Follow the Drinking Gourd

Zion was selected to play the part of "teacher" in a play at school called,

"Follow the Drinking Gourd"

The play is about the history of the Underground Railroad.
You can read about it here.

They have been practicing for over a month.  
He is (of the three boys) the most interested in Performing Arts. 

Here are a few photos:

(*photo credit:  Samantha Gillam)





And some video of the singing, mostly for my music teacher mother. 
(*I am pretty sure Zion got the "Performing Arts" gene from her!!)

Not every day that you hear "Amazing Grace" at a public school performance.

It brought a tear to my eye.

I could seriously sing that song every Sunday and be okay with it.

Zion, great job! 

You had a lot of lines to memorize, and you did it!
I love you and I am proud of you!

Long course meet, 3-12-11

Zion competed in his second long course swim meet on Sat.
He did the 50 freestyle and the 50 backstroke.

I was at the soccer game with Michael - but Mike borrowed Sam's camera and got some good shots.

Great job Zion!
You are getting better and faster!

Skate Park

Zion has been begging to take his bike to the skate park.

Honestly, I have been a little fearful of broken bones or stitches, or both.

But finally, I could put off the begging no longer.

Zion worked really hard to get his chores done and was really helpful and polite this week.

Still, I was afraid if I went, I would be a nervous wreck, so Mike took him.

He had a blast.

I sent Mike with the camera and a warning not to let him try anything too crazy!