It's been awhile since we've posted anything. Maybe it's because we've been buried under 2 feet of snow for 2 1/2 months? The winter storm that fell a few days before Christmas started it all, securing a second-place tie for the longest record of snow cover in Denver. The record is 63 and we had 6o days of consecutive snow cover of at least three inches. In our corner of the suburbs, it was closer to 80 days, as the last patch of snow in our yard just melted last weekend. It was funny to read Uncle Kevin's post awhile back about the bad drivers in Seattle driving in all the snow and ice. Our streets were covered by at least 6 inches of solid ice until mid-February, making Troy the favorite parent because of his ability to do ice doughnuts in his little sedan.
Josh just wrapped up his theatrical debut as one of "The Sons" in the jr. high production of the Fiddler on the Roof. He was a little disappointed that 6th graders couldn't have lead parts, but took his part very seriously and did a great job. The play was 2 1/2 hours long, and no folks, that is NOT including the intermission. Still it was very enjoyable, even with Michael and Sophie laying across our laps like homicide victims toward the end. We can't wait to see what part Josh will get next year.
Zach is busy being a surly teenager and trying to keep from being grounded so he can hang out with his friends, and keeping his grades up so he can get his ipod back. Michael is busy working on his pinewood derby car, and trying not to kiss girls and get in trouble at school (for kissing the girls). Sophie keeps busy by decorating her room when she's supposed to be cleaning it, going to preschool and ballet, and taking care of her babies. I'll let Troy post his own update when he gets time. I've been busy with Cub Scouts. I thought I was off the hook when they released me from Cubmaster, I should have known with all these boys there would be more to come. I am now a District Commissioner, and Program Director for the District Day Camp. This weekend I'm going to "National Camp School". I was hoping to go to Philmont in New Mexico, but instead I'm going locally here in Colorado. I'm so excited about wearing the FULL scout uniform, which is know to be very flattering on women.
Last night we went to see the Denver Brass perform their annual sell-out St Patrick's Day concert. They performed with the Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums, an Irish Tenor, Scottish and Irish dancers, and a guest fiddler and guitarist. It was a fun event and they played some of our favorites; Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace, and my personal favorite, a lively arrangement of Pachelbel's Canon. Imagine Canon with bagpipes, drums, brass, guitar and a fiddle; it seems a little strange but was quite beautiful. (We have the cd if anyone would like to listen.)
MaryAnne
