Marquis Family Retreat Service Project

While being on our family retreat, we were able to take a couple hours out and put together some hygiene and school supply kits for the Children's Hunger Fund. It was fun to see everyone get involved (even the babies). I think everyone enjoyed serving.

Merrick Adam Marquis is growing up...

1st Birthday Party Bash!

Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles...

 Merrick's first Gee-tar:)

 The grom has skills (first surfboard)

Outdoor Adventures with Mommy & Daddy...

 

The Taffetas

Michelle is performing in "The Taffetas" for the next couple of weeks. The show opened last week and was a big success. Michelle loves being on stage again and has loved working with some great women! Sept. 2009.

Who's that Boy?

James started playing violin this summer and let me tell you it can be a challenge. But, one day he decided to practice in his underwear with ski goggles on. That's James for you!

July 2009.

Happy 4th Of July

We spent the fourth of July at Tom and Karissa's home with all of our Gardner cousins. We had a BBQ and then ate ice cream and trifle. Later that night we set off fireworks in the street and the kid's thought they were really cool, even though they never went off higher than 3 feet! We even had background music going during the celebration. We had a blast!

2009.

Amanda's the Little Dancer

Amanda had her Spring Dance recital in April. I personally think she is a gifted dancer, but I have to think that because I'm her mother! We loved watching her perform.

Santa Barbara Fun

In May, we spent some time in Santa Barbara. We got to be a part of Merrick's blessing (our newest cousin) and spent time with family, swam in Grandpa's fun pool and just hung out. Oh, how we miss SB!

2009.

Maddy cast as Understudy in Seance on a Wet Afternoon!

The other night Ann got word from Michael Jackowitz the Producer for Seance on a Wet Afternoon, that they have offered the role of Understudy of Adriana to Maddy! We are so proud of all the hard work and long hours she has put into to work on her music and singing. We are so excited for her to be part of this important world premier opera written by Stephen Schwartz and directed by his son Scott. It should be a very interesting Fall for Maddy. Additionally, Madeline will also be attending 2 weeks of the Electric Youth singing and acting camp put on by former popstar Debbie Gibson. She also heard that she made the Outburst singing group at La Colina Junior Highschool. All in all, it was a good couple of weeks for Maddy! Congrats Mad, we are so proud of you!

The Promo Video for the Camp

Maddy's Audition Video - Electric Youth Camp