choir....Glee!) and in Theatre. I also participated in a Spirit Competition senior year called Mr/Mrs. PHS. I came in 2nd (and only by 2 points...my teacher told me). In fact, I loved High school! Oh, yeah, I also ditched. Not too many times, but enough to have a bit of fun.

Q8. If you close your eyes and want to visualize a very poignant moment in your life, what would you see?

Wow, several come to mind...a first kiss with James in the kitchen of JB's Restaurant. Seeing my newborn's faces for the first time.  I'm sure I'll have many, many more moments in my life.

3rd Grade Concert

Last week, Abby's school had the 3rd graders perform several songs before the awards ceremony.  I love being home and being able to support her in even the smallest things, like this. 

Here is one of their songs.  Abby is on the very top row in the yellow hat. This is called "The Courage Rap"

Whenever we go to the school Harley quickly becomes the center of attention...

Abby posing in her Courage Rap hat and glasses..

It was really cute and really fun!  So glad I got to go!

Ready for my close-up...

Harley's favorite thing to do at the store is to try on sunglasses.  She squeals and points at them until you bring her over and put some on her.  She holds still long enough to put them on and for you to tell her how pretty she looks then she takes them off.  She really is a diva.

Chinese please...

James isn't a fan of Chinese food...but he loves me and I love Chinese food...so he puts up with it.  We had some fun with my cell phone camera on our last visit.

Pudding for dessert!

Chicken!

Is this cold?

I'm not amused

What? 

Chocolate pudding everywhere!  Several older folks stopped and asked her if she was enjoying herself...she was

Stopping to pose while she eats

I heart thrift stores

I love going to Goodwill or any other thrift store...or yard sale...or swap meet.  I love the hunt!  I also love looking at other people's things.  Wondering who had it, why they gave it up, where they wore it.  It sparks my imagination.  Recently I found these beauties at Goodwill.  They are treacherously high...I adore them!

I can't wait to go on my next treasure hunt!  James said maybe Saturday morning we would hit the Swap Meet!  Sounds good to me!