While everyone was visiting, we all attended the Okemos High School production of Kiss Me, Kate! As usual, the play was excellent.
We went to see the Lansing Civic Players' production of Annie Get Your Gun on May 16. It was a fun show, although the lead was a bit old for his part. One of our friends from Troop 109 was performing in the show, and we enjoyed watching him!
On May 17 the family split up. Rebekah went to Saginaw Valley State University for the Michigan State P.E.O. Convention. Rebekah is on the Cottey College committee. Mike and I went to the Motor City Comicon in Novi. Mike collects comics and manga, and has been saving his money for several months to buy goodies at the convention. Click here to see photos from the Motor City Comicon.
We went to the Williamston Theatre on Saturday night, May 30, to see their production Maidens, Mothers and Crones, Voices From Women of the Midwest. We had heard good reviews, and decided to go. The show was a bit uneven, but very good community theater. Some parts were extremely funny. This is the first part of a trilogy they are planning, and we intend to see the other two.
April 2008
We attend a performance of the Williamston Theatre's production of Hate Mail on April 3. Hate Mail is a very minimalist play, basically consisting of two actors reading mail they exchange with each other. It sounds odd, and it is, but it's also frequently hilarious. Highly recommended.
On April 4, 2008 we went to the Nokomis Learning Center in Okemos to participate in the second annual Chili Cook-Off and Storytelling. Mike cooked his Beef Jerky Chili for the event. There were a lot of people there, and eight different chilis. Mike won first place in the "Youth Chili" catefory, and tied for third place for "Hottest Chili". After eating chili, volunteers told stories about family gatherings and food. Mike told about the creation of Van Helsing Chili on a Troop 109 campout. A very enjoyable evening. Click here to see some photos from the dinner.
March 2008
Mike is the patrol leader for one of the new scout patrols. They have decided to be the Spartan patrol.
Mike and Michael went camping with Troop 109 to Yankee Springs Recreation Area. This was the first campout with our new scouts. The scouts practiced their orienteering skills. Click here to see the photo album from the trip.
On Thursday, March 27 we attended the Chief Okemos Council Ojibwas District recognition dinner. The dinner is held ever year at the Masonic Temple in Okemos. Mike and other Eagle Scouts from Troop 109 were the color guard, bringing in the flags and performing the opening ceremony. Click here to see some photos from the dinner.
On Saturday, March 30 Mike and Michael went to Novi to play WhirlyBall with Troop 109. What's WhirlyBall? It's a bit like basketball or jai-alai, but played in bumper cars. It's different, a lots of fun. Click here to see a video and some photos of WhirlyBall.
February 2008
Mike and Michael went with Boy Scout Troop 109 to the Snow Snake Ski and Golf Complex to go snow tubing. Click here to see the photo album from the trip.
January 2008
Mike completed his final Board of Review for Eagle Scout rank. His Eagle Court of Honor is scheduled for Sunday, May 4.
