I have really been afraid to post because of the dang issues I have had with my blog.† Now Google is showing it as ‘dangerous’.† ::sighs::† I don’t think it is but Bill [my computer guy] is going to move it all to another server and that will completely clean it he said.
I just wanted to post some of Keilee’s “Little Women” pictures.† The play was wonderful and she did such a great job.† Seriously.† I wish I could have brought all of you along to see it.† It isn’t the long version of the book, but a shortened version.
It started off with the sisters lamenting over the lack of Christmas they will be having.† This is also where Marmee read the letter from Papa who is a Chaplain in the Civil War.† This is where you first see some of the ‘conflicts’ between Jo and Amy.† Keilee did such a wonderful job with her expressions.† Everyone commented on it.
Next is Jo trying to get Amy to ‘be more realistic’ in her fainting scene.† It has Amy trying to faint while searching for a safe place to fall.
Next is Jo’s play with Amy, Meg and Jo playing the roles.† This was so funny!
Next is the ball that Jo and Meg attend.† Amy and Beth stay behind but they do get to help their sisters get ready.† Then they do some dancing of their own.
The dance…
Next is the meeting of the Pickwick Society.† This part was so funny too.† At the end of this scene is where Jo allows Laurie to join much to Amy’s dismay.
Then Amy wants to go with them to a play but Jo doesn’t let her.† This is where Amy burns Jo’s book.† I could never get pictures of this because Keilee was pitching a fit and throwing things around and none of them were good.† When the older girls return from the play Jo looks for her book and Amy keeps saying she doesn’t have it.† Finally she admits she burned it and Jo goes crazy.† This was so intense each time I saw it.† Keilee and Jo did a fantastic job with this.
The last scene of Act 1 is where Amy falls through the ice and Jo talks to Marmee about her terrible temper.† Jo and Amy make up as the lights go down on Act 1.
Act 2 begins with a picnic with all the cast.† They play a game of Rigamarole where someone starts a story and the next person continues it.† It was a fun scene.† Also in these pictures are Jo telling the family her story got published. They were all so excited for her.
Unfortunately a telegram came with the bad news that Papa had been injured.† They all started getting Marmee ready to go to Papa.
Next is the girls, Laurie and Hannah reading/writing their letters to Marmee and Papa.† They did a great job with this.† It was sweet and touching and also funny.
Next is Beth getting sick and Amy being sent to live with Aunt March.† This was such a beautiful part of the play.
Beth recovers and Papa returns home for Christmas.† So this play spans 2 Christmases.† It is the March girls life for 1 year.
Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the play.
Keilee had so many people who came to see her perform.† Over 25!† She was just giddy and we both actually hated to see this play end.† She told me that more people told her what a great job she did than in any other play.† She was really brilliant.† [and yes I am a bit prejudiced] But she also works very hard on her roles.
We went out to eat with our dear friends after the last performance.† Fun was had by all.
I am so glad she had this experience.† Christmas is going to be small this year so I am so glad she had such fun.
I am sorta afraid to comment on anyone’s blogs until my issues are fixed.† Please know that I am reading…just commenting in my head!
The events that happened Friday just broke our hearts.† We came home from the school show and didn’t even know about it until my brother called.† We just sat in shock and watched on the only channel I get.† And prayed…we prayed a lot.† And still are praying.
I know I am hugging my girl tighter this week and trying to enjoy every single minute we have together.
Homeschooling rocks!
Karen
ìIf I didn’t care about doing right and didn’t feel uncomfortable doing wrong, I should get on capitally.î ~Louisa May Alcott “Little Women”
ìDear me! If only men and women would trust, understand and help as my children do, what a capital place `the world would be!î† ~Louisa May Alcott “Little Women”
all images are amazing. good to see all beautiful images.
I am so glad to see that the computer problem is fixed because every time I came over, it said that it was a dangerous site. You know, as a drama major, these pictures really speak to my heart. Oh, my! How wonderful it looks. Thank you for sharing them with us. Thank you for your prayers. You two, too, are always in our thoughts and prayers.
SO glad to see you back up! I will add you back to my sidebar, as my blog wasn’t letting people visit ME because of a ‘danger from homeschoolgirls.net.
Kei looks wonderfully at home on the stage. When she’s famous, I can say I have been following her career before she had one. 🙂
THANK YOU for posting these. I feel like I was able to be there! (And your site is working fine for me now, YAY!)
The photos are all amazing. I so wish we could have been there to see it!! I think it is so wonderful that Keilee has something that she loves so much and is so great at! And you are such a great mom to always find ways for her to participate in this!
Karen, I just LOVE the photos! Thanks for the synopsis of the scenes! Keilee looks amazing– so grown up, too! I wish we lived closer so we could come see her! I am SO glad you posted, friend. Hope you are well. Many {{HUGS}} coming your way!
Karen — I’m sorry you’ve been having such problems with your blog. I did notice that Google Chrome wouldn’t let me go to your site, and my husband told me to just email you instead! ha — I’m glad to see it back and up and working.
These pictures are priceless. I’m so glad she did so well – she looks beautiful!
I’m so pleased to see the pictures. What lovely costuming and what a lovely young lady. I wish we could have seen it!
Thanks for sharing all the pics, Karen. The girls and I have read Little Women twice and watched the movie several times…but I bet I read it half a dozen times when I was a girl. It’s definitely one of our favorites:) If only we were a little closer, we would have been there! Just know you are both in our thoughts:) Congratulations on another great performance. That Keilee has some an amazing talent and a sweet heart!
Thanks for sharing all the pictures. The play looked like it was wonderful. Congrats for her doing such a great job. Funny how everything moves at such a quick pace. We finished The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe just two weeks ago and we are already in the beginning planning stages of Aladdin. Trying to decide on a song to sing for auditions and a monologue. I hope you guys have a great Christmas.
Blessings
Diane
Isn’t it just amazing to watch our children do something that they love and are good at? It brings me such joy. She has worked so hard over the years at her craft and her passions shines through in every single photo. Congratulations! Does she have her next play lined up???
Aah! I think it ate my comment! Anyway, I hope things get fixed with your blog soon. I’m reading on my iPhone because my laptop wouldn’t open it.
Looks like Keilee had a wonderful time…I’m so happy about that 🙂
I know what you mean about Fridays events…I feel the same. Hugs to you Karen!
Hi Karen
Awesome play! She looks like such a natural. 🙂 I feel like I am getting so immune to violent disasters that nothing surprises me. It’s horrible. I’m waiting for Jesus to return!
The play looks wonderful! I wish we lived even remotely close enough to have watched it. We were thinking about you two this week and hoping it went well.
I’m viewing your blog on my phone because it I blocked everywhere else for me. I hope he can fix it soon. We miss regular posts from you!
Tell Keilee congratulations on finishing the play and on such a great performance.
I hope everything gets worked out. I had to change servers to see your blog today. What wonderful pictures! She did a great job.
Blessings, Dawn