From Nature to Broadway!

We spent our morning having our van serviced...only to have more trouble after we left.  We did not let it take us down as we had a busy day ahead of us.

We enjoyed an afternoon with our 4H group learning about pond management for our contest...see other blog for details.  And then helped to prepare a children's event for the museum.  Today's event had a focus on our woodland wonders!  We set up two art crafts, an outside activity, and snacks (of course!).  We finished just in time to pick up Christina and bring her back to the museum for the event.

It is always a joy to help the museum.  Today...All of the children enjoyed helping to weed the flower beds around the museum...with the guidance of our dear friend Mr. Johnny!  Henry helped teach the group how to make origami animals.  He is a pro at making origami swans thanks to Amanda's interest in this art.  They also made bunnies.  I was in charge of the pine cone bird feeders.  I was glad to teach some of what we learned from Ms. Ruth just a few days ago!

And...leave it to Henry to find an interesting picture of nature.  He was asked to take pictures of the children taking the suet bird feeders to hang on the trees.  Instead, he found a hawk feasting on its dinner...I am sure a little mouse if you look real close!

We finished in time to have our own quick bite to eat...oh the van was getting so hot and the loud noise when we turned the A/C on was terrible!  I pray that we can get the van back in to be fixed tomorrow!

We decided the best thing to do was get Christina to a cool place to stay nice for her concert...we headed to the school...an hour early but not a lot of options in 90+ degree weather.  I am so glad that we got to the school and got settled before we melted ...LOL!

As far as the performance...Great job Christina!!!!  I was so proud of her and the rest of the choir!  I can see why they are looking forward to performing on stage in Branson.

We enjoyed a wonderful evening of Broadway music, including two solo performances by the seniors in the group.  I think every especially enjoyed the tango music..."Hernando's Hideaway"...that included a wonderful dance routine by the entire group!  I wish we had been able to film that performance.  Also the beautiful rendition of "Seasons of Love" and "Defying Gravity" were amazing!

Not to forget the younger group...especially since we had the joy of knowing several of them from various events (namely...Megan!...who we had not seen in ages!)...we really enjoyed the way they sang "Over the Rainbow" and "I Won't Grow Up!"  Great job all around!

We were so happy to give Christina a bouquet of flowers for her great performance.  She was so happy with the small bouquet and took many pictures with them on our way home from the show.

We also enjoyed a quick stop at our favorite drive in for milkshakes!  A nice treat to end a great day!