Soren's Orchestra concert

First I will start with saying that my camera is on the ka-puts.  So mad.

Soren is playing cello this year and is doing pretty good with it.  He would do way better if he would practice!  

 He has a natural gift for playing and preforming.  I was really proud how well they all did.

 That's my boy!  He music teacher is INCREDIBLY patient with all the kids.  Don't know how she does it.  Just watching them get ready and set up, I wanted to wring several kids necks.

 Oh look!  It's one of Leah's famous stares.  Haha.  Glad she wasn't glaring at me!  It was fun to be able to hear one of my "extra" kids play.  So proud of her too!  Sorry about the pic quality.

 Lucas is in the front with the cello.  One of Ella's best friends.  I tend to scare the crap out of him.  He's just not used to all the hugs we give around at our house.  Lucas is an amazing musician.  He kills it on the drums and also plays guitar.  I was amazed at his talent on the cello.  

Great job to all the kids.

Spring pics

 I pass this sweet little lady often on the road and think she is so cute!  I sat and talked to her while I took some pics. People always say how dumb sheep are, I think they have great personalities.  I have a soft spot for sheep. In high school, I did 4-H with as sheep.  By the time it was ready to get rid of it, I couldn't do it.  I wanted it for a pet.  I thought if Mom can have a couple of horses around then I could have a sheep.  A couple of weeks after the fair and I thought I was out of the woods, I came home to no sheep.  Mom had sold it for meat.  I was devastated.  One day I will have a place where I can have a field full of sheep.  Spring is all around us.  Dandelions are all over, trees are in full bloom and bulbs and blooming.  Everything is sooooo green.

 It's nice to get the occasional break in the rain where we can walk down to the bus stop without full rain gear.  Troy and Olivia are such goof balls together.  Their sense of humor is in sinc with eath others.  

 I love watching them joke around.  As long as I'm not the joke!

 Our frog has returned this year.  He's gotten so big.  When the sun is out, he out warming himself.  I can get pretty close before he jumps in the pond.  There is a smaller frog too this year.  We are going to have to do some repairs on the waterfall soon and are hoping we don't disturb Mr. Frog too much.  He's fun to watch.