I downloaded some pictures and discovered a photo of Bailee and our Halloween display.
She had a great time carving her pumpkins, but I want to draw attention to her feet. Eleven years old and we STILL cannot keep shoes on this kid!
One of the best things about this month has been watching Bailee turn into a voracious reader. She has really gotten turned on to books, and has chosen them over her usual television shows. WHAT A TRIUMPH! Needless to say, the teachers in the family are thrilled. Since I continue to feel under the weather, I have also been devoting a great deal of time to reading. I just finished H.G. Well's "War of the Worlds." Very, very creepy! It reminded me more of the Tom Cruise version (which I have only seen clips of) than the old version we used to watch with my dad. I SHOULD have read this at Halloween time.
Diana was finally able to get her Swine Flu shot at the last clinic held this week. Mom and I are still unprotected, but at least the two people most at risk in our household have gotten the vaccine. I hope that mom can qualify for the next clinic. I was vaccinated at BYU back in the day (the 70s) when we last had a Swine Flu outbreak, so am hoping I still have some immunity to protect me.
After months of preparation, Bailee's gifted and talented group put on their big program - NIGHT OF THE NOTABLES. Bailee did her presentation and report on ballerina Maria Tallchief. Not only was she one of the first Native American prima ballerinas, she also taught Bailee's ballet teacher (Becky Gili) after her retirement. We made a costume for her to represent Ms. Tallchief's signature role in the ballet FIREBIRD. It was a great night, and we were really proud of her.
This past weekend, Bailee spent a good deal of time hanging up posters for THE NUTCRACKER. Most businesses were very sweet about doing so. Several managers glanced at the poster and then looked at her and exclaimed, "Hey! That's you!" Being Clara has definitely open more doors for getting those posters displayed I think. She has a week off of dance (well, she has to practice at home of course) and she can certainly use it. She is SO tired! This role has been a real challenge for her. She's loving it of course, being the dance addict she is. However, it is very strange to see her face plastered all over. She gets embarrassed, especially when people notice that she's the girl on the poster. She's having to deal with a little celebrity The younger dancers always get excited when they see her out and about. She's learning to be gracious and kind to them (though she insists that "This is embarrassing!"). Poor kid. My heart just bleeds for her. NOT!
We only have two days of school this week. It doesn't seem possible that it is already Thanksgiving time! We're planning our usual intimate Thanksgiving here at home with just the immediate family. With our very public and people oriented jobs, the peace and quiet is a nice change. We'll catch a few movies, avoid Black Friday, and do some holiday decorating. I'm sure that a great many naps will be the chief order of business. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and that you are all healthy and happy!
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