That Thing You Do

A look through the singing career of my girl. 

Since the Irish dance thing didn't really take off, we got Meri voice lessons instead.  That seemed to really click with her.  

And it gave me opportunities to make her some performance outfits even at age 8.

and even MORE outfits to make for her!  She performed the song "Tomorrow" from the movie Annie, at the reception of my niece, Naomi.  That had been and always will be Naomi's favorite movie and Meri worked hard to learn it at her voice lessons.  Oh and she was a flower girl.

Later on, as she got into high school, she was the yodeler in a variety show.  Her choir director at school warned her to not get TOO into yodeling as it could damage her voice.  REALLY?!  maybe...

But she did a good job on it.

And I made her outfit.

Then last summer, she performed at a couple county fairs to win the honor of singing at the State Fair.

And I made her dress.

ONE of her three performances at the Iowa State Fair.  She didn't dress up for that one, but I did bring the silver dress JUST in case...  When she realized how casual the performance area was, she opted not to change her clothes.

So anyway, Meri is talented young lady who will go places.  

Probably just to her room to avoid us, but it's a place.

and then of course with the Belle play this past week.

We got a letter to attend the NHS (National Honor Society) induction of new members last night.  Meri was already a member. see below...  But they wanted people to attend and fill the audience.  So I did.  Robb stayed home with the boy.  Leon has a limited number of performances that he can stand per week.  or we can stand.  I know it has to do with standing...

But here is Meri when she was inducted a year or so ago.

and here she was last night, supporting the new members as a Senior member.

I'm proud of that girl.  

Can't wait to see what she does with the wonderful talents God has give her.