Weeks-worth...

Looking out at the view during the annular eclipse (we think).

What a busy week.  This week will be even busier.  We sat out and waited to watch the eclipse yesterday, but it was so cloudy we really didn't notice anything.  We did watch some footage from down in New Mexico on the computer, though.  That was kind of interesting, but also kind of like watching laundry dry on the line.

Last Monday was Keaton's last Jazz Band concert.  It was so good!  I tried to video it, but my video camera kept quitting on me, so I just got bits and parts.  Their band is terrific!  They placed 1st at the Mt. Hood Jazz competition this year.  What a great way for Keaton to end his trombone career.  He said he thinks it's time to pack it up.  Although he really enjoyed band, he's ready to be done with it.

They played some really great, complicated songs from their competition.  Their teacher, Mr. Morgan, has them playing college level jazz compositions.  He does a great job with the band program.  They ended the evening with a mix of their favorite pep-band hits.  They just had fun with it.  During a break Mr. Morgan had all the seniors come up and he gave them candy bars with balloons attached.  He then handed the microphone down the line so they could each say what they liked/disliked about jazz band.  Keaton said it taught him to wake up early in the mornings, but now he's looking forward to sleeping in again.

Their last song was a 'Carn-i-vale' hit.

Very hoppin' song! 

They all stood up and belted it out.

We will miss getting to watch Keaton play.

In other news:

The Titanic sank again for about the billionth time.

Here she is sinking the the icy depths of the living room couch.

I don't know why, but for Winston this never gets old.

I've had to erase many, many pictures he's taken documenting it on my camera.

On Tuesday we went to Winston's annual spring concert.  They sang "The Cat Came Back" and a couple of other songs I can't remember.

 Instead of the old stand-by of singing "Watermelon, watermelon" for the words that he couldn't remember to sing, he just plain old DIDN'T sing.  The whole concert, he didn't sing!  He just stood there and looked around, making faces.  (sigh). 

That's okay, he was cute standing up there anyway.

And we've got two or more years of this to go.

Also this week:  Tom was able to get his tractor fixed and we got another flower bed put in.  Got our monthly shopping done.  Garden's planted.  Been working with the pup, trying to teach her not to jump up on people.  Then the pup ripped up the fabric cover on our new lawn swing.  Bad Daisy! 

Kitty for dinner?

  Anyone?

Have a great week!