Drive-by Blogging
japra | Jun 01, 2009 | Comments 21
Anniversary Picnic at Valley Gardens, England.
- Mr. DJ and I celebrated our 17th Anniversary last weekend by taking Trudy and Roxi for a picnic at Valley Garden in Windsor Great Park.
- My parents are here for a two-week visit.
- We have 10 days before the movers come to pack up our stuff for the move to The Hague.
- Movers are still waiting for approval from Mr. DJ’s company, so still in a little bit of limbo in terms of actual move date.
- Roxi won the 8th Grade Drama award and one of the 8th Grade Maths (Geometry) awards at her school’s ceremony on Friday. She also received a silver certificate in the UK Intermediate Maths Challenge and passed her LAMDA Level 5 drama exam with merit.
- In addition, Roxi was asked to play the opening music for the awards ceremony. She played her own arrangement of three songs: “For Good” from the musical Wicked, “Superman” by Five for Fighting, and “Apologize” by One Republic.
- Last Middle School Dance was Friday. Two of Roxi’s friends came over to get ready.
- Roxi sat her Level 4 ABRSM voice exam on Saturday. She sang three accompanied songs (one in Italian), one a capella, plus did some sight singing and theory work.
- Finals are this week, M-W.
- Roxi and her “Seasons of Love” group will be reprising their act at the 8th grade graduation on Thursday. Roxi also will be playing one song with her jazz band.
- It’s been so warm here! It’s too hot in the conservatory, though. We’ve had to hang a curtain between it and the main part of the house. Every day, the jarred candle on our dining room table melts.
- The leasing company has shown our rental house five times in the last week. There is another showing tomorrow.
- As much as I love England, I can’t wait to be in our house in The Hague. Really, I just want to be done with the move and all the details of it!
Filed Under: Blog • Expat Life • Featured • Parenting
About the Author: JaPRA is an expat Texan living in England with her husband (Mr. DJ), their 17-year old daughter (Roxi), and their dog Trudy.
Wow! That is a lot to have on at the moment! I don’t know how you managed to find time to blog!
Happy anniversary! Is that ‘dating’ or ‘wedding’ anniversary?
Your poor thing! But as I read your posts there are definitely more pros as there are cons, so you’re ahead of the game overall.
Moving is traumatic for everyone, but I think the woman of the house always pays through the nose, so to speak, much more so than any other family member. Hang in there! It’ll all be over soon.
Jane
Just take a moment to breath.
Wow! Congrats to Roxi! We’ve been wrapping up 8th grade too – my son wouldn’t even consider going to the dance though.
Okay, my 17th anniv was Saturday – was that yours too? We went to Uncle Julio’s (just opened in Boca) – we felt like we were back in Texas!
I have a new business idea – bring A/C to Europe!!!
8th grade sounds a lot more demanding than I remember it! Wow!
So glad you have such a short time before the move to agonize–once it gets going all will seem better, I’m sure. Can hardly wait to hear more about the new place!
Happy Anniversary! You have so much going on right now, I can’t wait to find out how your move goes!
p.s. Watched “Lost in Austen” with my girlfiends – LOVED IT!
Happy Anniversary! You are so busy, it’s a stressful time, moving. Congrats to Roxi, what a talented girl! Very impressive and busy herself.
Roxi definitely sounds like what we call a triple threat (my daughter is in theater too.) She sounds incredibly talented and you must be really proud.
I know all about the upheaval of moving and don’t envy you. Can’t wait to hear about your new adventures.
Wow you’ve had a busy week! Happy Anniversary and congrats to Roxi on all her achievements.
Good luck with the move. :)
Thinking of you! Breathe deeply and say your prayers. All will be well…xoxMimsy
Nice way to celebrate you 17th anniversary. Hope you are having fun wuth your parents.
Congrats to Roxi on her achievements. You must be so proud.
As for the upcoming move – I can totally relate. I hope everything goes smooth
Sharon
I just stopped by to let you know I just tagged you as one of my favorite blogs. I hope you’ll stop by my blog to pick up the rules so you can play too.
Happy Anniversary, JaPRA!
Yay, Roxi! What a bunch of fun times.
I’m excited to learn all about your new area.
The candle MELTS? Man, that IS hot!
Best of luck with the move.
Have not been to The Hague (why “the” – I’ve been to “the” London) but I imagine it’s smaller size would be a big difference than London. Is Paris the nearest big city?
I’m looking forward to when your life calms down, too! I miss seeing you around, and can’t wait for all of the new photos/stories from your Den Haag adventure.
Tell Roxi I said CONGRATS, please. She is such a wow.
Wow! Congratulations on so much – anniversary and all of Roxi’s impressive achievements. Good luck getting everything done before the big move.
Busy, busy, busy!!!
Beautiful photo.
Congratulations to Roxi!
I calculate you’re 4 days off moving now, best wishes, hope it goes smoothly, I look forward to hearing about your new home and new cultural experiences.
You have been through so much! I hope you’re having a good time with your folks. Happy Anniversary, late!
So sad to see you go, though. Yet, it would be interesting to follow you through your journey to yet another country. Good luck. And your daughter is very talented.
Great stuff Roxi !What an honour to play the opening music especially your own arrangement Well done and best wishes !
Looking forward to Dutch travelogues JAPRA also Hope your parents enjoy their stay