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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567781031423511800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106410572996534573.post-74776051522002635892018-02-11T12:37:00.000-05:002018-02-18T12:45:03.685-05:00Hangin' out in Cleveland Yesterday, we went to see STOMP at Playhouse Square. Kyle bought the tickets for us and his mom as a Christmas gift. It was especially timely since Grace has started percussion lessons in her school's band this year. It think she was amazing at how they performers created music from common items like brooms, sinks, trash can lids, and buckets.<br />
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We all loved the show and dinner after. But one of the most fun parts of the day was walking around downtown. It is too bad the old arcades can't make it as vibrant retail venues. They are so pretty!<br />
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The sun is out and it is WARM for January. Grace was happy to demonstrate her hoverboard skills outside instead of in the basement.Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567781031423511800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106410572996534573.post-70845540741955334382018-01-15T12:53:00.000-05:002018-02-18T12:56:13.642-05:00Snowy funIf you are going to live in Northeast Ohio, you have to be ready for snow. It is so nice that Grace and Jacob have each other in the neighborhood and that they get along so well - most of the time! When they get stir crazy and a little wild in the house, we send them outside for "fresh air".<br />
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What do you do with this much snow? Bury your friend!<br />
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The sled became a snowboard. <br />
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There were so many choices, but this is what Grace decided in the end. It was perfect for who she is right at this moment.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567781031423511800noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106410572996534573.post-47029906728553616892017-12-26T12:58:00.000-05:002018-02-19T14:21:03.711-05:00It's freezing at homeA few hours of travel takes you from frigid temperatures at home to sunshine, warm air, and salt water that just makes everything better.<br />
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We always look forward to seeing the Shanholtzers when we are in Florida for Christmas. It is so funny that we live 20 minutes away from each other at home, but we only get together on vacation. Maybe it is because back at home we are all so busy.<br />
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Aunt Nancy knocked it out of the park with Calico Critters and a van. These are Grace's favorite toys!<br />
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Grace was so excited to see their dogs, Brooklyn and Norway. In the end, though, I think she and Brooklyn became good friends...I'm not too sure about Norway.<br />
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We promised to take her back for a boat ride and lunch in the summer when it is warm and you can enjoy the water.<br />
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After dinner we went to Tower City for a different kind of Santa experience.<br />
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Kris Kringle's Inventionasium is an interactive theatrical performance that is supposed to be at Santa's workshop. You travel through different rooms, each with its own activity, and then meet Santa at the end. Think of Willy Wonka or Alice in Wonderland crossed with Santa and you get the idea of what this was like - colorful, a little zany, silly, and imaginative.<br />
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You are greeted at the door where everyone is called a "Dreamer" and you take an oath. <br />
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Everyone promised to be up for the fun and to be creative. That wasn't difficult as you walked down this hallway to the first room.<br />
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We met the first elf who helped us all figure out our elf names - a word, and action, and a sound - based upon our real names. After we "got" everyone practiced which was hilarious!<br />
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In the next room we mixed molecules to create the potion for "Joy".<br />
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We made Christmas cards with water and paint brushes, mixed water and a powder to create snow, and created ornaments from moon sand.<br />
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In one room we played with all kinds of blocks to make a toy creation for Santa.<br />
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You get the idea...Near the end while we waited to talk to Kris Kringle, we took a few photos and then the clock snuck up on Grace!<br />
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I was impressed how Kris Kringle talked to Grace and asked her first if she want to sit on his knee for some photos. He gave her a lot of individual attention. She said she wants a hoverboard but he said maybe he will bring her a surprise she didn't think of. (BTW - she knows Santa is not real but she does want to believe in the magic of the season.)<br />
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It was definitely a fun experience to do once!Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567781031423511800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106410572996534573.post-35440648012795353552017-12-15T21:57:00.000-05:002017-12-19T22:33:11.207-05:00You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Donner....Well, at least we know "Dancer".<br />
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The last day of dance for the calendar year is a family visit day so I got to see what happens in jazz, ballet, and pointe classes. Yep, folks, I attended 5 hours of dance. Now, I understand why Grace is tired and hungry on Thursday nights after class!<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567781031423511800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106410572996534573.post-67066213347986005682017-12-12T22:29:00.000-05:002017-12-19T22:31:05.248-05:00Another use for the Nutcracker collection They are guarding the Calico Critter houses!<br />
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They have been working with volunteers to build 1,000+ bikes each year for the last 12 years and then distribute them to children in need in Northeast Ohio. <br />
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I mostly move bikes and help break down the boxes. Grace likes to ride the bikes to where they will be stored and she makes sure they all have an Elves and More sticker. We may not "build" but every little bit helps!<br />
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We loved him very much and will always be grateful for the time we had with him. We will miss you!<br />
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It fun to see Grace's professional head shot in the performance program. She is an apprentice in the Ballet Theatre of Ohio (BTO) dance company which means she in their pre-professional troupe (although she doesn't want to be a professional dancer) and will be in all of their performances - hopefully with bigger roles as she moves up.<br />
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Parents of dancers in BTO must commit a minimum of 50 volunteer hours to the performances - 25 prior to getting to the Civic and another 25 hours at the Civic during rehearsals and shows.<br />
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I learned that working dress rehearsal is great to get candid costume photos and to see what goes on behind the scenes. I also liked working in the boutique during the shows it was fast-paced and interesting to see what people bought. And, you can go into the theater during your child's part to see them without watching the entire show again and again.<br />
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<br />One night during rehearsals I worked alone in the lobby putting surveys into the programs. When I arrived all the lights were out except for a lightbulb on a stand in the middle of the lobby. There are legends about three ghosts who haunt the theater...I really didn't want to encounter one!<br />
