Friday, July 10, 2009

A Long Needed Update

It's been over 3 months since this blog has been updated. A lot has happened in those 3 months. One big event was my official graduation from high school. My parents really spoiled me and I ended up with 3 parties to celebrate my completion of high school. May 23rd I had an open house, and then on the 26th I had my Senior Piano Recital and Graduation. The Thursday before those events, the whole family went to a Day in the Prophetic Word and an Honor Israel Night, which were both in Grand Rapids. It was a long day, but very enjoyable.
The pictures are not in order.

My Rose Graduation Gown and yes you can buy them
at HomeschoolDiploma.com

My dad giving me my diploma

He gave a really nice speech right before giving me my diploma.

The very end of my recital
My mom made my dress the week before the recital.
The Beautifully Decorated Tables
Bright Pink and Green were my Open House colors.

We had plenty of food!

My cake at my Open House, which turned out lovely!


Day in the Prophetic Word with Tim Munger

I have so enjoyed not having school to do, and yes I'm keeping quite busy even though I'm not going to college and don't have an official job. I'm able to do more housework and read more now. Hopefully later this summer I can do some sewing with my mom. She has had some projects that have been put off, while she was homeschooling, and I'm hoping we can do her sewing projects.

The end of June, Daddy, Mommy, and I went to visit Daddy's mother in Mississippi. We left Je at home and we all missed her terribly!!! Je had a fairly good time without us, and even had some company over.

I think Mommy is enjoying retirement. She made up her own reading program for herself, and she's looking forward to going away with Daddy for a couple of days as her prize for completing her reading program.
Je is still working at the library, and I believe she enjoys it most of the time. There recently was a major change at the library, and she'll be glad when things are back to normal.
Daddy's life isn't terribly exciting. He enjoys walking with Mommy every chance the two of them have.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

The Wedding of Jamie and Jenny

The Bride and Groom
The Happy Maid of Honor, who caught the bouquet

The Maid of Honor at the Rehearsal Dinner


Saturday the entire family attended the wedding of Jamie and Jenny. Daddy and Mommy were the Master and Mistress of the Reception. Daddy did the speaking and Mommy, Je and I served the food for about 130 people.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Happy Birthday Mom!

Mommy is having a birthday today!
She loves her husband, her older daughter...
and her younger daughter.
She is also a good cook!

Piano Recital Song - People Need the Lord

It's amazing all the songs on YouTube. This is the duet my friend Kate and I are playing for my recital. Hope you enjoy!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

A Day at a Revive Our Hearts Recording

Tuesday afternoon Je, Mommy, and I left for Niles, Michigan. Along the way we did some shopping. We arrived at our hotel around 5. After relaxing a bit, we walked over to Burger King to get a bite to eat. After supper we came back to our room and read for a while. From 7-10 we watched TLC. We watched 17 and Counting about the Duggar Family from 8-10. It was our first time seeing them on TV, and we greatly enjoyed it. Before that we had only seen them in person,(They were at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival). After an all to short night, we got up at 6 and got around for the day. About 8 we left for Buchanan, Life Action's Ministry Center, where the recording was. Nancy Leigh DeMoss taught on Revelation 3:14-21, which is the letter to the church in Laodicea. She recorded 5 programs in the morning, then 3 more in the afternoon. From 3-5 she did 2 Table Talk recordings. We had a delicious lunch provided by Revive Our Hearts. After lunch Nancy corralled the three of us into doing a little recording in the sound booth. You'll have to listen to find out if it's ever broadcast!! It was a delightful day of spending time in the Word and fellowshipping with like-minded ladies.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Senior Piano Recital Pieces

This is my tentative list and I will not be playing the songs in this order most likely.

Mozart's Sonata in A Alla Turca K 331 (300i)

Pineapple Rag by Scott Joplin

A Bach Invention (I haven't decided which one yet)

Frederic Chopin Waltz #10 Op. 69. No, 2

People Need the Lord, Duet - My friend Kate and I are playing together.

Psalm 18:28-30 - I wrote music for these verses

Lord, Be Glorified arranged by Mark Hayes

Crown Him with Many Crowns and Rejoice the Lord is King with Clarke's Trumpet Voluntary arranged by Marilynn Ham

Ha Tikvah- Israeli national anthem and one of my dad's favorite songs. I might not actually end of playing this song.