Skip to main content

Patriotic

Every February the 5th graders at my children's school do a Patriotic Program. It is a wonderful program. This year, we did not have a 5th grader, but luckily our boys were able to still participate. Austin was asked to be the flag bearer and he sang in the High School Chamber Choir. Isn't he handsome? Alex also sang several songs, recited the 10 commandments, part of the Declaration of Independence and got to be on the stage as a worker. He was thrilled! Okay the make-up bugged him, but everything else was pure heaven! He was in a scene with the founding fathers who talked about each person in the country that the freedom would benefit. It was a great night and my heart was filled with pride for my children and joy as I sang the songs of my country's past. I think there was some sadness too, as I hope our country does not deviate from what it was established to be.
 

 

 

 
Posted by Picasa

Comments

The Stanley's said…
You are so lucky to be able to have your kids attend a school like that. You'd never see anything like it in the public school system. I loved hearing about the program and would have really enjoyed being there. Too bad they can't travel around and perform it for their neighboring schools!
February 23, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Dione said…
What school does your kids go to? APA? I'm very impressed. And yes, your boys are very handsome!
February 23, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations to Austin and Alex, and to their parents. Outstanding boys representing a great country.
February 23, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Did I just hear that?

Today I was at W*lM*rt and I had the WEIRDEST experience. I can't wait to hear what you all have to say about it. I was at the self check out and the worker that handles those came over to Nini and put her hands on Nini's cheeks and literally put her nose against Nini's nose. Okay....don't know you, plus it is serious cold and flu season. I pulled the cart back quickly. The lady was talking to Nini and asking her how old she was and telling her how cute she is (she is that). Then she said to me, "where did you get her from?" That question threw me. I have been asked where she is from, what nationality she is, but never, "where did you get her from?" I said China, but was thinking, "does she think I got her from a store or something?" This was just the beginning of what was the MOST outrageous conversation I have ever been apart of. She asked me her name. I told her and she said, "Thank you! It makes me so happy to hear that name."...
17 comments
Read more

Maylin's room

Here is an update on painting. The doors continue to be a nightmare. We don''t have doors on the girls bathroom and no doorknobs on any of the other doors. Hopefully next week. I love everything else. Many of you asked about the glaze in the kitchen. It is an oil based glaze that comes in black, white, brown. You roll it on with a small roller and then take it off with a rag, by blotting it. You can make it darker or lighter depending on how much you put on and how much you take off. Here are pictures of Maylin's room. I was scared to make a change with 2 colors, but I think I like it. I don't know if you can tell but on the pink paint it is a wash (first white swirly, then pink) with light white flowers like the top pink ones. I picked words to go around her room that may inspire her. The Chinese translation is underneath. Of course, we used Meng, that was her first name...Meng ni and they called her Nini. The words are in vinyl and the flowers were painted using a pa...
17 comments
Read more

Happily ever after

NieNie Dialogues: April 15, 2019 Christian is the most important person in Stephanie's life. She made this post about him. She wrote about how much she loved him and he loved her. Every year she dedicates a song to him as they enter another year as husband and wife. She said, "Everyday I pray to God, thanking him for Christian. I thank God that he is my husband, my protector, and greatest defender. I thank God that Christian loves and respects me.......And I thank God that I will be with Christian forever and even to infinity and beyond." I am not married, but I related to this post because I love my dad. He is my protector and my provider. He really takes care of our family. He is so great. I can tell my mom loves him too. Even though it embarrasses me, I love to watch my parents hug and kiss. I am glad we are sealed together. After reading this post, I decided I needed to write in my journal characteristics I want in a husband. These are the things I wrote: Must l...
Post a Comment
Read more