Amanda Sings at Evergreen State Fair - August 2010

Amanda was part of the selected talent from Applause Studio chosen to perform in this fine show at the 2010 Evergreen State Fair.

Evergreen State Fair - Show Highlights - August 27 2010

A 5-minute photo & video colleague put to music showcasing some highlights from the Applause Studio August 27 show at the Evergreen State Fair featuring my girl Amanda!

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Direct URL to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7MEP9-AS6k

Amanda being recognized as an "Outstanding Student" in mathematics at Cascade High School

Amanda was nominated by her Geometry teacher in recognition of her academic achievements. Here is what Ms. Parker has to say about Amanda, "Amanda is an excellent role model and quiet leader in Geometry class. She consistently turns in excellent work, is always on task, and demonstrates an incredible work ethic daily." We are so proud of Amanda's achievement, especially since this is an honor's class and being a freshman in a sophomore class. We are so proud of you. Keep up the good work. You have a bright future ahead of you.

Celebrating Amanda's 15th Birthday with Family

We had the family over to celebrate Amanda's 15th Birthday!

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From the Album: Celebrating Amanda's 15th Birthday with Family

Amanda's 15th Birthday Bash

Amanda had 16 of her closest friends over to help her celebrate her 15th birthday! Thank goodness we have a nice clean garage to put them all in. Very fun night!

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From the Album of: Amanda's 15th Birthday Bash

Picasa Web Albums - Julie - Family Birthday Celebration for Austin & Bob

Birthday celebration for Austin and Bob.

• Austin's birthday is January 8
• Bob's birthday is January 9

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FROM THE ALBUM: Family Birthday Celebration for Austin & Bob

Attention Oprah Show!!! Thrill Mill Creek 2009 - Part of Thrill The World

Thrill Mill Creek 2009 - Part of Thrill The World - has a special message for the Oprah Show!!!

We hope you watch our video and like what you see and choose it to be featured on your show this Wednesday, October 28, 2009!! There is a special message for you at the beginning and then get ready to enjoy some great zombie dancing!

You should join us next year!

Thrill Mill Creek is sponsored by Applause Studio. 39 participants. Oct. 24, 2009, 5:30pm Pacific At The Forum in the Mill Creek Town Centre. Mill Creek, WA USA.

Alison & Amanda @ the Mill Creek Festival

Amanda accompanied Alison on air guitar while she sang a Beatles song at the Mill Creek Festival. Click the play button on the video below to see them in action!!

Amanda's Dance Recital - June 2009

Amanda's 2009 Dance Recital - Barclay Shelton Dance Centre of Edmonds
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From the Album: Amanda Summer Dance Performances

Edmonds Arts Festival:

Recital at the Edmonds Theater of the Arts:

Amanda at the Barclay Shelton Dance Center Recital Rehearsal

Amanda went back to Barclay-Shelton Dance Center for one year to check out their Dance Theatrics program. She had a lot of fun. Here are some photos from the dress rehearsal for Recital 2009. Click on any photo to see the other photos and videos of each of her dances.

From the album: Amanda's Show Rehearsal for Dance

Link to full album: http://picasaweb.google.com/JulzNW/AmandaSShowRehearsalForDance#

Amanda & Austin in the Twilight Rain

Easter 2009 with the Rice Family

This year Bob and I put on a scavenger hunt for the kids to find their Easter Baskets (see the video below the photo album).
After that it was off to the back yard to see what the Easter Bunny left. We topped the day off with an Easter Brunch at Glen & Diane's with the extended Rice Family. Hope you all had a fabulous day!


Push the "play" button to see the scavenger hunt fun!!

Amanda Performs with Dance Theatrics

The Barclay Shelton Dance Centre Company Dancers' annual Dance Theatrics show. Amanda made me proud as she carries on the dance gene. She made BSDC alumni Ashley and me very proud. :-)

Ballet Number: Le Cortege


Theatrical Number: Mr. Grinch


Jazz Number: Phoenix


The Finale Bow & Acknowledgments


Photos from the show:

Some of these photo stills were captured from the video I took from my digital camera -- so I apologize for the lack of quality.

Amanda's 8th Grade Choir Performed for a Local Senior Center

The Eisenhower Middle School 8th Grade Choir performing for a local Senior Center. Push the play button on the video below to see the highlights. To see in larger mode, click on the link below the video.

Eisenhower Middle School Choir Performing at a Local Retirement home @ Yahoo! Video

Amanda's 8th Grade Choir Goes to the EMP

The Eisenhower Middle School 8th Grade Choir headed to the EMP for some fun after a very busy day singing for seniors and exploring the UW. Push the play button on the video below to see the highlights. To see in larger mode, click on the link below the video.

Amanda and the Ike Choir at the EMP @ Yahoo! Video

Amanda's 8th Grade Choir Goes to the UW

The Eisenhower Middle School 8th Grade Choir went on a tour of the UW campus, which is where their choir teacher attended college. They even got to sit in on a UW choir rehearsal, led by Ms. Hyman's former music professor. The Ike Choir got to sing a bit for the college choir and vice versa. Push the play button on the video below to see the highlights. To see in larger mode, click on the link below the video.

Eisenhower Middle School Choir - Trip to the UW @ Yahoo! Video

Amanda's 14th Birthday Celebrations

This year Amanda turned 14 and and she celebrated BIG!


To see all the photos and video highlights, click on the photo albums below...

Amanda's Birthday Celebration with Friends

Amanda's 14th Birthday Celebration

2009 Honor Choir Festival (presented by Mount Pilchuck Music Educators Assoc.)

Ten school participated from Snohomish County. The middle school students who participated were chosen by their choral instructor to be a part of the honor choir, representing their school. Amanda is a Soprano, Trenton is a Baritone, and Max an Alto. Enjoy this amazing performance. Their voices sound so wonderful. They did a great job!! Congrats to all the kids.

2009 Honor Choir Festival (presented by Mount Pilchuck Music Educators Assoc.) @ Yahoo! Video

Sledding Fun in the December Snow

Julie's Excellent Sledding Adventure


Bob's Excellent Sledding Adventure


Kool Kids Sledding


To see all my video creations, go to: http://www.youtube.com/julzplanet

Rice Family Halloween Fun House

Come on in for a trick and a treat. Take a tour of our haunted house and see the kids' costumes.