Yesterday, after SMASH Shannon made homemade pizza for supper. Anna, Billy and I helped out a little. It was soooo good!
After supper we went to go see Colby College's Christmas Chorale do a Lessons and Carols service. It was SO cool! Nick and Joel were in the Chorale so that made it even cooler. Joel had a solo. :) I really enjoyed the whole service. It was very well done! They even read some Bible verses in French and Hebrew (and English, of course). Here is a video Dad took during the last song which was my favorite!
You can't see Nick from here, I don't think, but Joel is in the back row just to the left of the wreath. Alot of us SMASHer's came and supported Nick and Joel. We took up a looong row in the chapel. Jenna, Amanda, Amanda's friend Shea (not sure if that's spelled right), Amanda's little brother Ethan, Tucker, Rebecca, Pastor Sam, Seth, Colin, Libby, Jolie, Jessi, Brenna, Corrie, Sarah, Erica, Sarah and Erica's siblings (I can't remember their names), Mr. Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Estes, Kenan, Linnea, Catherine, and Diana all came! It was awesome!
Tonight, after SMASH, Shannon, Billy and I are spending the night at the Richards. Also, tonight we're going to a Christmas Talent show that Petra planned at her church. I'm mainly going to watch Evan ad Petra sing Baby, It's Cold together. :D Their going to do great!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Service of Lessons and Carols
Today we have another SMASH rehearsal! Hopefully we'll get to Act 3 Scene 3 because that's my first scene. I think we just finished Act 2 Scene 2 last Friday. We're supposed to finish the play with both casts tomorrow...
Tonight, after SMASH, Anna, my family, and lots of other SMASHers are going to see Nick and Joel in a Lessons and Carols service type thing at Colby College. I'm really excited! Nick and Joel are in the chorale. It should be really good! :D
Tonight, after SMASH, Anna, my family, and lots of other SMASHers are going to see Nick and Joel in a Lessons and Carols service type thing at Colby College. I'm really excited! Nick and Joel are in the chorale. It should be really good! :D
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Christmas Music
So, I'm trying to put together a good Christmas playlist. What are some of your favorite artists and songs? I like upbeat songs (that aren't too lovey dovey) or powerful, beautiful songs that are about Jesus' birth. Some of my favorite artists are Amy Grant, Bing Crosby, Celine Dion, Relient K, Tran-siberian Orchestra, Carrie Underwood and Barlow Girl.
I don't normally like Justin Bieber but he did a REALLY good version of Silent Night.
Barlow Girl did a really cool version of Carol of Bells.
Celine Dion did a beautiful job with the song O Holy Night.
I don't normally like Justin Bieber but he did a REALLY good version of Silent Night.
Barlow Girl did a really cool version of Carol of Bells.
Celine Dion did a beautiful job with the song O Holy Night.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Spartan Soccer Update
One of my new favorite games is Dutch Blitz! It's so much fun! I'm not too good at it but it's a fast card game which I like.
Last night I went to go watch Billy, Shannon, Pastor Per, Josh, Mark, and Pastor Tracey play soccer. I watched them with the eldest Tracey, Anna and with Jenna. Our team lost 4-0. It was an exciting game though! Except Josh got kneed in the eye. :/ I think Mark got hurt in the quad and ankle too. A good thing about the game was that Billy made an amazing save! There was a break away and Billy caught up with the guy but before he could stop the ball our goalie slide tackled the ball and stopped the guy on the other team but the ball kept going and the other guys were catching up but Billy like dove into the goal and kicked the ball away before it went over the goal line! :D
Last night I went to go watch Billy, Shannon, Pastor Per, Josh, Mark, and Pastor Tracey play soccer. I watched them with the eldest Tracey, Anna and with Jenna. Our team lost 4-0. It was an exciting game though! Except Josh got kneed in the eye. :/ I think Mark got hurt in the quad and ankle too. A good thing about the game was that Billy made an amazing save! There was a break away and Billy caught up with the guy but before he could stop the ball our goalie slide tackled the ball and stopped the guy on the other team but the ball kept going and the other guys were catching up but Billy like dove into the goal and kicked the ball away before it went over the goal line! :D
Monday, December 5, 2011
Wright Visit!
On Friday, before SMASH, I did a special hairdo on Anna that I sort of learned and sort of taught myself. It looked REALLY pretty on Anna. I wish I had a picture of it. I also put a silk flower that Anna made in her hair by her ear.
