Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Returning to "Big Church" and Valentines Celebration




Could it be her heart, mind, sweet spirit? I don't think so!









John and I had a really great time with our ABF at the Valentines dinner hosted at a local restaurant. Nice dinner, guest speaker and the "Not So Newlywed Game." Lots of really nice couples in the class...the class we helped start just before leaving for a smaller church a year ago. Well, we have just returned to our "Big" church after lots of prayer and discussion. Hannah was not enjoying the middle school group at our small church. The middle and high schoolers were meeting together and we weren't sure we liked that idea either. We saw her pulling back and not wanting to be involved. So, we have taken her back to Casas where we know there is a very strong program for youth. She has transitioned back smoothly and is with many of the kids she has grown up with. We made the right decision. We're thrilled to be back with our "No Excuses" ABF class. They are very active and have strong teaching as well as social activities. They had a family bowling night recently and all of us had a great time. Spent most of it laughing hysterically though.
On a lighter note, Miley tried to eat the couch again today. I think she missed me while I was at work! John took a picture so I could see the proof when I got home. We'll probably have to have one or two cushions remade in as close of a match as possible. If you only knew how many couches John and I have owned over the last 15 years, four dogs later. All this to say...I LOVE my Miley girl. She'll outgrow this just like Rollie and Scooby did. When you're a dog lover, what's a shredded couch or two or three?




Monday, February 04, 2008

CYT Tucson Showcase Clips

Scooby Canned From Annie Musical!!

I see my mama and I want to jump out of this stranger's arms!
Why won't that dog cooperate?

These darling orphans loved on little Scooby...but it wasn't to be!


Scooby is the poster boy but got canned from the production last Saturday! Yes, sad but true...he refused to cooperate with the director. He kept pulling Annie off stage to come find me. It got even worse when they asked me to leave the room. Scooby panicked. So they chose a mellow old dog who will come to anything you call her. It's really for the best. I don't think Scooby liked acting. He sure enjoyed all the attention for the actors though. All of the Annie performances have sold out and they have added an extra one on Sunday night. I'm going to have one tired eleven year old on my hands. CYT (Christian Youth Theater) has been such a blessing for Hannah. She just loves acting, singing and dancing. Neat kids who are all kind to each other too. That's wonderful in such a big group. The cast has over 100 kids from 7-18. It has
been a great confidence builder for her and it teaches great leadership skills too. Good things to have just as you're getting ready to enter middle school.