Gracie learned to float on her back and then flip over and swim. When she needed a breath she would turn over and float again. She would also learn to "grab the side" when she went in the pool.
Here Gracie's floating with Miss Heather. She would sigh when she floated (haaah...) to show she was relaxing and breathing through her mouth. What a great idea Miss Heather!
The EVMCO 1st Soprano Section! Top left to right: Tiffany, Heather, Elise, Ashley, Rochelle, Courtney; bottom left to right: Jamie, Lisa, Jen, Kira, and Paige.
Here is a look at Abravanel Hall! It was gorgeous!
Me, Courtne, Paige and Elise decked out in out MCO shirts!
The organ in the Tabernacle is absolutely as beautiful and grand as it is on TV! Here we are all rehearsing for our concert!
Courtney and Jen sat next to me all through the recordings. These gals have BEAUTIFUL voices! It was a privilege to sing with them!
EVMCO and OCMCO first sopranos waiting for the recordings to start!
Some of us outside the Salt Lake Temple... soaking in the sun!
I will NEVER forget this trip! i learned so much about music and about myself. I am so grateful for music and for EVMCO!
Here is John getting ready to throw his ball to dunk Mrs. Abney. This is the throw that he hit the target dead on and dunked her! Baseball is paying off! 
The teacher in the dunk tank had a squirt gun and was aiming it at the kids throwing the balls. 
Gracie loved the train! 
Johnny was invited to sing the National Anthem at the Roots and Boots Rodeo at the Queen Creek Equestrian Ranch. He did really well! Here is a video of his performance...
The kids panned for gold in an outdoor exhibit. They had so much fun trying to find the little pieces of "gold" in the running stream. They got to bring what they found home with them. 
Me and the bride- my beautiful sister, Kari. 
Johnny with Grandpa Fred and my Step-dad, Gary. 
My sister Ashley with her new husband, Mike. They were married in September! 
Here is Brandon's family. 
OK... time for my MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT! Really... It was super embarrassing. The live band- who were actually pretty good- asked what parties were going on at the retaurant that evening. There were birthdays and then of course Kari, being the outgoing gal that she is, said, "I'm getting married tomorrow!". So, the band wanted to sing "Going to the Chapel" for the blushing bride- which I thought was a super good idea UNTIL... Kari announced that her sister (pointing to me) sang opera... thrown under the bus!!!!! REALLY! I was ambushed! Kari dragged me up on stage and we made Ashley come too- the more the merrier. The band- who I loathed at this point- handed us tamborines and proceeded to sing "Going to the Chapel" to Kari while we were playing backup and trying not to be totally embarrassed. 
