Guys and Dolls

Abby's junior high is doing a musical production of Guys and Dolls this year.

Abby really wanted to try out.  She actually has shown interest in doing something like this for years!

To try out, she had to sing 16 measures of a song from a musical.  She would also need to learn a dance at the audition, and then perform it.

Abby chose "Let it Go" from Frozen. 

Her choir teacher told her that Frozen music counts as musical music.

She practiced A LOT!

Ben helped her pick out the best 16 measures for her to sing,  and edited the music for her.

Try outs were last Wednesday.  Call backs were Thursday.

She tried out, but was not on the call back list.
Abby thinks about 180 kids tried out.
The choir teacher announced that only around 60 kids would be needed.

Today, Saturday, was the day the school would put out the list of those who made it.

Abby's name was on the list!!!!

She does not have a lead role . . . but who cares!  

And usually I don't think 7th graders have lead roles anyway.

I'm so excited for her to have this fun experience!

Basketball

Both Abby and Halle wanted to play basketball this year.

This is Halle's first year.

Abby last played when she was in 3rd grade, so it's kind of like her first year too.

Abby's team didn't win any games this season.
It was frustrating, but they tried so hard each game and had a good attitude anyway!
Abby showed a lot of improvement throughout the season, and became a pretty aggressive player.

Halle's team won every game they played.
It was fun to see Halle play and good for her to see that she likes to
play other sports (besides soccer) too!

They both want to play again next year!

Cousin Fun

For Christmas, our kids got some new sleds!

But unfortunately, not accommodating weather to use them.

Finally it snowed . . . and there was no school . . . and cousins were staying at our house!