Well...

Well...
I don't know what to say. In looking back thru my blog post list, this has been a really crappy blogging year. Sorry.
I would say that I'll try to be better at blogging again... But it might be a lie. I would say that I totally miss blogging and my world is not complete without it, but it might be a lie. I will, however, say that it is fun to look back and read about things that were happening. Or, I have also been known to look for certain pictures or posts to help in my story tellings to other people.
I will also say that perhaps 2015 will bring enough of a change that I will get back to regular blogging. We shall have to see.

If you still follow me, thank you.
If you don't follow me anymore, the you won't read this and you wouldn't care anyway ;)
See you soon!

P.S. I really wanted to add a picture of a project I did today, but apparently you cannot upload photos from an iPad into blogger. So... I'll have to get on my computer at some point and blog from there. *sigh. Technology.

'Till We Meet Again

My Great-Uncle, who was an amazing man and who always made me feel special:

Dieter Ehrenfried Eisert 1934 ~ 2014
Born June 23, 1934. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 17, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain Shadows 2nd Ward, 7903 S. 2700 W., West Jordan. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St., Midvale, and 1 hour before the funeral, at the church. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. www.goffmortuary.com Published in Deseret News on Apr. 20, 2014

Random Crafty-ness

So while I'm house/dog sitting this week for Spring Break, I decided to get a craft project done that has been waiting for a LONG TIME.
I was given the vinyl lettering many years ago, and had an idea for how I wanted to display it, but couldn't find the 'right' board for a while. I finally found the board, and then it continued to sit.
Here is the nearly finished product :) I painted it blue and added purple swirls. Nothing about these colors scream "ME"... but I guess sometimes random colors are good, right?
Now I just need to add the hardware to the back so I can hang it up (yes, I do have the hardware, I just need a hammer...)

A Snippet

There is so much to "catch up" on... it's overwhelming. So, I choose to start with the most recent and if I get back stories, great ;)
Our school play this year was called 'Olivia'. Such a cute play! If you didn't get to see it, I have the DVD, so let's have a movie night!! Sadly, this play was our directors' last play (pictured below)! Her youngest is a 6th grader, so they both will be moving on to bigger and better things next year! I have played the piano for the last 5 plays (Amy has directed 6) - and it has been quite the experience! I've loved nearly every second of it ;)

As always, I dress up for my piano playing. I don't know how many people actually see me in my costume, or even know it's me. Sometimes the kids don't even know it's me! Since the play was based in England, I tried dressing accordingly. Luckily, I have two fabulous neighbors who helped put this costume together!

Another sad note: our wonderful principal has been moved to a new school! This was her last play, also. She was such a good sport and was the "fat lady" during the opera scenes. I will miss her terribly!

I have the best friends in the world. I tried to get pictures with all of them who were involved with the play, but that never happens. Polly and I knew each other from years ago when we were in the same ward. I was in YW, and she was one of the leaders. Now, she helps me on the playground during lunch recess.

Our awesome PTA President is another of my dear friends. She is amazing and always willing to help at recess, or backstage for our plays!

We shall see what happens with school plays in the future. Hopefully the tradition will continue and the kids will still have a chance to try something 'new' and exciting :)