In May Allie perfomed in her tumbling recital. She is getting better and better at gymnastics! Go Allie!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Singing in the Tabernacle
On May 30, 2011 I had the opportunity of a lifetime! I am in a choir called EVMCO (Ease Valley Mormon Choral Organization) which is part of MCOA (Mormon Choral Organizations of America). We have a sister choir in Orange County. Our choir has 200 adult members and a full orchestra. We have a Sunbeam Choir, Children's Choir, Youth Choir, and Concert Choir. Being part of this choir has been a wonderful thing. It is the hardest thing I've ever done but one of the most rewarding things I've ever done because I love to sing. Our conductors are brothers, Brandon and Brett Stewart. They are unbelievably talented especially considering how young they are. Brett is a composer and has written an Oratorio for full orchestra, choir and 4 soloists that documents the visit of Jesus to the Nephites on the American continent. The music is so amazing and beautiful. It will definitely make its mark on the world.
Now that you have the background we had the opportunity to record and perform this beautiful work. Our recording will come out in the Fall and our performance was in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. It was such a fun thing to do. It was very demanding--I am still exhausted--but very worthwhile!! I am so thrilled to be part of this organization!!
Allie came with me to Salt Lake and our first stop was visiting my high school friend and college roommate , Melonie Stauffer. Love her!! When we get together, we pick up right where we left off. We can talk for hours. Just ask Allie--she was bored to tears until........
Maggie picked her up and took her to my brother, Jimmy's house (also Maggie's dad!) Here is Maggie with Dazie. I must say they are all three beautiful. Ryker and Maddox were in the car but I didn't get a good pic. of them.
Our first day of recording. Here is Christie Godfrey--a very good friend and my car pool buddy to our rehearsals every Thurs. night. She has a beautiful soprano voice so I don't sit by her in the choir.
Ok. Here they are--our wonderful conductors. Brandon is on the left and Brett is on the right. Here they are taking a much needed rest. Can you believe how young they are?? They are so talented!!
Here is Jodi Reed. She is the one that told me about the choir. She grew up with the Stewart brothers. After we both joined the choir she moved to CA and sings in their choir. It was so great to see her!! She is such a wonderful person!
The Women getting seated for our first practice in the tabernacle!! It was so surreal!
The view from my seat!! Wahoo!!
Aletha, Becky and me!! These are my choir buddies--we sit next to each other and they keep me on my note!
After our rehearsal I met Sandy, Morgan and Michelle for lunch. They had just driven up from Idaho for my concert. Maggie dropped Allie off for me. We ate at a place called the Blue Lemon.
It was fabulous food but even better than the food was the company!!
Here is a pic of Allie in front of the Salt Lake Temple. I thought I had turned the picture but evidently I hadn't. Sorry!
My second attempt didn't work either but she is still cute to look at!
The conference center seating! It is massive-- or as Michelle would say "Huge" with a silent "H"="uge"!
Rocky, Michelle, Cindy and Allie waiting to go into the concert!
Jimmy and Sandy:)
Cindy, Allie, Angie (Rocky's wife), and Morgan.
After the concert I was on cloud 9! It was so great!! I also had to take a picture with all my fans! Michelle, my cousin, Cindy, and me.
Kevin and Cindy Andrews, me, my Aunt Joan and Uncle Spence. I bunked at Aunt Joan's house. She is my mom's sister and I just love being around her because I see my mom in her expressions.:)
Mel, Me, and Steph Cooley--BYU college roommates reunited! It was too much fun!!
Sandy, me and Morgan.
Michelle and me and if you look closely between our heads you'll see Sandy sneaking in the picture. We were trying to look sexy but I'm not pulling it off--I look more angry than sexy--I guess I'll have to work on that!
My last and favorite fan--Allie. It was a wonderful experience that strengthened my testimony and made me even more grateful for my Savior.
Allie came with me to Salt Lake and our first stop was visiting my high school friend and college roommate , Melonie Stauffer. Love her!! When we get together, we pick up right where we left off. We can talk for hours. Just ask Allie--she was bored to tears until........
Maggie picked her up and took her to my brother, Jimmy's house (also Maggie's dad!) Here is Maggie with Dazie. I must say they are all three beautiful. Ryker and Maddox were in the car but I didn't get a good pic. of them.
Our first day of recording. Here is Christie Godfrey--a very good friend and my car pool buddy to our rehearsals every Thurs. night. She has a beautiful soprano voice so I don't sit by her in the choir.
