Our first dance recital

Does anyone remember their first dance recital?  I have some vague memories of mine but the picture that came from that day is one of my favorites! (I was going to upload it but alas, it is not easily found!)

Here is the budding ballerina pre-recital:

Some of her tricky dance moves:

And finally, post-dance with our wonderful teacher, Heidi.  (She really has the patience of Job.)

A few decorations later...

It's finally coming together!

After living here for almost a year and a half, I am proud to announce that I am satisfied with one room in the house!   

Before:

A few decorations later and I am much happier!

Next on the list for this room is hardwood flooring (that will hopefully be next year's tax return) and a baby grand (that will be a little longer in coming.....)

Faux Pa

Have you ever done something so embarrassing that you couldn't stop laughing at yourself?

I did on Monday.

I was standing right next to a student while talking to a teacher.  I felt a rumble in my tummy and tried to have some control but failed.  I let out a faint "pop, pop, pop!!"  I hoped the student didn't hear but sure enough I saw her grab the girl sitting next to her and start whispering.  I then saw the other girl say, "What!?!?" and then the whispering continued and both girls started laughing.  I finished the conversation quickly, walked nonchalantly out the room then ran to my office where I bust out laughing and call Dan.

Well, what can I say?   I farted in a student's face!!  Really, I think it is every educators dream come true.

Random photos

Since I've been a bit of a bore lately, I thought I'd post some random photos.

Enjoy!

Goofy Grayson

Always ready for the camera!

Woodward Grandchildren

Aiden enjoying a caramel apple.

The Silhouettes that still need some fixings!

Cousins Logan and Alora

Deserved Censure

Yes, my dear cousin, I deserve the comment on the post below. I have been away for so long and only gave my opinion of the weather. So here's what been cookin' at the Nutty Farm!

Nothing!!! But I'll give you some boring updates anyway.

I bought a bunch of quiet book pages that I have been busily working on. Hoping these produce some miracle for Sacrament meeting time. I'll keep you posted on that.

I also started and finished some file folder family home evening games that my dear buddy, Sarah, gave to me about 4 1/2 years ago! Now we might have a family home evening a few times a year!

I have also been much more diligent in taking care of my body though I am not losing weight. Oh, well. I am gaining muscle and I believe my tummy is getting smaller. Yay! I have lost over 2.5% of body fat since September. Go me! I am feeling nice an healthy which is my main objective so I am very proud of myself.

Tbe kids are in swimming lessons on three different days of the week, so that does keep my hopping. I am looking to get Grayson into golfing lessons. Alora is still in dance. I'll have to get a video of that one of these times. That class is one of the funniest things ever!!!

I had a little project in the works back in March of last year. I have just received notice that it is almost done so I just might be switching things around here. Exciting!

Loves,
Amber

April Fools!

April Fool's from Mother Nature!

Here we are in April with several inches of snow. What a jokester she is!

Her First Date

Alora had her first date last night.

She attended the Daddy Daughter Grand Princess Ball at our gym.

Isn't she beautiful???

Her date was very patient in standing in long lines for butterfly balloon art and Disney Princess Signatures. His feet were pretty sore at the end of the night!

Thanks Prince Charming!!