Labor Day Weekend 2011

We have made a tradition of going to the beach during Labor Day weekend.  This year it wasn't suppose to be as hot, but still sunny.  Unfortunately it was so windy that it was almost unbearable :)  We put the umbrella to the wind and tried to hide behind it, and as you can see in the picture, Paige rolled up in the beach blanket and never came out.  The week before Seth found a skim board buried in the sand, so he was anxious to try it out, but it takes quite a bit of practice.  We were sad that the day was so harsh, so we packed it up after about an hour and went home to swim in the pool.  The ocean water never really did warm up this year, so away go the beach toys until next year.  

Paige's Solo Night (Director's Award)

It's bragging time! Paige was chosen to sing a solo at a special showcase night for the Director's Award at her middle school.  Each person in the music program had to turn in a CD with their solo, whether it was an instrument or voice, the top people were chosen to perform at this special showcase.  There were only 3 girls singing and the others were instruments.  She was so nervous and kept saying she didn't want to sing :) but she did without any bribing!  She did amazing! once I get the video off my camera I will add it.  They will announce the winner of the award at the spring concert the end of May!