Tight Spaces

A weeks worth of dance tights hanging on the rack, waiting for the next round of dance classes to start.

Wet Dog

This is not his "I'm so excited to be taking a bath" face, but rather his "please get me out of here" face.

The dog HATES water.

Anything Goes

Katharine has learned a tap solo this year to the music from "Anything Goes."  She did a stellar job at her first competition yesterday evening. She owned the stage, and made her wonderful tap teacher and me absolutely proud of what she did! 

We found the pants on a website that specializes in vintage inspired clothing. The top is a custom made leotard by a professional ballerina that makes all of Katharine's leotards, and I learned how to do a 40s hairstyle.

Fox Trails

Lennon headed up north to Oklahoma this weekend with Fox to stay at their cabin. 

They are moving in a few weeks, so they are trying to get a few last trips in.

It looks like the rain finally cleared and left them some fun surging brooks to navigate.

Platinum at Platinum

Katharine took the stage for the first time in a singing competition, and won the platinum medal and trophy for highest score.

Book Club and Report

Keira loves to read, but she also loves to organize. 

Here is a notice for her book club, along with one of the reviews that she wrote.

Sunday Jello

Kassidy gave up jello for Lent, but apparently you are allowed a reprieve on the Sabbath. 

Everybody seems happy about that.

Stormy Weather

We are in the middle of almost a full week of forecast rain.

We have already had a bunch of soccer games and practices cancelled, but the kids still find a way to get outside.

Bedtime Reading..

Every night I start out in Keira's room with a book, move to Kassidy's, and then finish up with the boys.

Here is what we are currently reading:

Keira is obsessed with the "Little House" books, and we are looking to send her to Prairie camp this summer. 

She already has a sun bonnet.

I just started reading "Oz" with Kassidy. 

It is a little out there, but that fits her well.

First time reading this classic for me, and the boys are enjoying it. But for the next book I am definitely picking one written in more modern English.

I read "Norse Gods" with them before this one, and that was also a hassle to pronounce.

Starring Katharine

Here are some recent videos that we have shot for various auditions and such:

Rain Day

All of the soccer games were rained out this morning, so everybody is home and inside.

Sherman is pretty happy about that..

Super Times

Katharine and I watch Supergirl together every week.

Iria is usually with us, curled up in a blanket on the side with Sherman on top of her, both of them slowly falling to sleep..

Gold Medalist

The Olympics are all good and well enough, but nothing beats the annual Texas Ballet Theater Performance Awards for those who strive for the gold.

Keira picked up her first gold this year, and we are super proud of her.

She worked really hard to earn it, even practicing while brushing her teeth the night before.

Katharine also did great, earning a gold "with distinction".

Here is Keira with her friends Kaile and Mercy.

Tristan and Lennon

We all went to Tristan's birthday party yesterday. 

Tristan is one of Lennon's best friends on the team, and is also home-schooled.

Earlier that day Lennon scored a goal off of a Tristan assist, so they make a great pair on the field as well.

Head Shot

Katharine needed a head shot for some upcoming auditions, so I shot a temp one for her this weekend.

Such a pretty girl :)