Don't try this.....

Kayak adventure.....

While kayaking, I turned to look over my shoulder at Diane...then whoosh! I flipped over. It is nearly impossible to climb back on top of a kayak while in choppy water that is WAY over your head. But, with a little help from these fellow kayakers and the knowledgeable fisherman..I did it!

And I DO NOT recommend this to anyone.

fisherman/kayaker shouting very helpful directions.

Steve and Stacy helping me.

I have several bruises under my arms...and at mt ribs....I'm achy and sore BUT I will kayak again!

It's almost time!
The anticipation is building...
I am going to Kauai!!!
I'm leaving May 23 and will be gone for a week.
AND
While I am there, I am going to do this!
http://www.kauaibackcountry.com/tubing.html
I can't wait!

Croak///!?

Okay, Enough already!
I had a hint of a sore throat 2 weeks ago.
It turned into an upper respiratory infection.

I DID go to the doctor.
I DID take all my antibiotics.
I DID refrain from speaking for 3 days.
I don't feel bad.

BUT....
my voice is NO GOOD!
It's taking a L O N G time for my throat to heal.
My voice pops and crackles, words fade in and out.

Singing ....
Well, it's painful to HEAR!

Surely,
one day soon,
MY VOICE WILL BE BACK!

singo...this is it!

So ...this is a sample of Singo Bingo
Each class is given a sheet.
The sheet is slipped into a sheet protector.
Each class gets a dry-erase marker.
A song is called (like bingo)
the class marks the sheet protector
(which wipes off for multiple uses)
Then we sing the song.
Then, on it goes....
I do insist they sing
( and they sing enthusiastically)
After a couple of songs I start asking how close they are.
They ALL get so excited.
We play until time is up.
If a class gets "Singo-Bingo"
We acknowledge it...but keep playing.
Usually I have a treat for all my Great Singers
I wait at the door for dismissal and pass out their goodie.
Everyone WINS...
I start out with songs that are my favorites.
After we've learned a few more "program" songs...
I'll update my singo cards to the program songs.
Including 1st verses and 2nd verses and so forth with
a few activity songs thrown in.
That way it becomes a great review tool.
I'm not the most technical music leader
BUT...
I do serve with HEART and SOUL!

SINGO-BINGO

Sunday
we played Singo~Bingo!
It is a LOT of fun.
It can get a LITTLE chaotic!
The primary children (ages 3-11)
sang with gusto!
I love to hear their sweet voices singing.
I love to see their excitement.
I love to feel the Spirit!
I love being the Primary chorister!

I baked cupcakes for Diane's 21st birthday.
We saw some multi-colored cupcakes on a blog.
I switched it up by using these fun colors.
I think they turned out really well.
But...
It was a lot of prep work.
You know...
dividing the batter,
coloring each separate bowl,
spooning each layer,
and yet...
They were really cute!
I'm glad I did it.

yummy

I'll be right there.....

Work was crazy today....
Owie, my feet are aching.
Tight! My shoulders and neck are sooo tight.
For some reason, I kept getting a Charlie Horse in my left calf.
But...
Put on a smile and acknowledge everyone! I'll be right there.
Shuffle.
Hi! I'm on my way! Smile. (hobble)
Need a refill? Here I come!
ANOTHER TABLE????
I'm going to kill the host....
Welcome...I see you, hang on a moment!
Is there NO END in sight?
What? Your coffee got cold? You want a new cup?
Sure, I'll be glad too.... (Grrr...wait I mean SMILE!)
and so the day went my whole shift except for 1 hour.
So for now....
I'll take a load off, sit and rest.
BUT....
I'll be back tomorrow!
'cause that's the game and I like it!

hi...

So I had my friend take some pictures of me
and
She's a genius!
I am not usually photogenic.
BUT...
I truly liked these!
Even though it was cloudy,
and there were some sprinkles,
It was a great afternoon.
Thanks, Crystal!