At SMASH I didn't get to do my scene but it was still funny. It was only our second rehearsal and we're doing really well with lines and such! It's going to be a REALLY good play for both casts!
After SMASH Anna, Shannon, Billy and I headed to Anna's house. On the way there we stopped at a Dunkin Donuts. Shannon and I got coffee coolattas, Anna got some hash browns and Vanilla Chai, and Billy got nothing.
We eventually got to Anna's house so she could grab her gigantic blanket because I don't think she has a sleeping bag.
After a few wrong turns we finally got to the Wrights. :D We got a tour of their ginormous house and then we all played a couple exciting games of foosball. When we were done playing Foosball we played Round Robin Ping Pong. That was REALLY fun! I never won but I came in second once. We were all pretty evenly matched but I think Ben won the most. Shannon, Anna, and Maggie took a break so Billy, Ben, Josh and I played a little bit of doubles. It was Clarkes vs. Wrights... We didn't really keep score but the Ben and Josh obviously won. :)
For supper we had some delicious Lasagna and Garlic Bread! Mmmm! It was so good! During supper we talked about Much Ado About Nothing, roller coasters, and how thankful we are for having Christian parents. :D
After supper we drove to Dairy Queen because it was the last day it was open for the year. :) That was really good! I got a mini Midnight Truffle. It was sooo sweet with lots of fudge chunks.
When we got back and finished our ice cream we played Dutch Blitz! That game is SO much fun! I really stink at it but it was still lots of fun!
After Dutch Blitz we played President for awhile. At first, I was President and then Billy or Shannon took my "seat". Eventually, the Wrights and Anna caught on and were President, Vice President and on the higher end of the neutrals. I think when we stopped playing the game I was scum... :)
After President Ben, Billy, Shannon, Josh and I played Hearts. I'm pretty sure Ben or Josh won.
By the time us girls went to bed it was about 1:45am. :)
The next day we had delicious apple and cinnamon pancakes and bacon for breakfast! It was really yummy! After breakfast we went outside and played around with two frisbees and a soccer ball. That was pretty fun! Billy, Ben and Shannon were up on this cliff type thing while Anna, Josh and I threw the frisbees to them or kicked the soccer ball to them. Anna's knee was getting sore so she and Maggie sat down and watched. I had Anna use my camera to take some pictures.
We went inside and played Catchphrase for awhile. Even Mr. Wright played Catchphrase with us! At first it was girls vs. guys but when we had Mr. Wright join, we did Wrights vs. Clarkes and Anna. I think and the guys won once or twice and the girls won once and then I think the Wrights beat us once and then we beat the Wrights once. I can't quite remember.
We all played the "Hand Game" at the dinning room table. Maggie won and I came in second. I was surprised I did so well.
After the "Hand Game" we played Foosball again. Which ever team Josh was on would win. It just wasn't fair...Unless you were on his time. :P Ben had to leave for work while we were playing Foosball. :(
After Foosball we ate some delicious Apple pie baked by Corrie. We had to leave after that. :( So, we said our goodbyes and left. *sigh* We had SUCH a good time! I hope we can plan to do something like that again. Thank you Wright family for your wonderful hospitality! :D
At SMASH I didn't get to do my scene but it was still funny. It was only our second rehearsal and we're doing really well with lines and such! It's going to be a REALLY good play for both casts!
After SMASH Anna, Shannon, Billy and I headed to Anna's house. On the way there we stopped at a Dunkin Donuts. Shannon and I got coffee coolattas, Anna got some hash browns and Vanilla Chai, and Billy got nothing.
We eventually got to Anna's house so she could grab her gigantic blanket because I don't think she has a sleeping bag.
After a few wrong turns we finally got to the Wrights. :D We got a tour of their ginormous house and then we all played a couple exciting games of foosball. When we were done playing Foosball we played Round Robin Ping Pong. That was REALLY fun! I never won but I came in second once. We were all pretty evenly matched but I think Ben won the most. Shannon, Anna, and Maggie took a break so Billy, Ben, Josh and I played a little bit of doubles. It was Clarkes vs. Wrights... We didn't really keep score but the Ben and Josh obviously won. :)
For supper we had some delicious Lasagna and Garlic Bread! Mmmm! It was so good! During supper we talked about Much Ado About Nothing, roller coasters, and how thankful we are for having Christian parents. :D
After supper we drove to Dairy Queen because it was the last day it was open for the year. :) That was really good! I got a mini Midnight Truffle. It was sooo sweet with lots of fudge chunks.
