True Talent

Alliana and AJ performed in the talent show this year.  They sang a song that is one their friends know and has a beautiful meaning, Firework.  We had a blast from the preparation to the final show. 

Here is a fun video of the kids going a bit crazy after non-stop practice.

And here was the big show! 

They had a blast with the face paints and loved receiving flowers at the end.  They loved that their friends joined in to sing along.  There was a bit of problem with the sound...  AJ's microphone was very quiet, but Alli found a creative solution (that AJ wasn't crazy about) :).

Mr. Business Man

AJ, Megan, Alliana, Victor and I were hanging out at an ice cream shoppe after school, having gotten a special treat for Alli's 11th Birthday.  I took the opportunity to discuss the upcoming science fair with Megan.  I thought it would be great if Alli and AJ did a project together as it would be there last chance ever (this is the one and only year they will ever be at the same school due to their age difference).

I showed the form to Megan and AJ walked up to the table.  He said, "I'll fill it out" and whipped out a Sharpie marker from his shorts pocket.  He started filling out the form like a little business man making a sale.  It was sooooo cute.  You could see how much he loved having this marker in his pocket. 

Later he made sure that if he ever lost this Sharpie he could get a replacement.  We bought our first replacement yesterday. :)