POTIFER

 Back in February, the 24th to be exact, Nathan Agle had a birthday and I wrote:

Nathan fills his extra hours these days performing in a school musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He plays BOTH Potipher and the Baker.

I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't steal the show!

 

Well, he did: Here's some photos sent in from closing night sent in from his Uncle Dennis who wrote, "

The show was very impressive. Nathan as Potiphar and the Baker was hilarious. Standing ovation on closing night.

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Potifer and wife.

Potifer and cast members plus a couple of siblings!

ARTS AND CRAFTS IN IOWA

Here's some things going on at the Lancaster's.

 

 Here's a photo of the mirror I decorated with shells from the dollar store. It's hanging in the pantry.

 

 
This picture is of some tea pots attached to the side of our garage. I would have liked to put them on trees but Turbo, our cat, is a mighty hunter and would raid the "bird houses" often.

The orange thing is a suet feeder filled with different color yarn for the birds to make nests out of.  Don't know if it will work but we saw it in our Birds & Bloom magazine.

JUST A PRETTY GIRL IN FRANCE

France does have some beautiful women, doesn't it?

 

 

SOME EXCITING NEWS FROM DAVIS

He's a man of many talents.  Davis shares this experience with us.

Hello, I have something for the blog. Yesterday, I went to a state competition and took first place. I'll detail the event now:

I awoke at 5 A.M. in order to make it to the opening of the competition in Jordan, Utah. The competition was a TSAwhich stands for Technological Student Association)State Competition at the Jordan Technical Application Center in Jordan, Utah. I had the opportunity to compete in two events: The Technical Drawing and Application event, and the Engineering 3D CAD, competition.

Due to some difficulties in getting people to arrive in time, we missed the opening exercises, but we still made it in time for the competitions. I reached the room for my first competition, and then discovered I was a part of the group that every tournament, regardless of type or location, must have; the neglected and misplaced group. So, my 10 competitors and I were shuffled around for a good half hour before we finally could start.

Technical Drafting is a fairly simple event; you merely take a test on the subject of drafting (identifying components of a part, size and tolerance values and such) and after the test, you have 90 minutes to draft the image of an object they give you. I was given an isometric (3D view) of an object and instructed to make an orthographic (front, side and top view of the object) version of it that was accurate and drawn with the correct line types and such. (I'll send an image of it next.)

 

(Sorry: No matter what I did, I could not turn the picture horizontal.--Grandma)

Afterwards, I got a nice sack lunch they provided with a ham sandwich and drink before rushing off to my next competition. This one, unfortunately, didn't go as well for me. It was a Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) competition, and I was instructed to make and animate a watch within 4 hours. Sounds simple enough, but I was unable to complete the task with a high amount of proficiency (I suppose I have a new thing to work on) Still, even though I lost, I did learn some more about CAD from this competition and I believe that is what's important.

Still, after sitting like a zombie in front of a computer screen for a few hours (and, thankfully, had dinner dropped off by one of my team mates) it was time for the award ceremony. We pilled into an auditorium and played everyone's favorite game: the waiting game! My club in the course of the tournament, managed to snag Bronzes in 5 competitions, against the huge amount of competitors they were up against. And, I managed to take First place in the Technical Drawing competition, qualifying me for the National Competition in Orlando, Florida. Fun fact: the medals are actually made of wood; very unusual design, but cost effective.

All in all, I managed to make it home in one piece and I believe it was a successful Wednesday. 

 

Congratulations to you Davis for such a wonderful accomplishment!

St. Patty's day follow-up

Update from Rhiannon:

Since St. Patrick's Day was on a Sunday everyone wore green to church and we enjoyed hearing Eddy speak at sacrament meeting, (his lucky day!) After church the kids went on a hunt to find what the wee folk had left them.  They each got a new pair of shoes (thanks to the leprechaun helpers who made the shoes ;) and green and gold candy in each shoe.

 

 Archer

 Declan

 Quinton

 McCoy

 

Then the kids helped decorate and set the table and we had a lovely meal of corned beef and cabbage, roasted red potatoes with rosemary and olive oil, orange molasses carrots, bread and butter. To drink we had limeade and the traditional green milk.

 

 Zaynzley is patiently waiting.

