Thursday, December 10, 2009

Dragonfly Variety Show


Last night I was witness to one of the sweetest and most entertaining variety shows...EVER. Owen's class did a complete remodel on their theater room, with red curtains, professional lighting (that the kids operate) and audience seating. (Those marks on the floor in the brochure are pictures of the kids so they knew where to stand for the last number).

The Emcee, Sophie, was super-professional as she introduced the acts.



First, four friends performed shadow dancing (beautiful):



Next, two friends individually told knock, knock jokes (hilarious):



Next, a magic trick (magical):



Next, four friends danced to They Might Be Giants, Clap Your Hands (groovy):
(get this CD if you don't already have it)


Next, our brave son took the stage to tell his knock, knock joke (hysterical):



Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Dwayne.
Dwayne who?
Dwayne, Dwayne go away...


Way to go Owee!!!!

Then two friends sang Twinkle, Twinkle:

Everyone had a turn @ something. [This is the inside of (half) the program]:




The finale was a group number. They sang the Natural Anthem although Owen referred to it as the mountain song. Both titles are appropriate. Watching Owen concentrate so wholly on his teacher's faces (Teacher Michael has a guitar-gig outside of preschool) to get all the words right and the hand movements was precious.
I'll never forget it. Even Maya was engaged sitting on my lap the whole time. And it was a PACKED house. Moms, Dads, cousins, g'parents, siblings..all cheering, supporting and loving these kids. Super great.

Woody video'd the whole thing on our video camera but I taped a few things on our camera. So, here's part of the finale...enjoy:)

Monday, November 30, 2009

Zoo lights


Last night we went to the Oregon Zoo to check out zoo lights. I've heard about it for years but never imagined it would be so beautiful. These photos do not capture it...it's amazing. It was a cold night but it was dry so we had a great time. Especially on the train. I love seeing Owen so happy, he really loves trains....





























Sunday, November 29, 2009

MBH's (aka Uncle Michael) visit


Yay, MBH came to town. Monday was his bday so we went out to breakfast for his first American meal...





Yes, Switzerland (Michael's current place of residence) is a majestic, gorgeous, centrally located European haven surrounded by incomparable natural beauty...but, what, no Target?
Take that S'land, the USA's shiny, glorious contribution to urban sprawl: a bright red, boxy, super store filled with lovely stuff that American's (ahem) need.
We ♥ Target!

Later we made & ate chocolate cake and Michael opened his presents...







Yay, I got a present too (thank's Funny:)! A cute pin cushion (adios tomato!)

TDAY!!
Our turkey before and after (clementine salted organic turkey...deeeeelish!!)



Our good buddies, Josie and Mau(ricio)...

Their daughter Jasmine




Anabelle & Jasmine

O-ball

MBH's last day: we went on a run together.





His last night: we cuddled and played Candyland and memory...





Thanks for coming MBH:)

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy TDay!!


This was how fun it was(☝)
...especially because he (☟) was here.

More to come...