Busy busy busy. That's life in the Remmers household. We keep hoping things will slow down, but somehow they don't.
October 10
Dan and Margie enjoyed a rare treat on Columbus Day--beautiful weather and a chance to go on a nice bike ride.
But then it was back the old grindstone of work, school, church, plays, cub scouts, boy scouts, bell choir for Lyn, piano for John, and, well, you know the drill.
October 14
We went to see Signature Theatre's production of the new Disney musical, Freaky Friday. It was a bit of a juggle, as Margie also had Pack Meeting that night. She got there just after the opening number.
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| "Look, ma! I finally got a Tony!" Just kidding. Margie was excited to stand so close to the real thing, though, which Signature won a few years ago for best regional theater. |
October 15
We held our annual Pumpkin Party. This year we changed it up a little and did a "tasting menu", instead of a sit down dinner. It was very yummy and a lot of fun.
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| Super cute food signs! |
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| Sour pumpkins and pumpkin spice almonds. |
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| Savory pumpkin items. |
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| Sweet pumpkin items. |
October 18
We hosted a Family History information night presented by one of the Family History consultants from our church. It was very interesting.
October 22
Dan and Margie attended the wedding of a good theatre friend of Margie's. After so many funerals this year, it was nice to be able to get together with folks for a happier occasion.
October 24
Margie attended a live TV broadcast of an interview with Presidential candidate, Gary Johnson. She had never done anything like that before, and it was fascinating.
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| This is how Margie felt about the election. She was grateful there was a third option. |
October 25
Dan, Margie and John attended a STEM Family Night, which was an opportunity to learn more about the special program John's in at school. We had to do a bit of juggling that night, too, as Margie had been asked to sing at a special military fireside at the same time. Luckily, it was just across the street, so she was able to sneak out, go sing, and sneak back in.
October 28
Margie got to join with Lyn and her theatre class for a field tip to the local elementary school, where they put on a performance of the student-written play, Claire and the Characteristic Choo-Choo. Lyn played the title character and lead(!), who rode the train learning about things like responsibility, resilience, team work, gratitude, and respect. It was very cute!
Also that night was the church Halloween party. As usual, our kids came up with super creative costumes all on their own. This year, I'm told it's a nod to the video game Undertale (which neither of them play). Lyn is Napstablook (as "Dapper Blook"), and John is sans. He was going to do a full mask, but it's not allowed at the church Halloween party, so Margie just helped decorate his glasses. Lyn had an alternate "church" version of her costume, too, that didn't cover her face.
For actual Halloween, they joined with Lyn's friend Sherrie, who has hosted a Halloween party ever since they were little. They all agreed it would be their final year trick-or-treating. I'd say it's about time!
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| Here are pictures with the originals--I'd say they did a pretty good job! |
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| This is the actual Halloween version, which included a full face mask. |
November 1
Margie started a 12-week business class in entrepreneurship. It is a certificate program through LDS Business college, and while it has been really challenging, it's also been really helpful!
November 2
Dan started his round of dental visits to fix a tooth he injured in a weird accident. He had just finished unloading some items at LTA, which required the passenger seat to be down all the way. He pulled the lever to put it up and it hit him in the face, damaging his tooth at the root, causing it to die and require a root canal, as well as additional correction.
November 5 and 12
Margie and John participated in the annual Scouting For Food. It was Margie's first time serving as Cubmaster, and it was a trial by fire, but it all worked out in the end. By the time we were done, our local food bank was full to over flowing!
November 6
Dan and Margie attended the memorial for a dear theatre friend who died earlier this year. Afterwards, they, along with John, helped serve food. Lyn had to stay home due to her bell choir rehearsal.
November 10
Flowers for Algernon opened at Edison High School. The kids did a great job. Lyn was onstage as one of the "giggly girls" (classmates) who attended Charlie's school for the mentally challenged, while John ran the spotlight.
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November 11
Once each season, teen critics from around the Washington DC area are invited to review an Edison drama performance for a writing and awards program called The Cappies. Cappie critics are treated to a full dinner, in addition to their ticket, and for the third year in a row, Margie has helped put on this dinner. This year, Margie and her partner, Rozey, were asked to put on a "bakery" theme to match the bakery that Charlie works at in the show. We decided to make meatloaf "cupcakes" (meatloaf "cake" with mashed potato "frosting"), served in individual cupcake boxes. It was a huge hit!
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| In addition to the "cupcakes", Margie made flower vegetable dips. |
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| We labeled the boxes "Donner's Bakery" to match the bakery in the show. There were Original, Vegan and Gluten Free options. |
November 14
With the fall production now behind us, it was time to turn our attention to the One Act Festival. Lyn auditioned and got cast as "Norma" in one of the productions, Five Stages of Heartbreak. Margie was hired by the drama teacher to supervise the rehearsals so she doesn't have to be there. It's kind of boring, but it's also kind of neat to be hanging around and getting to know the kids. The shows will run the last week in January.
November 17
Margie attended a fun night of Ladies Bunco. She has fond memories of attending a similar group with her mom when she was young, so she jumped at the chance to play with a neighborhood group.
November 18
Lyn attended a planning party for the Young Women at church. They had a fun dinner and planned all their activities for the coming year. Meanwhile, Dan and Margie attended a book signing reception for a friend from church who had written a book with her dad. It was interesting to learn how their family had been transformed via a specific letter writing strategy to missionary loved ones out in the field. Check out the book Letters from Home on Amazon.
November 19
Margie attended a full day of Cub Scout training called Pow Wow. It was very interesting and she learned a LOT. Meanwhile, John attended his first rehearsal for A Christmas Carol at LTA, where he'll be running sound. In the evening, we all headed to the 80th birthday party of our dear friend, Dan Maher. It was a lot of fun.
November 24
We had a quiet Thanksgiving here at home. We never invite anyone over, because we figure no one wants Thanksgiving without turkey. Instead, we wait for an invitation. Usually we get one from Dan's sister, but we didn't this year, so Margie got to make the whole spread vegetarian. It was still a ton of food, and we were tired and stuffed!
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| Our festive table. |
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| A plate of deliciousness. |
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| Vegan Coconut Pumpkin Pie. |
November 27
Yesterday we attended a baptism in the morning. That was followed by another trip to LTA. Margie dragged Dan there to help with some storage shelves that needed adjusting. He stayed and helped with organizing supplies and clean up. John, meanwhile, was supposed to be attending cue-to-cue. Unfortunately, the sound board cut out and they sent him home. Good thing Dan and Margie were still there!
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| John with the cast and crew. |
November 28
Today, John went Home Teaching for the first time. This is a program in the church where men (14 and up) are assigned to visit a family and check in to see how they are doing and if they need anything. They usually deliver some kind of spiritual message as well. It's pretty exciting to see him step up into this leadership role. He, along with his companion (an adult), have been assigned three families to check in on once per month. In the evening, he and Dan attended another dress rehearsal at LTA.
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