A Look Back At "How We Lived" in 2007!

As we reflect back on the past year, it’s easy to think of the many challenges that were faced.
It seems there were many. But, when we stop and think about all the good things, we realize there was so much more for which to be grateful.

As we say goodbye to 2007, we will forever cherish the wonderful times and take the challenges as lessons learned. Most of all, we give thanks for our wonderful friends and family. For it is all of you who were there for the good times as well as the bad.

Here’s to all the adventures that await us in 2008. And for 2007, we leave you with a look back at our very blessed year; and some very wise words to live by… “It’s How You Live.”

Happy New Year!

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Christmas 2007 with the Rice Family

We had our annual Christmas Eve open house. I love this time of year because it is the time of year when you see friends and family you might not see throughout the year. On Christmas day, it was just the four of us. I truly treasure having youngs ones at Christmas time. They are what it's all about!! Enjoy this music montage of our joyous Christmas!!

Snow Days Show at Gold Creek Church

Each year, select Applause Studio students perform at this very fun annual event at Gold Creek Community Church in Mill Creek. It is quite the fun event. They actual truck in real snow and families bring their sleds and have a blast sledding and playing in the snow. They also have an awesome selection of craft vendors. This year I bought a very fun knitted purse and a cook book that has the most wonderful recipes. I always get compliments on my purse and the recipes from the book are always asked for... especially the French Quarter cheese. It's to die for!!!

December Fun!!!

It snowed on December 1 this year. What a way to welcome the first month of winter. Amanda performed in three shows, including her first choir concert. We of course got together with friends and family for some festivities and then we said goodbye to 2007.

December Fun (2007)

Thanksgiving and Babies!!

This year we hosted Thanksgiving at our house. Mom and Bill flew up from Arizona to join us. It was sure great to have my mom here to help me with all the festivities. I came down with a horrible flu the week before and barely recovered in time to pull of the event.
Then, two days later we had another houseful of family to celebrate the two new babies in our family, Lilly and Kaiden. Mom got to meet great grandchild #2 and #3 for the first time. What a wondeful day!!!

Thanksgiving & Babies!!

Sir Austin - Freak on the Court

Here is a cool video of Austin showing off his stuff with the basketball. He's really good at handling the ball as you will see. Enjoy the show!!

Another Birthday Has Come and Gone...

Larry took Alyson (Oct. 25) and me (Nov. 1) to lunch and then a bunch of us had dinner at the Purple Cafe. And now I'm another year closer to 35. ;-)

Fall Happenings

Fall is in full swing and their has been no shortage of entertainment in our family.

Fall Happenings

We made it on the front page of the Enterprise newspaper!!

'This is Thriller ...'
Applause dancers help bust world record

By Alexis Bacharach Mill Creek Enterprise editor

Olivia Pace's jaw dropped at the thought that children, her own age 25 years ago, sat glued to their televisions awaiting the world premier of Michael Jackson's landmark "Thriller" video on MTV... Read Entire Article HERE.

Applause Studio's "Thrill Mill Creek" captured on Q13 News!

Q13 News came to Mill Creek Town Center to capture us (Applause Studio) breaking the world record, along with 106 other events happening around the world, for the most people simultaneously dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thiller."