Spirit Week Day 5: Blue and White Day!

Celebrating school spirit today with Blue and White Day!

The weather wasn't cooperating with our planned photo shoot, so this was the best I could do this morning. Maren's ensemble included a blue squid hat, face and body paint, my quilted sleeveless jacket from 1980 (we FINALLY removed the ski lift tickets attached to the zipper), and blue rain boots.


This was the best shot I could get of Deacon - a blue shirt and my white pants. (The very same pants that served as Derek's "Glam Luke" pants for our Power Converter Song.)




A little weather adventure on the way to school! It's been forever since it rained here, so it was quite the scene on the streets of Burbank/North Hollywood. We need the rain, but YIKES!


Will update this post if I get a 4th grade class pic today.

UPDATE: Here's the group pic!



UPDATE 2 3:00 PM - Here's Mr. Z!!

George Washington

Maren in her George Washington costume for her book report today.

Spirit Week Day 4: TV/Cartoon Character Day!

In addition to today's theme of TV/Cartoon Character Day, Maren also has an oral costumed biography book report (George Washington) and the annual Spelling Bee; Deacon is participating in the spelling bee as well.

Here they are, off to school - Maren is a TV weatherman, and Deacon is a stick figure.



We should write a book that tells new parents things you're going to need. "Beyond the Bassinet: Here's What you REALLY Need to Have on Hand, for those Last-Minute Emergencies." Featured items would be duct tape, electrical tape, foam core, cotton balls, 6 yards of black felt, body paint in every color, old Airborne tubes, crazy stuff from your own closet that you were about to give away, 110 Sharpies (available everywhere in your house), fake facial hair, wigs, safety pins, and of course, baby wipes. For kids of any age.



Maren in character showing a dangerous weather system



And from Maren's 4th grade class:



Tomorrow is Blue & White Day.

Spirit Week Day 3 - Best-Dressed Day!

Today was Best Dressed day at school.



Deacon had a field trip, so he didn't get to participate. But Deacon didn't mind.



Maren's 4th grade class! Those boys look sharp!!



Tomorrow is TV/Movie/Cartoon Character Day. As of 4:20 PM Wednesday, we don't know what we're doing. And it will be pouring rain tomorrow... stay tuned, we'll have a full report!

Spirit Week Day 2: 50's Day!

It's 50's Day today - here are the kids this morning!



And look who's in the building in Maren's 4th grade class!



Awesome. Check back tomorrow for Best Dressed Day!

Spirit Week Day 1: Pajama Day!

It's that time of year again at school: Spirit Week! Today is Pajama Day. (Why is it harder to figure out what PJs to wear than their regular clothes??)





Maren's 4th grade class


Tomorrow is 50's Day. The AFB will be on the scene.

St. Paul's Girls' Basketball

The St. Paul's Girls' Basketball team (grades 4-6) played HARD today but narrowly lost the championship game to a really good team, St. Martin's.

Congratulations on a great season, girls!

Escape (The Power Converter Song) Video!

Here is the full performance video of "Escape (The Power Converter Song)" from Taco & Talent Night 2014, 1/31/14!

Earthquake 3.0 Hollywood

Report from AFB Earthquake Central:



This quake was felt by Derek & Terri at AFB HQ in Burbank this morning at 10:13. Were watching Olympic figure skating and the house moved with a quick jolt, just for a second.

Taco and Talent Night 2014

Taco and Talent Night 2014 was a huge success and very popular! It was a packed house.

We were very very busy the whole time and didn't get any pics. But Karina sent me this one - thank you, Karina!



Derek was very convincing in his Glam Luke getup. Steve Kwant's video accompaniment was a huge hit. We're so thankful for all the friends and family who loaned us equipment, video editing time & talent, and came to see the show last night.

Will try to have video posted soon... it was a truly groovy, transformative experience for Derek!



ROCK ON!!