Lambs being led to the slaughter

As I crossed the threshold to work today, I couldn't help feel like I was a lamb being led to the slaughter. Why did three days of vacation feel like a lifetime? Why does Christmas seem so far when I know it is going to sneakup on me in what feels like 2 days.

Wow - where have I been?

You probably think that I have fallen off the face of the earth. Not so!!! This year Maddie started school (UPK) and goes for a 1/2 day in the a.m. David is now a know-it-all Kindergartener!!! They are so old I can't stand it!

School is......school.

This fall I did my FIFTEENTH show with EPAC...."Rocky Horror Show". I have never had so much fun in my life. I love being the music director there! This was not a shadow cast performance (with the movie in the background). It was fully staged, set, live band (which rocks, not that I am partial), dancing and the whole nine yards.

Now we are into the chaotic holiday season of "I Want That". Ahhhh... I remember the days when they didn't talk and our TV viewing was not interrupted by a chorus of desire.

Excuse me while I reminisce.............

I need to post more often....

Sorry, I am so caught up in my stamping blog, that I forget to post here.

It has been a nice relaxing summer, and I have been able to enjoy spending time with the kids. As always, I have been involved @ EPAC. I have already completed one show - "Bohemian Rhapsody". We took 2 Queen albums, "Day At the Races" and "Night at the Opera" and put them to the stage. No dialoge - all music. It really was quite an undertaking.

I have also been doing the Summer Kids Theater Workshop. We are doing "Little Shop of Horrors." 90 kids, 5 casts!! YEESH! Anyway, there are some supremely talented kids, and next week is show week. I'M GETTING NERVOUS!!!!!

The Little Band that Could

Well, we survived a quick and furious trip to Virginia Beach for competition. We stayed in an awesome hotel, and the kids did great!!! Here are the results:

Marching Band/Guard - 1st place, Excellent
Jazz Band - 1st place, Excellent
Drumline - 1st place, Excellent
Concert Band - Excellent

AND......

Brendan DeVito received Outstanding Jazz Soloist for his Bari Sax solo. He was one of 4 soloists recognized in the high school category with 15 schools participating - small and large!!!

I will be updating with pictures later!

American Idol Here I Come - Click Here!!!

Right click (PC) or Ctrl-click to open the sound file in a seperate window. Keep this window open for Lyrics.
PLEASE DON'T LAUGH AT MY SINGING ;-) The point of the competition is for the writing - not the singing (I HOPE!)

When I heard about the AI Songwriter competition, I knew I had to enter and try. As the old saying goes, you never know unless you try.......

DREAM
Words and Music by Kris Gilbert
© 2007

Verse 1:
It starts with a spark,
then into a fire.
The dreams that are in your mind
are what your heart desires.
Reaching for the highest hills,
reaching for the stars,
On wings of hope,
anything is possible!

Chorus:
Dream big, dream high!
Take charge of the moment
and reach for the sky!
Dream big, dream high!
Dare to walk among the stars,
just spread your wings and fly!

Verse 2:
One small wish,
turns into one small dream;
and soon it all
becomes a reality.
Even when the mountains
of life get in the way.
Just find your voice within your self and say.....

Chorus:
Dream big, dream high!
Take charge of the moment
and reach for the sky!
Dream big, dream high!
Dare to walk among the stars,
just spread your wings and fly!
Oh, spread your wings and fly!


“A capella” Gospel-style verse:
It starts with a spark,
then into a fire.
The dreams that are in your mind
are what your heart desires.
Reaching for the highest hills,
reaching for the stars,
On wings of hope,
anything is possible!

Chorus
Dream big, dream high!
Take charge of the moment
and reach for the sky!
Dream big, dream high!
Dare to walk among the stars,
just spread your wings and fly!

Finally......

After 8 long weeks, Hello Dolly has said goodbye. Although I will miss the cast, I am looking forward to a break. Not to mention, I am looking forward to spring break!!!! Gosh I feel like it's been forever since our last vacation, and the students have been OUT OF CONTROL. A good break will do us all well.

Knucklehead!

So this morning, I was fussing with my son's hair, and there was something in it. I picked it out and he goes, "What is it?? Is that my knuckle?" I go, "David, show me where your knuckle is." He points to his head and says, "Right here mommy.....knucklehead." (DH calls him knucklehead as his nickname sometimes)

I about peed my pants.