Livi the Dance Instructor

This happened a few weeks ago: I took a dance club in school and when I came home, Mom wanted me to show her. So I danced and Madison came in, then Becca, then Cecily and Garrett. Dad wanted to see all of us dance without any of them practicing it. So he recorded it and well, this is how it went.

Whew!

Today was a strange day! Around 4:00 we could hear thunder and the sky was a funny shade of green. I went outside and a lot of people were outside too staring at the sky. I didn't like the look of a big group of dark clouds with a green tint coming closer, so we went for the basement. It came quickly without a warning - as soon as we were all in the basement, we could hear the wind wailing, and then we saw our trampoline fly up , up and away into the sky. The wind was sideways, and I could almost hear the music from the wizard of oz - didn't see any witches on brooms or ugly teachers riding bicycles though! The kids wanted to "go up and check on things" but I wouldn't let them. Garrett got on his rain boots and jacket, and I practically had to sit on him so he wouldn't go outside to see the storm. Just a few minutes after the wind came rain and hail, and then the storm stopped. Our trampoline had launched quite a ways and was lying upside down by the park across the way. It's old, and I was ready to git rid of it, so this was the perfect way - we didn't even need to carry it ourselves. Now to just pretend that it's not ours - huh? I don't know where it came from - just kidding!
Garrett's school called a few days ago to make sure that I am at the school tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. for award ceremony. Garrett has been chosen as "Outstanding Freshman" by the teachers and staff, and I am excited to watch the surprise on his face when he sees he has been given that award! I'm so grateful for my kids - they can try the soul, but they also do so well!
Is anybody else hooked on the Bachelorette besides me? I even went on the blog and found out who the final two will be. I have way too much time on my hands at night, folks! Also - what are some of you doing to tighten up with the price of food and gas going up so high? Just interested in your ideas - creative or no. I already know Steve and Jen's - stay home with your darling newborn and ride a scooter to work. Any other thoughts about tightening the belt?