Shopping Success

Inspired by the show Extreme Couponing we've been clipping coupons and studying grocery ads. We are not nearly as good as the people on the show, but we've used some of the tips and seen some success.

We bought the things in this picture for a savings of 51% off retail.

These were purchased at a savings of 77% off retail!

Flowers

We've had sooo much rain here recently that it's been difficult to get much yard work done. On Sunday we spent a few hours mowing, fertilizing, mulching...

Here are some of the flowers currently in bloom.

Bible Club

After an almost two year break we started our Bible Club back up again. Since the kids are older now we decided to take on a more inolved study. Here's what we're working on this summer:



Once a month we will also work on some type of home ec project. Here's what we made on Friday:


The finished project...origami box with candy Buckeye.

Ballet & Tap

On Saturday Grandma Rudy, John, Nicholas and Monica went to see Clara perform dances she learned during her classes this year. Preparing for the final tap performance.

Her ballet class performed 3 dances from 3 countries.

Greece

Ireland

Here she is receiving her certificate in her German costume.

Piano Guild Audition

Clara did an excellent job at her audition this year. She received a superior plus rating (the highest possible)! My average studio rating was superior. Yay!

Here's her report card.

Here's part of the judges comment: What a beautiful program! I especially like the way you always observe all the details in your music. This makes your music very meaningful and fun for you and your audience.

Birthday Song for Mimi

We appologize for the late post, but the birthday wishes are still heartfelt. Enjoy!

Clara's Piano Pieces

Next weekend Clara performs her guild program for the judge. We thought you would like to hear her pieces.

Fuga by Pachelbel

Reflection from Disney's Mulan

First Loss by Schumann

Bagatelle by Diabelli