Day Two

Day two of the convention dawned and I was up at my usual 6 a.m. Kim and the boys got up around seven and jumped in the shower and dressed. Jakob had speech at 8:30. This was his first year to try it and we (Kim and I) thought he should have been in the top three. He wasn't but he did get positive feedback from the audience. Next year he will practice more and maybe not be as nervous.

Jakob had a honey bun for breakfast.
Isn't he a handsome guy?

We went for a boat ride inside the hotel! There is a running commentary about the hotel/convention center. The boys had saved their money so they could treat me to this ride. As we were standing in line ~ the folks in front of us offered us a free ticket (they had one too many). Lucky for the boys, I used the ticket and they saved some money.

Two of the ducks that live on the "river"
That dark spot is a HUGE catfish.
One of the fountain areas.
You may not see it but the water
jumps from spot to spot.

After lunch we headed back for singing. The participants are divided according to grade. Topher is in the K - 2 group. His particular section had 29 song leaders. After drawing numbers, Topher was # 9. He did a great job with "I Love my Savior, too". He looked up from time to time and sang with his heart.

Up through 2nd grade, certificates

are awarded. This is part of our group.

Jakob made it to the top six in his age group and was awarded a trophy.

Jakob and Topher on one of the

grand staircases.

We met some of Kim's friends for lunch on Saturday at the Aquarium restaurant. The tables are grouped around this HUGE saltwater aquarium ~ complete with sharks, rays, other fish, and divers.

Our puppet presentation featured the

march around the walls of Jericho.

And the walls came tumbling down.

Actually the puppet theater almost came tumbling down as well. Halfway through, the structure began to move. Luckily Billy Thompson was nearby and went to stand in the back and hold the whole thing steady. Points were not deducted for this malfunction.

A Topher, Kim, Jakob dog pile.

They were getting a little tired.

Forgot to tell you Allison Sortino and

Jakob were the banner bearers for the

parade of churches on the first night

of convention.

After another long day, we headed to our room at 10:30 p.m. Everyone was happy with their awards and talking already about what they will do differently for next year.

And YES, I was tired! LOL