A quarter of the way through.

I'm falling behind on keeping up, so I thought I would post a quick update.
Senior year is 1/4 of the way over. That. Is. CrAzY.

Mar has been busy busy, as usual.

September 12
Here is her performance (with her friend Annie) at the Choir fundraiser:

September 15

For pre-Homecoming festivities, she was Belle at what CV calls "Stomp." It's a family/community kick-off to Homecoming week. I have never attended. I think we were out of town last year (or otherwise occupied), and this year Bill and I were working away on Tay and Nae's house. I was a little sad when I heard Mar was in the parade... and I had missed it. My cute friend Lindsey attended and sent me this pic:

September 18

I gave Mar her second perm of the year.

She wanted it tighter and curlier, so I pulled from the deep recesses of my brain how to wrap a spiral perm. She got what she wanted... 

September 21

CV Homecoming game V Legend

Bill and I attended, and ran into our nephew, Kade, in line. COOL.

We enjoyed the game (rooting for either team... not only because we are alumni parents of Legend, but also because a guy in our ward coaches for them... but also hoping CV could pull out a win for Homecoming), and had fun trying to pick out some of our seminary kids in the halftime show.

September 22

Homecoming Dance.

Mar was a bit worried she wouldn't get asked {since her heart is really in Michigan} but one of her good friends, JJ, asked her. I was happy she could put that $24 dress to good use haha.

She had her nails done the day before with her friend Annie. I had a gift certificate (a birthday gift from a friend) that I hadn't used for over a year, so I gave it to Mar for this special occasion. Good thing she didn't drop a load of cash on it, because she had to cut them a few days later so she could practice her guitar with the choir for an upcoming performance.

Dinner was at our house, which was pretty easy peasy since the kids all had a food assignment. I made a green salad, fruit skewers, and provided all the Italian soda supplies.

We went to Festival Park to take pictures... along with half of the school. It was fun to see so many kids dressed up and getting pics. We took a boatload, and so I'll try to share only a few (and they may not even be the best ones, since I AM in a bit of a rush today).

It was nice that these peeps are all good friends and hang out frequently anyway. It made it less stressful for everybody... including parents hahaha.

September 26
First choir concert of the year.
Have I mentioned that Mar is in THREE choirs?
This is a group called Red Hot - this year all women. I loved Mar's performance in this number. She looked awesome, sang awesome, and definitely let herself shine a little. The only teeny thing that this momma wanted to fix was how dirty/fingerprinted her glossy black guitar was. Haha. Lesson learned.

Bill and I sat through both concerts in order to catch all of Mauri's performances. I enjoy them and think the choir teachers at CV are terrific. After the concerts, Mar and Annie were the donation-basket girls.

 September 29

Lexee's QUARTER OF A CENTURY Birthday (Happy Birthday, Lex!)

We went to see a {somewhat} local professional show of Mamma Mia!

Turns out, it was the exact show (lines, songs, etc) that CV is doing. Mar says CV has a bigger cast = bigger song and dance numbers. I can't wait to see it!

September 30

Tay and Nae officially moved into their townhome.

We had moved the majority of their things over the week prior, but they moved the rest of their stuff from our house, set up Evie's crib, and slept there. Phew! It's been a whole lot o' work, but we are so so excited for them.

Pretty much caught up, now. Yee-haw!