Wordless Wednesday: Another Show Went On

Arthur and Merlin play

Fone and Melody were casted parts in the spring play at the local children's theater.  They had two months of practices and for the last month, their practices picked up to 4-5 nights a week.  It's pretty intense and a lot of work.  Not to mention a lot of driving to and from by dearest mom and dad.  With my kidney stones popping up in the middle of all this, it made it a little harder too.  But thankfully with Neil's parents helping with rides and another sweet mom whose daughter was also in the play, things went very smooth.  And the two weekends of plays were SO enjoyable.  Fone is so dramatic and had a pretty big part and did amazing!  And Melody is just adorable up on stage - she gives her all and enjoys every minute of it.  It's so much fun as a mom to see your kids up on stage and knowing what to do and say with such ease. Such a proud momma!!!

++Thank you, God, for the blessing of theater, fine arts, and the confidence it provides our kids!!++

Our Young Stars

The last couple nights were the summer showcase performances that our 5 oldest took part in.  All summer long, Fone, Mario, Melody, Ariel, and Max took theater classes once a week and at the end of the summer session, they always have a final performance.  Up on stage.  Acting in front of everyone.  With memorized lines.  Enough to make me want to run and hide!!  But, man, am I a proud momma!!!! They all did it!  And, they did a superb job!!!  I am in such awe at how God can do such amazing things by fostering a little creativity in your kids.

"Fairy Tale Feud"

Fone as Prince Uncharming

"The Emperor's New Hair"

Mario as a Townfolk

Melody as the Hairdresser

"Care and Feeding of a Dragon"

Ariel as the Dragon

Max as a Knight

Silly  Rose was asking about Showtime Pal (the theater's clown) the whole time.  Showtime Pal gives announcements before and after the showcase and also in between performances.  So, instead of looking out for her brothers and sisters, who were performing in the plays, Rose was more interested in Showtime.  Afterward, you can go get your picture taken with Showtime.  Of course, she was too shy, but we still snapped a couple pictures with other siblings.  Silly goose!!

++Thank you, God, for the theater and acting opportunities for kids in our area.  Thank you for the courage and confidence you gave my kids to perform and do their very best.  Their smiles, their energy, their love, their love come straight from You!++

VBS Days (part 2)

One of the first activities that the kids took part in this summer was the VBS at our church.  I had posted earlier the videos of the kids singing and dancing to the theme song as well as Fone taking part in the opening skit for Days 1 and 2.  Here are three more videos from the rest of the week....

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

++Thank you, God, for the fun, faith and friends at Son Treasure Island VBS this year!!++

The Grimm Get-Together

photo credit of Davenport Junior Theater  (I was sitting off to the side, holding a baby on my lap, thus *my* picture turned out terrible) 

Fone and Mario, our two oldest boys had an opportunity to take a week off school last week and attend an acting camp.  It was our first experience with any real theater experience and it was nothing but positive! We're hoping to get all our bigger kids active in some sort of class this summer.  So, without further ado, may I present you with the play....

Did you recognize our boys???

Fone = the third ghost 

Mario = Tailor Swift