Well, I should probably post about something but I'm not really sure about what I should post..... Okay, this will probably be a little rambling.
Thanksgiving this year was a little different then what I'm used to because we didn't have any extended family with us. I can't remember ever not having a big family gathering at some grandparents house or another. It was different, but not too bad ;)
Sunday we --I and a few other girls including JC-- sang in church. After we got home we watched part of the video of the service and I was completely horrified at how we sounded. However, JC talked to a sound person and he said that what we heard on the video was not at all what it really sounded like because the sound people aren't able to mix multiple voices if there is a band. Hopefully we didn't sound quite that bad!
Today we are going ice skateing with our youth group. I have only ice skated once before and that was two years ago! I will probably make a fool of myself. Maybe there will be someone besides me that can't ice skate, then maybe I won't look so bad.
Yesterday was a long day. We had choir from 10am to 12pm but we had to be at the church at 8:20am because Nat's choir starts at 8:30am. Then at 7pm we had sectionals for the girls which lasted two hours and after that JC had a double trio to practice with till 10pm! And to top it all I've been sick for three days!
Okay, I'm done now. I will depart because I have things to do!
-Ellentia
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Back Again
Well, were back again from our trip to Nac! Jc and I had a wonderful time! I would like to thank the Reeses for picking us up for the weekend and letting us stay in their home! Thursday after a nice drive to Nac with the Reeses we watched the medieval ball video. It is so funny to watch! The funniest part is definently the end during the freestyle!
After dinner we made cakes for the annual bake contest at the Harvest Party. Jc and I made a chocolate log cake with red roses on top and chocolate painted Camillia and Rose leaves (yes, the leaves were real). The chocolate was supposed to peal off the leaves but it wouldn't so we just put the whole leaf on. I ate a Camillia leaf at the party and it tasted pretty good (I will post pictures as soon as I get them)! Court and Gab made an apple cider spice cake. It was really pretty! They used white frosting and made little apples out of almond paste and covered the sides with nuts. It was absolutely gorgeous (it also tasted delicious)!
At the party Jc and I's cake won best taste and Court and Gab's cake won best presentation! Unfortunatley I didn't get a piece of our cake but Specter, you can ask your brother if you don't believe me. He was the one who cut the cake! Olivia M. won runner up with her beautiful pumpkin pie (I would say that it tasted good but I'm not a fair judge because I don't like pumpkin pie). On her pie she had cut out leaves from pie crust and brushed them with egg and arranged them on top. They looked very pretty.
Before the party we got to go to the first ever homeschool vs. Regents basketball game! We got there a little late and left a little early but what we did see was very good! Our team played hard and, even though they lost they played very well. There were a lot of people there to support them and we all got excited and cheered for the team! It was a lot of fun!
After the party the Reeses had a big sleepover at their house with a total of 11 girls. We played four on a couch and then watched The Love Letter and half of Pride and Prejiduce ( the one with Kiera Knightley). Unfortunately there were not enough beds downstairs so Bethany and I got stuck in Nick and Aaron's beds! I would rather not get stuck there again!
Well, overall we had a safe and fun trip! Once again, thank you so much Reese family! You have been so kind to us!
-Ellentia
*edit*
I forgot to put this in the first time, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIBBA! Libba turned 4 on Saturday! She had a wonderful birthday and got all sorts of cool presents!
After dinner we made cakes for the annual bake contest at the Harvest Party. Jc and I made a chocolate log cake with red roses on top and chocolate painted Camillia and Rose leaves (yes, the leaves were real). The chocolate was supposed to peal off the leaves but it wouldn't so we just put the whole leaf on. I ate a Camillia leaf at the party and it tasted pretty good (I will post pictures as soon as I get them)! Court and Gab made an apple cider spice cake. It was really pretty! They used white frosting and made little apples out of almond paste and covered the sides with nuts. It was absolutely gorgeous (it also tasted delicious)!
At the party Jc and I's cake won best taste and Court and Gab's cake won best presentation! Unfortunatley I didn't get a piece of our cake but Specter, you can ask your brother if you don't believe me. He was the one who cut the cake! Olivia M. won runner up with her beautiful pumpkin pie (I would say that it tasted good but I'm not a fair judge because I don't like pumpkin pie). On her pie she had cut out leaves from pie crust and brushed them with egg and arranged them on top. They looked very pretty.
