JIM AND KEVIN DO CHURCH PLAY

Back in March, Jim was wrestling with the idea of participating in the church play. I convinced him to go ahead and do it. The title is "Savior of the World". It tells about the events leading up to the Savior's birth. Jim likes to sing and thought about being in the choir part of the play. And sing he did. He ended up playing 4 different people in the play. Several people played in multiple roles.

It was quite a professional play. This is the main stage backdrop. At the end, there is even a live baby Jesus, who was awake and never once cried, all 5 nights.

There was an orchestra that accompanied the choir and singing scenes of the play. There was even a harp, which you can't see here.

One night Kevin had to deliver something to Jim while he was at practice. Kevin came home and said they asked him to be a prop person. That's why he's the "man in black". He moves the scenery and sets up the stage in between acts.

Here's my 2 little thesbians. Jim's angel costume with Kevin.

Jim is the tallest angel on the back row, right side. In all of Jim's parts he sang with the people on stage, yet he never had any lines. I asked, "How did you land playing 4 characters in the play with no speaking lines." His reply, "Just lucky."

Before the show goes on, first comes makeup. Jim was so funny about it, having never wore makeup. He had 5 different stations, first foundation, then eyebrows, "aging wrinkles", eyes and

his favorite, lipstick, just kidding.

I don't think we have to worry about anyone picking him up for a drag queen. Under the lights of the stage, he looks quite normal, but under normal lighting . . . yikes!

He plays the part of a temple priest.

He's in the center of this scene.

He's a townsperson.

He's the rabbi that marries Joseph and Mary.

Here's the end of the marriage scene.

It was a huge commitment of time. Plus Jim was the member of the Stake that oversaw the whole play, called the people to be the director, costume makers, set designers, and all those "behind the scene" folks. After 5 nights of performances, it has come to a close. The curtain is drawn one last time. On Sat. night, with a satisfied sigh of relief, Jim said, "it's over". Good job Jim and Kevin!!!!

THANK YOU FOR THANKSGIVING

We hosted Thanksgiving this year. I don't know why, but I really like to host Thanksgiving.
Smiths

Burks, with Sophie hiding behind Kelly.
Hard to believe these 2 boys are 3 years old now!

Dylan's shirt says "Gobble, Gobble" and that's what we did all day, plus a few days afterwards.

It was too wet to do our annual Turkey Shoot, so we found other things to do, like air hockey.

And a brrrr cold tractor ride.
My two toooo tall granddaughters. Addy 15 and Sophie 11 next month in January.

Ryan's folks.

Alex's grandma Grace.

We all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

The next day we went to this place in Corvallis called Wacky Bounce. Kelly and her kids went with us. It is a big building filled with all kinds of bouncy toys. Here's the biggest kid (and a little wacky). Although, I must admit, the grandkids had twice as much fun with grandpa Jim chasing, bouncing, jumping, rolling, and just being a little crazy with them.

Action shot of Sophia.

A little rest needed from time to time. That night after we went home, Jim kept saying, "That really wore me out!" And seeing him in action would not make you wonder why.
Addy in the tiger's mouth.

This was a fun place, as you can see by the videos.





See the 4 people in this video. Who has the biggest smile and looks like he's having the most fun. Watch the video, and you be the judge.

After bouncing around, we went to Ruby Tuesdays for lunch. They have the best coutons in the world in the salad bar . . . well maybe not the world, but they are yummy!

On Saturday, we had a photographer (Crystal's friend) come out to the house and we took family pictures. We haven't seen the results yet, but I think they will be good. This was the reward for enduring 2 hours of picture taking, plus lots of Smarties candies for adults and kids.

Hope you had a good Thanksgiving and that your holiday season will be merry.