Project Update

Remember project #2? Well, the powder room is really a work in progress. Here's the progress:

My younger sister spied a clock at Kohl's and called me. She sent me down there to investigate. Well, I loved the clock. It was absolutely perfect for my powder room.

As long as I was at Khol's, I took a minute to investigate their home decor. Would you believe I found the best rug? I love this rug because it really blends the cool blues with the warm maple cabinet.

I found this set of plaques at (guess where!) Kohl's and knew they would be perfect....somehow. After consulting with the ever-creative Amy J., I had Randy build a frame for the plaques. We used some wood trim that was here when we moved in and I painted it white with the same paint as the bathroom trim. We attached it to the wall and then centered the plaques in it. Wa-la. Decoration. It would probably look better with a wider frame, but I wasn't going to spend any more money on wood.


It would probably also look better if the plaques were straight. I apologize for the crooked plaques. I didn't bother to check their straightness before I took the picture. Randy suggested I put tape on the backs so that I don't have to continue to straighten them all the time. I think I better take his suggestion. Here's the view from across the room:



All that is left is this wall:

What am I going to do with it? Anyone? I also think a fake plant (think tall and thin. palm trees anyone?) would be nice on the counter, but before I follow my own thoughts, I'll consult those who really know (Amy, Vicki).

Then again, a big bushy plant in the corner behind the toilet could be fun. Guests would feel like they were doing their duty in the great outdoors.

No? Not a very good idea? You people aren't any fun (all five of you).

I should probably buy new hand towels, too. Something that isn't grass green... Don't want my guests thinking it's a broad-leaf plant while they are in the great outdoors.

She Didn't Cry, but I Did.

And suddenly my little girl grew up.

Fifth Grade American History Program

I was not prepared for this at all. Tanner had been talking about it for weeks. He was singing songs at home and I was quite prepared for a boring evening sitting in a school gym listening to lousy singing by a bunch of 5th graders.

The worst part of the program was that I was sitting on the wrong side to get a picture of my son when he had his moment at the microphone. So this is the back of Tanner's head:

At least the other guy is smiling.

But then the program went on and a variety of presentations made the time fly by. There were several songs that all the 5th graders knew.

Speaking parts moved quickly and were well-learned. This is Lincoln's Gettysburg address; an excellent choral reading if you ask me.

In addition to Tanner's singing part, he also participated in his class dance. Good luck finding Tanner in the following video. If I were the Pioneer Woman, I'd give away a prize to the first 5 people to spot Tanner (that would be all five of you that read my blog). But I'm not Pioneer Woman so you're out of luck.

This one, though, takes the cake. Let me remind you that these are 5th graders.

After living on the Indian reservation for seven years I expected to be disappointed with the Indian dancing. But I wasn't. They had a few natives come in and teach these kids the proper way to dance. I'm sorry I didn't get a video of it. It was really good, too. The last song made me laugh. Perhaps President Obama needs to hear these words of advice:

I have to say that it was the most phenomenal 5th grade program I've ever been to (and I've been to a whole three). I was so impressed with the kids and their performance. Kudos to the teachers. They have a lot of patience.

I keep wondering why they were able to pull off such a huge program with these 5th graders. Is it because they're 98% Mormon and used to doing primary programs? Is it because they are 98% Mormon and music is a big part of their lives up here? Is it because of our proximity to BYU-Idaho (100% Mormon) so that makes us all a little more cultured? Is it because we're cold here and there is nothing better to do in the winter? I'm not sure what it is, but I know I'm impressed.