Kei eats, sleeps and breathes theatre.† She has loved it since she could walk and talk.† We try to take advantage of everything our semi-small town offers.† She has been in 9 plays and is about to audition for the 10th.† We are doing Annie right now.
Last week was Camp Princess.† She had such a blast.† It is a week long theatre camp with the show on Friday night.† This is her second year to attend.† Every day she I dropped her off at the theatre she was just giddy.† When I take pictures of her onstage, her face just glows.† I don’t think I have ever loved an activity that way.
On stage they did several exercises they did at Camp.† This one was “open your mouth as wide as you can”. 🙂
After the show she posed with Brian.† He is the director of the entire Bethel University Theatre Program.† She told him to remember her name because she would be there in 7 years.† [only 7 years????!!!]
Kei was so happy that Livvy was able to come.
And of course her BIGGEST fan!
It was an amazing experience for her.
So you wonder what to do with extra tomatoes?† Try this..Tomato Pie.† I promise it is so yummy you will almost faint!
Tomato Pie
4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 (9-inch) prebaked deep dish pie shell
1 cup grated mozzarella
1 cup grated cheddar
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the tomatoes in a colander in the sink in 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for 10 minutes.
Layer the tomato slices, basil, and onion in pie shell. Season with salt and pepper. Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise together. Spread mixture on top of the tomatoes and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
To serve, cut into slices and serve warm.
†Kei found time this week to catch minnows in the creek…
Work on learning a hand stand.
Playing Frisbee with Nomad.† Look at his face!!!!
Going to see Harry Potter! [Bring tissues!]
Kei will never know a world without Harry Potter.† When she was 7 she dressed up for the final book release as Hermione and won 1st place!
Of course in the midst of our busy week she still had “Annie” practice!
WHEW!!!† What a week.† I am so in awe of you Moms with more than one child.†
Homeschooling Rocks!
Karen
If you really want to help the American theater, don’t be an actress, dahling. Be an audience. ~Tallulah Bankhead
I am so sorry I have not been by in so long! We have been busy and sick….
Wow, the theatre camp looks so fun! It’s so wonderful that Kei has found her passion in life! And I admire how you do whatever it takes to keep her involved in it. You are such a great mom!!
That Tomato Pie looks awesome, too! It’s funny because I thought that was something we just had around here, though around here we make it different…so I have to try that! I LOVE tomatoes!!
Annie is my favorite play! I love it! I love the floor in the room she is rehearsing in too!! The room reminds me of Al’s Diner from Happy Days for some reason! lol! What role does she have in Annie?
Great photos Karen! You always manage to capture the joy. I love that. I know it can’t be easy juggling work, homeschooling lessons, theater practice, etc. but you seem to do it in a way that brings out the joy in your child. It is very cool to be able to see our children grow through these posts. I wonder if someday I will be purchasing tickets to see her on broadway…..that would be so cool.
What a great week! So good to see the joy in Kei’s face 🙂
Ah, the JOY, the JOY on your girl’s face! Yes, she is in her element, utterly. How beautiful to know yourself so well and be driven by such fine fireÖ how inspiring Kei is. I am so thrilled for you, proud and loving Mama! How wonderful you get to be part of her journey. Oh, I would hug you both right now, but my arms just won’t reach across all that water and all that land. (Tho’ I’ve tried).
So imagine hugs coming your way in the clouds and in the wind. Okay?
Tomato pie, too. Karen, you have outdone yourself! 🙂
Sounds like an awesome week! Love the pictures! I posted a link to some harry potter dress ups I though Kei might like from a party my girls went to last year. LOVE the frisbee picture of Nomad, that is an amazing shot! Hugs xoxox
Ahhhhhh. we laughed SO hard at the pic of Nomad! Oh, I hurt now, that just is too funny.