june 25.2008
Camden has been waiting ever-so-patiently for her turn to have her fun day out with g’ma lott. And it happened! We all went to lunch, and she was asking why everyone was there, and why it wasn’t her and g’ma lott by themselves like the other girls got to do. I assured her that we would drop them off on our way home, and she would get her valuable time alone! She had a blast, making cement prints with jewels to go in the garden, make-up, painting nails, and of course going out and getting a treat. We are ever so grateful for the lotts. We miss having grandparents close to us to spoil our kids with hugs and times full of memories, but are so blessed to have our adopted families!

june 16-20.2008
Alex did a theatre camp at our local Opera House, and loved it! They did make-up, scary make-up that was peely and gross!, set construction, and worked on lots of fun other things. They were also give a small part to perform with a partner, and Alex had it memorized the first day before she had even gotten home! Memorization in school is paying off! She was one of two who didn’t have her script with her on stage, and she did really phenominal. One thing about Alex that I love and only I would know, is that Alex’s tell-tale sign is that she flares her nostrils when she’s trying not to laugh. I know this, because she sometimes does it when she gets in trouble, and she thinks it’s funny. It was so great to see this person get into character though, and have so much fun with it! Great job Alex, you were amazing! Bravo!!!

june.2008
We were invited to go with some friends to see a performance at Wolf Trap in Virginia. They have a lot of amazing performances here, the one we saw not being one of those. The atmosphere and beauty is something far more beautiful than words could express. That’s definitely the up side. For the kids, there is a stage outside with stadium seating, called theatre in the woods, and you are surrounded in a grove of trees, it is absolute peaceful and wonderful. We couldn’t take pic’s of the performances, but hey, that’s o.k., they were forgettable. Just don’t go see the play about the junkyard and recycling, the performance left a lot to be desired. It was a lot of fun though, and we enjoyed eating our picnic lunch before watching the tappers with attitude, which was neat. Overall, I give it a 9 out of 10!