Ok. Here they are--our wonderful conductors. Brandon is on the left and Brett is on the right. Here they are taking a much needed rest. Can you believe how young they are?? They are so talented!!
Here is Jodi Reed. She is the one that told me about the choir. She grew up with the Stewart brothers. After we both joined the choir she moved to CA and sings in their choir. It was so great to see her!! She is such a wonderful person!
The Women getting seated for our first practice in the tabernacle!! It was so surreal!
The view from my seat!! Wahoo!!
Aletha, Becky and me!! These are my choir buddies--we sit next to each other and they keep me on my note!
After our rehearsal I met Sandy, Morgan and Michelle for lunch. They had just driven up from Idaho for my concert. Maggie dropped Allie off for me. We ate at a place called the Blue Lemon.
It was fabulous food but even better than the food was the company!!
Here is a pic of Allie in front of the Salt Lake Temple. I thought I had turned the picture but evidently I hadn't. Sorry!
My second attempt didn't work either but she is still cute to look at!
The conference center seating! It is massive-- or as Michelle would say "Huge" with a silent "H"="uge"!
Rocky, Michelle, Cindy and Allie waiting to go into the concert!
Jimmy and Sandy:)
Cindy, Allie, Angie (Rocky's wife), and Morgan.
After the concert I was on cloud 9! It was so great!! I also had to take a picture with all my fans! Michelle, my cousin, Cindy, and me.
Kevin and Cindy Andrews, me, my Aunt Joan and Uncle Spence. I bunked at Aunt Joan's house. She is my mom's sister and I just love being around her because I see my mom in her expressions.:)
Mel, Me, and Steph Cooley--BYU college roommates reunited! It was too much fun!!
Sandy, me and Morgan.
Michelle and me and if you look closely between our heads you'll see Sandy sneaking in the picture. We were trying to look sexy but I'm not pulling it off--I look more angry than sexy--I guess I'll have to work on that!
My last and favorite fan--Allie. It was a wonderful experience that strengthened my testimony and made me even more grateful for my Savior. Last Day of School May 2011
Allie at her 6th grade graduation.
Grant and his 1st grade teacher, Miss Waldie. We love Miss Waldie and will really miss her.
Davis and his best friend Grant Hansen. I can't believe another year has come and gone!Monday, May 2, 2011
Locks of Love
Allie has the thickest most gorgeous hair ever!! It has a natural wave to it that make it beautiful.
Her school, Highland Arts Elementary, recently had "Locks of Love" come in and give a free haircut and style to anyone that would donate 10 inches of hair. Allie decided she wanted to do it because it is for a great cause.
Besides--10 inches off of this head of hair still gives her shoulder length hair.
She had a support group cheering her on. Mylee (far left) was instrumental in getting Allie to make this decision.
Lauren and Taylor came to watch. Lauren was thrilled, while Taylor cried. Seriously, they were part of the cheering section.
Marking 10 inches. She could give 20 inches...
Get ready and....
SNIP!!
Marking 10 inches. She could give 20 inches...
Get ready and....
SNIP!!The worst part is that you'll have to wait for an after picture. My camera's batteries died right after I took this picture. Sad, huh? I can tell you she looks really cute!
Grant's Chipped Tooth
In his youth Tye knocked his two front teeth out while riding (or I should say wrecking) his bike. We knew chances were high that one of our boys or girls would knock their teeth out. Thank goodness it it only chipped teeth. Sad that it is Grant's front teeth.
Happy that Tye is a dentist. Our kids found the pieces of his teeth and Tye bonded them back on. I guess time will tell if there is further damage. Grant was riding his electric scooter and hit his front teeth on the handle bars. He has a nasty bruise on the left side of his chin. You can kind of see it in the picture below.
When he looked in the mirror he was sad that he looked like a vampire. Isn't that adorable. I told him he should be happy to look like a vampire--Edward Cullen is a vampire!!:):)
When he looked in the mirror he was sad that he looked like a vampire. Isn't that adorable. I told him he should be happy to look like a vampire--Edward Cullen is a vampire!!:):)Beavers Family Newest Member
Meet MoMo--Taylor's cat! She brought him home the first week in March. I can't believe Tye agreed to this considering he is allergic to cats. He seems to be doing okay with his allergies but.....I think Taylor is allergic. She is in denial.
He sure is cute, though!Happy 19th Birthday Taylor!
Our baby girl is 19!
Oops--I guess these pictures need to be switched!Unless Taylor is magic!:)
She got this cute sweatshirt and a really cute watch that had 3 different bands she could change with the watch face. We love our Taylor!
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