great visits great support

Thanks to: Sally, Dale, Paul, Ann; Robert, Laura, Anne, Peter,Kate, Blair, Julie, Eden, Dean, Mackey for coming to the play. Thank you Parker for entertaining us.

Pirate Pirate

We went and filled a row at naperville North as Parker performed as the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance. Peter came dressed for the occasion and looked every bit the pirate. Parker was great. he had style, panache, knew his part and hit his notes. The play is a delight. I think visually it had the most impact when the 36 "sisters" come on stage in their pastel dresses and parasols - though clearly pirates are at the heart of the excitement.
A nice review in the Daily Herald " Parker Wilson plays the Pirate King in Naperville North's production of "Pirates of Penzance." Director Jim Yarbrough said the show is one that has lasting appeal" Wish you could all se it. Try live saturday night online at 7pm cst.

Hey so this is how you do it.

first click on this link http://www.ustream.tv/
then in the search type "pirates of penzance naperville north high school"

the stream should be on around 7pm both and sat night

the show will be going for about 2hr 15m

Pre-event

The night started with dinner at Robert and Laura's. A great meal and great gathering.
Paul & Ann graciously drove down from Mpls and Dale & Sally equally kindly drove up from KC and we all met for the pre-feast event at Laura's. A grand meal as good as it get's.

it begins

Today was the first matinee performance before the local jr high students - all went well. Looking forward with eager anticipation for the opening night Thursday.

Do this with your graphing calculator

So check out the life style of your neighbors for clearly the charts are not for you and me.



Greed
Average income compared with number of people living below the poverty line.

Envy
Total thefts (robbery, burglary, larceny, and grand theft auto) per capita.

Wrath
Number of violent crimes (murder, assault, and rape) per capita.

Sloth
Expenditures on art, entertainment, and recreation compared with employment.

Gluttony
Number of fast-food restaurants per capita.

Lust
Number of STD cases reported per capita.

Pride
Aggregate of the other six offenses—because pride is the root of all sin.











American Vice: Mapping the 7 Deadly Sins

W

i had a great visit with Mom back in Mn and on the drive back to naperville i stopped in at watertown for dinner. Eden greeted me and insisted that i accompany her in doing laps in the basement - she is full bosom a two year old - what a grand time.


i was slightly confused by Dean's bib - but I guess teaching him his last name starts with W is important.

Quiddler Queen

So we adapted how we played - but play we did..

It was more of a public thinking game then a private struggle.

The results were still the same:

Mom 327

ME 249

She still has game.

Sing it Parker

another super sunday

Though we missed Mackey while she spent the Sunday with Blair & Julie in Wisconsin we were able to snag Paul & Sarah, Tristan and Brianna for scone Sunday along with Robert, Laura and kids. (next time we will get Jane & Daryl as well.)

Sunday was made for worship, scripture study, family & friends. Sunday was made for scones, games, swinging on the porch & reading to younger cousins.

After they've seen Paris

Evan's life has been full of adventures and miracles large and small - one of which is skiing. We first had Evan on cross country skis as we did with all the family, whether in the backyard or at French park. A little up, a little down, a lot of horizontal movement. The first down hill skiing experience came under the tutelage of Doug Morrisette and Brad Taylor who worked with Evan 1-on-1 at a Saturday boy scout activity , I think at Troll Haugen back in MN. This was followed by a couple more scout activities - all really great accomplishments and done with great kindnesses of others, still at relatively calm altitudes. We did a skiing Thanksgiving trip to Alta where everyone took lessons - a step up for everyone. But truly miraculous skiing has happened under the care of Brigham.

Rindy found an adaptive ski program at Park City. Evan gets a lesson and an opportunity to ski each Friday during winter semester. The key is he needs a ride up and a companion for the afternoon - enter Brigham. It is one of the many acts of service done by Brigham in helping facilitate a BYU experience for Evan. Thanks for making it happen.