Before the party we got to go to the first ever homeschool vs. Regents basketball game! We got there a little late and left a little early but what we did see was very good! Our team played hard and, even though they lost they played very well. There were a lot of people there to support them and we all got excited and cheered for the team! It was a lot of fun!
After the party the Reeses had a big sleepover at their house with a total of 11 girls. We played four on a couch and then watched The Love Letter and half of Pride and Prejiduce ( the one with Kiera Knightley). Unfortunately there were not enough beds downstairs so Bethany and I got stuck in Nick and Aaron's beds! I would rather not get stuck there again!
Well, overall we had a safe and fun trip! Once again, thank you so much Reese family! You have been so kind to us!
-Ellentia
*edit*
I forgot to put this in the first time, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIBBA! Libba turned 4 on Saturday! She had a wonderful birthday and got all sorts of cool presents!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Hello!
It seems like it's been awhile since I last posted. Last Wednesday my small group (at church) actually had a focused meeting! I was very excited that we were able to get something done!
As JC said in one of her posts, we went and saw the von Trapp children sing last Friday. I really enjoyed the concert, the orchestra and the children were really good! My favorite song that they sang was a French folk song. I don't remember the title but it had something to do with windmills I think.
Last Sunday I had to miss church. My littlest brother was sick with who knows what and since the handbells were playing mom couldn't stay home so I got to babysit. We went outside for awhile and Phil sat on the swing with his arms stretched up as high as they would go! I tried to get him to pull them down but he wouldn't. It looked very uncomfortable.
Well, I need to get off, we have choir in a few minutes and I will be in trouble with Nat if I make him late!
~Ellentia
As JC said in one of her posts, we went and saw the von Trapp children sing last Friday. I really enjoyed the concert, the orchestra and the children were really good! My favorite song that they sang was a French folk song. I don't remember the title but it had something to do with windmills I think.
Last Sunday I had to miss church. My littlest brother was sick with who knows what and since the handbells were playing mom couldn't stay home so I got to babysit. We went outside for awhile and Phil sat on the swing with his arms stretched up as high as they would go! I tried to get him to pull them down but he wouldn't. It looked very uncomfortable.
Well, I need to get off, we have choir in a few minutes and I will be in trouble with Nat if I make him late!
~Ellentia
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Thanksgiving Moment
So, our youth group had a high school family dinner last night. While we were there, we watched a video and then had to answer some questions. Now, you get to try. Watch the video then answer the questions.
Now, without watching the video again, answer these questions. You get one point for every correct answer and if the question has more then one answer, you get double points if you get them both right!
1. How many candles were lit in the background?
2. How many people were helping in the kitchen?
3. What pattern was on the shoes of the "knee breaker" (the child who was hurting Darryl)
4. How many children were not wearing glasses?
5. What were the names of the two uncles that Darryl mentioned?
6. What did Darryl say that the youngest child needed?
7. Why were the people in the kitchen clapping?
8. What is the name of Darryl's wife?
9. What two colors were the two women in the kitchen wearing
10. What is the title of the video?
Tie breaker:
How many children started out with Darryl?
Now, here are the answers:
1. 6
2. 6
3. Two stripes
4. 4
5. Uncle Teddy and Uncle Floyd
6. A lot of wipes
7. Because of Pumpkin Pie
8. Halley
9. Pink and black
10. Thanksgiving Moment
Tie Breaker:
5
-Ellentia
Now, without watching the video again, answer these questions. You get one point for every correct answer and if the question has more then one answer, you get double points if you get them both right!
1. How many candles were lit in the background?
2. How many people were helping in the kitchen?
3. What pattern was on the shoes of the "knee breaker" (the child who was hurting Darryl)
4. How many children were not wearing glasses?
5. What were the names of the two uncles that Darryl mentioned?
6. What did Darryl say that the youngest child needed?
7. Why were the people in the kitchen clapping?
8. What is the name of Darryl's wife?
9. What two colors were the two women in the kitchen wearing
10. What is the title of the video?
Tie breaker:
How many children started out with Darryl?
Now, here are the answers:
1. 6
2. 6
3. Two stripes
4. 4
5. Uncle Teddy and Uncle Floyd
6. A lot of wipes
7. Because of Pumpkin Pie
8. Halley
9. Pink and black
10. Thanksgiving Moment
Tie Breaker:
5
-Ellentia
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