Frida!

 After a very fun New Year's Eve concert, I asked to be a part of the next Opera Southwest show.  They put on the opera Frida.  It is an odd opera, to say the least.  The music was not great and neither was the staging or sets.  The performers where all incredibly talented but that was not enough to make this show a real hit.  

Besides that, everything was great!  Back stage we had so much fun.  The ladies in the dressing room make the show so much fun.  I feel alive when I am on stage.  I love it!  It is incredible to be back where I feel the most at home.  

An Official Teenager

 Edward is 13! 

Today has been a whirlwind of a day.  Edward, Nolen, and my Dad went snow camping last night.  I had an audition at 10:30 in the morning, then Edward and Nolen were supposed to be home.  They got stuck in the sand while trying to leave, so they got home a little later than they hoped.  As soon as Edward walked in the door, I had him take a shower, and then I took his photos.

 

We opened presents then I left for my show.  We had planned a huge birthday party for Edward with all his friends at Main Event at 4:00.  I left my show right at 4:30 and headed over.  Edward had a blast.  His friends Sapphire, Kyle, Titus, and Skyler were all there!  They played four games of laser tag then did the ropes course.  We left around 8:00 and got pizza then drove home.  The kids all ate pizza and had ice cream.  It was a great night.

 

Edward is incredible.  His voice changed a few months ago, so he is officially going through puberty.  He has felt all the roller coaster emotions that go with puberty.  He is becoming more responsible and has shown he is ready for more responsibility  We bought him a new computer for his birthday, so he spent Friday building it with Stephen.  I have to continually get him new clothes because he is growing so quickly.  He still loves minecraft and riding his bike.  I love this boy. Edward is incredible.  I love him.  I love him.  I love him.  

Sometimes you just have to get out

 This has been the coldest February! We have received tons of snow this month.  We had a snow day and so I missed my bike ride.  I grabbed the boys once it melted and we went out exploring all on our own in our new back yard.  

A Day at the Temple

 Today, Nolen was able to attend the temple for the very first time.  It happened so fast.  We got the message Thursday night and then went Friday morning.  We had to get recommends the night before but we made it!  It was a beautiful day filled with the spirit. 

A Snow Day!

 Finally, we had a snow day!

This winter has been pretty warm and dry.  We haven't had a lot of moisture and it was been unseasonably warm.  Well, I use "warm" loosely as it has been 19 degrees for my Tuesday/Thursday bike rides.  HA!

The boys were excited to get out in the snow and play.  I forced everyone to smile for one photo.