Here's a Taste of Things to Come, Mom...

Here's a sampling of the pictures I took of Gary to send to my mom (Poopoo!) for the special b-day present she has up her sleeve for Gary. I took the first four on our deck.

Stinker!
Goober!
Cutie!
Silly!
Here's the sprayground that we've been playing at. I think we'll be spending alot of time here this summer. It's free, and Gary gets to play with alot of kids!!!!

Gabbin' on the Phone...

We got to talk to Grammy Kay tonight. The battery on our cordless phone gave out again, so we were forced to talk on the old phone I have in our bedroom for emergencies. I snapped this pic of Gary talking to Grammy cause he just looked so silly sacked out on our bed while talking. Joel said he looked like something out of a "Gidget" movie! HA!

Soggy Day Fun

Gary and I tried out his new rain boots today. They are a hit! They are also HUGE! I couldn't find any smaller sizes. But he'll probably get to wear them again next spring!!!!

Pictures from Rigoletto

As pictured from left to right: Steven Jepson as Marullo, James Valenti as the Duke, Joel as Count Ceprano, and Dan Stein as Borsa.
Dan and Joel in costume! (Aren't they cute?)
Close up of Joel.
Joel masked as he is when he and the other noblemen kidnap Gilda.

Joel had a wonderful time working for Opera Carolina in their production of Rigoletto. Recently, Joel (and Dan's wife, Stephanie) was fully accepted to Winthrop University to study with John Fowler. We are still waiting to hear on the financial aspects, but if all goes well, Joel will work on his Masters in Vocal Performance, to be completed in two years. Everybody, PLEASE PRAY FOR FINANCIAL AID!!!!