When we got back and finished our ice cream we played Dutch Blitz! That game is SO much fun! I really stink at it but it was still lots of fun!
After Dutch Blitz we played President for awhile. At first, I was President and then Billy or Shannon took my "seat". Eventually, the Wrights and Anna caught on and were President, Vice President and on the higher end of the neutrals. I think when we stopped playing the game I was scum... :)
After President Ben, Billy, Shannon, Josh and I played Hearts. I'm pretty sure Ben or Josh won.
By the time us girls went to bed it was about 1:45am. :)
The next day we had delicious apple and cinnamon pancakes and bacon for breakfast! It was really yummy! After breakfast we went outside and played around with two frisbees and a soccer ball. That was pretty fun! Billy, Ben and Shannon were up on this cliff type thing while Anna, Josh and I threw the frisbees to them or kicked the soccer ball to them. Anna's knee was getting sore so she and Maggie sat down and watched. I had Anna use my camera to take some pictures.
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| Ben, Josh and Billy being all cool in plaid. |
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| Josh. |
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| Josh. |
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| Me. |
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| Uuhh, me. |
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| Ben and Billy. |
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| Shannon, Billy and Ben. I think this is right after I fell down trying to get the frisbee and quickly changing my mind and going after the soccer ball instead. They all laughed at me as you can see. |
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| Beautiful Maggie watching us. |
We went inside and played Catchphrase for awhile. Even Mr. Wright played Catchphrase with us! At first it was girls vs. guys but when we had Mr. Wright join, we did Wrights vs. Clarkes and Anna. I think and the guys won once or twice and the girls won once and then I think the Wrights beat us once and then we beat the Wrights once. I can't quite remember.
We all played the "Hand Game" at the dinning room table. Maggie won and I came in second. I was surprised I did so well.
After the "Hand Game" we played Foosball again. Which ever team Josh was on would win. It just wasn't fair...Unless you were on his time. :P Ben had to leave for work while we were playing Foosball. :(
After Foosball we ate some delicious Apple pie baked by Corrie. We had to leave after that. :( So, we said our goodbyes and left. *sigh* We had SUCH a good time! I hope we can plan to do something like that again. Thank you Wright family for your wonderful hospitality! :D
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| Mr. Wright, Josh and Ben doing dishes (being hospitable). |
Friday, December 2, 2011
Fun Weekend Coming Right Up!
Last night Anna slept over so she could come to SMASH today because she didn't have a ride. Last night we played Phase 10. Anna won! :) After Phase 10 we watched Super 8. That was a pretty good movie!
When the movie was over Anna, Billy and I went over our lines. This is going to be a GREAT play! Yesterday was our first rehearsal and it went really well! Most every had their lines down already!
Today we have another SMASH rehearsal. I'm not on until Act 3 Scene 3 so I'm not sure if I'll get to act today. I hope so! After SMASH Anna, Shannon, Billy and I are going to the Wright's house for a sleepover! I'm really excited! Hopefully on Monday I'll be posting pictures of our visit.
When the movie was over Anna, Billy and I went over our lines. This is going to be a GREAT play! Yesterday was our first rehearsal and it went really well! Most every had their lines down already!
Today we have another SMASH rehearsal. I'm not on until Act 3 Scene 3 so I'm not sure if I'll get to act today. I hope so! After SMASH Anna, Shannon, Billy and I are going to the Wright's house for a sleepover! I'm really excited! Hopefully on Monday I'll be posting pictures of our visit.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
SMASH Rehearsals Begin!
Today is our first SMASH rehearsal! I'm REALLY excited! It should be lots of fun! We are having both casts meet at Pastor Sam's house to figure out how things will work. I'm really curious to see how rehearsals will work with two casts practicing in two different locations with one Director... Maybe we'll all practice at the same location. We'll see!
Anna is sleeping over tonight after SMASH! :D I'm really excited for that! She's such a fantastic friend! <3
Anna is sleeping over tonight after SMASH! :D I'm really excited for that! She's such a fantastic friend! <3
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