 

 as is Archie and Declan

 

 Corned beef and cabbage

 

  orange molasses carrots and roasted red potatoes with rosemary and olive oil

 

  We watched Darby O'Gill and the little people while the kids ate their candy.  It was a good St. Patrick's Day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB SANDERS

Happy birthday to Bob, today who obviously enjoys shave ice, but did you know he is becoming a yoga expert! He's very dedicated and devoted to yoga. I'm talking daily, daily, daily.

 

Recently in Hawaii.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

 

Check out this cute leprechaun (McCoy).

(And be sure and look at Coppelia's birthday update below)

 

COPPELIA 'S BIRTHDAY UPDATE

Here's a report from Coppelia on her special day:

 

This birthday was one of the best I have ever had. It started with my husband getting a flight home from Florida a day early so he could be with me. It was a tough journey--a late night flight and a flight attendant spilt a glass of wine down his back.  But, he made it and got to be the first one to wish me happy birthday. What a guy!

In the morning, Sophie, Aria and I went to a day spa and had pedicures and facials.

 (If I had to guess, Sophie's toes, Coppelia's and Aria's)

 

We had strawberry shortcake and cream for my B-day cake. I got earrings, workout and a great candle. And just when I thought it couldn’t get to be a better afternoon the doorbell rang with gorgeous flowers and chocolates. Thank you Mom and Dad Padgett.

 It was a blast. Then we got home to see the new suits that Davis bought with his Dad.  The boys put up my café lights on the back deck and took down all the Christmas lights.

To make things even better it was a birthday of accomplishment. The day before I finished my novel. I am a whole 10 pounds down from January. And JP learned to ride a bike. It is a busy world.

I am very blessed to have good health and loving people around me. Thank you all. Coppelia

Sounds like a wonderful day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COPPELIA

Here's to a very happy birthday to one of the prettiest redheads we know, Coppelia Ann Agle!

CAMELLIAS

I have three beautiful camellia plants. A dark pink, a white and a light pink. They are all beautiful but my favorite is the white camellia. It has the most beautiful, perfect blossoms. The two pinks were almost done producing, but the white was just getting started.

 There are dozens ready to pop!

 

 Dad said, "go stand by your pretty flowers", so I did!

 

Are those gorgeous or what?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT

Every year it happens. You get another birthday!

Happy birthday, Scott!

DEXTER

Here's an update on DEXTER. He's growing.

He's smart, and he loves to chew!

Check out that beautiful coloring. 

 

Enter Lindsey

Lindsey loves her doggie.

SOPHIE UPDATE

Sophie has had a busy few weeks.

Dr. Seuss day at school.

A visit to Disney on Ice.

COMMAND CENTRAL

This is what January calls, "COMMAND CENTRAL". It's where the magic happens. It got a bit out of control with all the comings and goings, so she took it in hand and here are the before and after pictures.

ARIEL & ERIC

Recently a friend got some great pictures of the

Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade at Magic Kingdom.

 

Eric is a cutie, but that Ariel, well she is really special, don't you think. I'll bet Sashy enjoyed watching the parade, but if you have any comments, please direct them to "Ariel".

 

 

 

TEMPLE DAY FOR ARIA

Saturday was a very special day for Aria. Another step in her preparation for her mission.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZAYNZLEY LAVONA CARLTON

Little Zaynzley turns 1 year old today. Happy Birthday little girl.

Rhiannon writes:
This is Zaynzley on her 1st birthday she is always very happy! (You can certainly see that from the pictures.)She has crazy hair most of the time. (And isn't it pretty and curly). She loves playing with her brothers and wrestling Archer.

VALENTINE'S DAY

I think the Carleton's win for best Valentine's dinner. So clever. Here's what Rhiannon wrote:

For Valentine's day this year we had a dinner by courses. We started with various appetizers then had salad, homemade tomato soup, then crusted tilapia with red potatoes and green beans. By the end of the meal we were to full to even think about dessert.

 I think that was Eddy and Rhiannon 13 years ago.

 

 I'll bet Declan helped set the table.

 Even the chandelier and china cabinet got into the act.

 

Each child got a little present to open. Archy got a motorized boat for the bathtub. After the appetizer Archy decided he couldn't wait to try it out and he disappeared to the bath for the rest of the meal. It was a fun day for all!