Colette and Ken ......lovely home and garden

This is the home of Colette and Ken.  Five acres of beauty near Lake Kathleen. Next time I'll take a photo of the horse.

The home and garden are so lovely.

Erin Travels to Florence

                                           Colette........our hostess  (my niece)

                                                 Mia and Grandpa Corky

                                        Erin......                        Conner

                                     Erin and Conner......they will study at Gonzaga in Florence

                                     Tony,Ken (our host)   nice man.........Mark

                                     Kaitlin and her mom, Jeannine (our niece)

                                  Theresa (niece).Natalie(niece).Grandma Mary

                                         Cathy  (niece) ...Kaitlin.. ...Jeannine

                                           Max and Grandpa   Corky

                                    Nick with the twins...James and John

                                          The Grand kids..not necessarily in the correct order.
                                          James, Nick, Grace, Faith, John, Jessica and Mia

Auditions

St. James Choir will be singing the mass for Vilem Sokol  this Thursday.
This brings back many memories of Liz's experience in Little Symphony.
I was auditioning for a Little Theatre Group in Seattle and noticed that auditions
for Little Symphony were being held the same day. I asked Liz if she would like to come along and audition.
Liz agreed but I'm not sure she realized what a big deal it was to be a member.

When I auditioned they said they loved my voice but then asked my age. They assumed I was inexperienced in stage work (true) so I didn't make it.
Liz on the other hand made it into the Little Symphony. This was such great experience for her. Not too many flutists were in the group.
I went to all the rehearsals and enjoyed listening to Master Sokol. His great sense of humor  made the practice even more enjoyable for me.
Joe and I attended all concerts including Marrowstone.
 
Liz was chosen to do the TV promos for the concert.  Also good experience.

Thanks to Master Sokol for his kindness to our daughter.
We are just one  of many families who received the blessing of his expertise and kindness.

Nature's Artistry

Mountain Flowers

Family at Silver Springs Campground

Joe with his new phone.His bro-mance. It is quite clever. I was impressed.

                                     

                            Nothing says camping like a bonfire and s'mores.

                        Aunt Deb having a serious conversation with Dylan.

                           Meagan and Liz looking over the pictures.

                        The bicycle built by Mike..........and Mike