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Although they couldn't be there, Grace loved the beautiful yellow roses from Aunt Nancy and Uncle Chris.<br />
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Grace was cast in two roles - one of Clara's friends in the Act 1 party scene and a Russian dancer in Act 2. She and the other dancers have been putting in numerous hours for rehearsals since October to prepare for the performances that started this weekend. </div>
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One of the amazing things about BTO's show is that the dancers perform at the Akron Civic Theater, an historic venue that was built in 1929. It is one of the prettiest theaters I have ever seen and one of only 16 like it left in the United States. When you are inside, the ceiling really looks like the night sky.</div>
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As a parent volunteer, I had the opportunity to be on the stage steaming Mother Ginger's dress - </div>
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The first day we arrived at the Civic for rehearsal, Grace said, "I have been here to see the shows, but I am so excited that I get to dance on that stage!" So cute and it makes all the effort to get her to dance class worth it. </div>
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The Russian/party girls (ha!) share a dressing room. There are 16 of them in a room built for 1/2 that number. So, this is what it ended up looking like. </div>
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It was really fun to watch how close the girls get since they spend so much time together during the days leading up to the performances. </div>
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The Russian dance a fast-paced, acrobatic performance in Act 2. That is the costume the girls wear at the end of the show. They are allowed to come out to the audience to greet guests and sign autographs. </div>
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I volunteered to chaperone the Lakeview Intermediate School Halloween "shindig" last night which was....interesting.... Lots of "tweens" not really sure what to do with themselves. I can see why they don't call it a dance. Despite having a DJ, very few students were dancing. They were hanging out talking, taking selfies, and going up and down the inflatables (see? little kid stuff). I was happy to see Grace in her element, though. Her teachers say she has a lot of friends, is always participating, and is kind to everyone. That makes me proud!<br />
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Grace and Kyle managed to get their pumpkins designed and carved right before Trick-or-Treat night in Stow. They turned out cute. I love how our "tween" decided what she wanted hers to look like.<br />
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And then Grace, Jacob, and Jamir went out to Trick-or-Treat together. Jill took them bowling earlier in the day and the three of them had a mustache-wearing contest.<br />
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Jacob gave up first. Jamir has his on under the mask...I know. I kept checking. They wore it through the night but Grace was relieved to take hers off as soon as we separated from the boys to walk home. That girl has a strong will!<br />
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And, this last photo is just to remind us how beautiful fall is in Ohio. It was even prettier than this! I am so grateful to have this path in our backyard.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567781031423511800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106410572996534573.post-47818650603367883112017-10-25T17:54:00.000-04:002017-10-25T18:05:35.590-04:00What's been going on?As always, life is busy around these parts. Do you remember that old Dunkin Donuts commercial where the man gets up when it is dark, every day, over and over, and goes in to make the donuts? That's how it feels sometimes. Add in night work events and piano and dance for Grace and you have a little better picture of what our daily life is like. We cherish the few, short moments we get together with no obligations....but then one or more of us will probably fall asleep!<br />
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Ballet Theatre of Ohio (now, affectionately called "BTO") held a photo shoot for the company dancers who will be performing in "The Nutrcracker". The headshots are for the program and the group photos they took will be for publicity.<br />
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Sassy. 10 going on 16.<br />
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This was my favorite part. They had her pose several different ways. I wonder which one they will choose!<br />
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Then, the next weekend Grace participated in a Stranger Danger/Self Defense class at a karate school in the town where I work. <br />
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Grace's Halloween costume made its debut for a party last Saturday night. She is a (really pretty) mummy!<br />
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For career day at school Grace decided she wanted to be a veterinarian. I think this is a great choice for her. (I can also see her being a nurse since she is so caring.) She had a vision of what she wanted to wear - a blue v-neck shirt. We couldn't find scrubs in her size but I did find a shirt to meet the specific guidelines. Not photos...but here is her ID badge. She was very proud of it and said all the kids knew right away from the badge and stethoscope what she was.<br />
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We went to get our pumpkins at Szalay's Farm in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It is a great place to go for so many different varieties of pumpkins, fall decorations, food stands, and a farmer's market. The also have a corn maze and a fun house. It is perfect for a family outing which is why going there has become a family tradition.<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567781031423511800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106410572996534573.post-243462599095518792017-10-13T17:34:00.001-04:002017-10-13T17:34:45.420-04:00En PointeOn Sunday, October 8 Grace went to Stage Center, a dance store in Akron to get her first pair of pointe shoes. This is a BIG deal if you are a dancer. Chris Meneer, the director her Grace's dance studio arranged for the girls getting their shoes to arrive every 30 minutes so they could each have some time with a store employee who would fit them for their shoes.<br />
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They carry about 20 different kinds of pointe shoes that range in price from $70-130 each. After looking at the dancer's feet and telling her about the different parts of the shoe, they start trying them on to see what feels best.<br />
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When they have a pair on they go to the barre where Mrs. Meneer looked at them for the perfect fit. It was interesting how she could see what was working and not working and then made suggestions for a harder or softer shaft, a different toe box, etc.<br />
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Grace tried on 6-8 different pairs but she came back to her 2nd pair as the ones she liked best. They ended up being Bloch, "Hannah", in a size 4.<br />
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She looked beautiful and so proud!<br />
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<br />Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567781031423511800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5106410572996534573.post-40176184562838930982017-09-30T19:50:00.000-04:002017-09-30T19:50:06.145-04:00Surprise! Chris Meneer, the director of Ballet Theatre of Ohio, called today to tell us that Grace's hard work has paid off and she will get her pointe shoes next Sunday. This was her reaction:<br />
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This also means another 1-hour class each week. On Thursdays, she will be at the studio from 4:30-9:00pm. But she doesn't care - so EXCITED!!<br />
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