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Hola!

Another weekend, equals more days closer to spring and summer! (OK, I know, officially it IS spring.) Yesterday was amazing; I think it was over 90 degrees here. The kids went swimming, of course. First, it was a Library Day, followed by a Swimming Day.

Then last night was our church activity, a family dinner and Ballroom Dance Show. All in one day! Whew.

I bring up the dinner/Ballroom Dance Show activity, because that is my “job” right now in church, organizing the activities and making them happen. THIS time, we had a dance group come perform for us.

There is a group of high school students, all from this county so they are still pretty spread out, who ballroom dance. They practice every Saturday for 2 hours, and they perform each weekend for different groups around the county. It is quite a time commitment for them--they are really 'into it.' They also go each summer to BYU Ballroom Dance week, where they are taught by not only the university dance staff, but also national and international ballroom dance champions. Their show last night included the Charelston, different waltzes, the Tango, Fox Trot, and different routines to musical medleys: Fiddler on the Roof, Singin’ in the Rain, and Bye Bye Birdie. It was a really good show!

(Not to mention that because of my personal efforts, we did NOT run out of food. This is a very big deal, since my experience – or lack thereof – has not always yielded that result…Ha! I believe a good time was had by all.)

Frank, on the other hand, took a little road trip and drove…to MAINE yesterday! Yes, it was only a 2-hour drive or so. He said the kids would really love this drive—lots of lighthouses, and beaches with tide pools and rocks to climb. (OK, he didn’t actually see THIS lighthouse…but you get the idea.)

Have a great week! Love, Kari

(P.S. The kids swimming photo was actually a year ago in the Agua Azul River in Palenque, Mexico. I--gasp--did NOT take my camera to the pool yesterday!)