Blow drying her hair is one of Elizabeth's favorite things to do. Actually her more favorite thing to do is to blow dry mommy's hair--which she is especially fond of doing when mommy is in a hurry. You can imagine how those mornings go.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Working at the Car Wash...
So, if Elizabeth career as a Professor doesn't work out....there is always the car wash. As you can see she has obvious talent.
A new kind of lecture....
Here is a little video of Elizabeth performing in Marty's lecture hall. And who said the quality of education was going done.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Performing
If you think all of that performing hasn't affected Elizabeth--here she is on a recent trip over to "daddy's school" where she used her daddy's influence to break into a lecture hall where she took over and performed one of her latest numbers. You could say she was "in all her glory."
And for those who couldn't afford tickets, she took her act outside.
And here she is posing next to UCI's bizarre mascot-the anteater. Yep...some school may have tigers or rams or other more stately symbols. What does UCI choose-an anteater.
And for those who couldn't afford tickets, she took her act outside.
And here she is posing next to UCI's bizarre mascot-the anteater. Yep...some school may have tigers or rams or other more stately symbols. What does UCI choose-an anteater.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Recital
So Elizabeth did it. She performed beautifully for her recital on June 18th. Yes, every Saturday since last July we have been showing up for Tap/Ballet lessons and all of her hard work paid off.
Elizabeth was in her glory. She beamed with pride when presented with her trophy. The girls danced to "Lollipop, Lollipop" for the tap number and "Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down" for their ballet routine.
Elizabeth made sure to tell me that she was "concentrating" on her dancing so that she didn't miss any of the steps.
And luckily she realizes that the makeup deal is only once a year--well, maybe twice counting halloween.
If you weren't there, we wish you were. Elizabeth was a sight to behold.
Elizabeth was in her glory. She beamed with pride when presented with her trophy. The girls danced to "Lollipop, Lollipop" for the tap number and "Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down" for their ballet routine.
Elizabeth made sure to tell me that she was "concentrating" on her dancing so that she didn't miss any of the steps.
And luckily she realizes that the makeup deal is only once a year--well, maybe twice counting halloween.
If you weren't there, we wish you were. Elizabeth was a sight to behold.
Happy Fourth
Happy Fourth of July
Okay so I am a few days late in my 4th of July greeting. Actually I have been late in posting so many things but I am committed to getting photos up sometime this week.
Elizabeth loved July 4th. Actually she loves all the holidays. If there is a holiday to celebrate-she's there. And if it involves balloons, say no more.
Friday, June 24, 2011
The Summer has Come along
While it has been a difficult transition for the family in many ways, life moves along as it does and summer is now upon us.
If there is anything that the difficulties of life teach me, it is that we need to savor the moments of pleasure and ease when they happen upon us. And as the cliche goes, "not take anything for granted". That includes the sun, the wind, the ability to walk, see, eat breathe and just be in this world and be able to partake in all of it's wonder.
And I think of one of my favorite writings, one that I read remember reading when I was about ten years old. It touched me then, as it does now.
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
If there is anything that the difficulties of life teach me, it is that we need to savor the moments of pleasure and ease when they happen upon us. And as the cliche goes, "not take anything for granted". That includes the sun, the wind, the ability to walk, see, eat breathe and just be in this world and be able to partake in all of it's wonder.
And I think of one of my favorite writings, one that I read remember reading when I was about ten years old. It touched me then, as it does now.
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
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