Wretched

(Make sure your speakers are on so you can hear the music that goes along with the show!)

Lawrence Central Winter Guard debuted their "wretched" look this weekend at the Pike High School competition. My big idea was to video the show to post here on the blog, but due to mechanical glitch (meaning I was the one video-ing) I ended up with a nice video of the inside of my purse! Thank goodness there was an audience full of other proud Moms, so I do have a few photos to post here...thanks Janet!



This is one of the BEST Winter Guard shows I have ever seen. Keep in mind that between Lyndsay and Emily I have been to 5,428 or so shows over the past five years. Between the music, the look, and the excellent talent of this group, everything comes together in this production to create a show that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.



Lyndsay has been out of guard for three years (she was Emily's inspiration). She made time to go to the competition with Mark and I this weekend, which always adds a new element for me. I love hearing her opinions of shows and gaining some of her perspective. I think she was proud of her little sis.
<---This one is Emmy...you may not recognize her with all the make-up and hair! It is always an exciting part of the Winter Guard season to find out what the make-up and hair will look like and of course the uniforms or outfits. This was the first competition in full "gear" and they indeed look like a wretch seeking Grace. (show theme)



They ended up with a penalty this week from what I heard. Groups have a set time to get on and off the floor and apparently we took a little too long, but LC still walked away with the top score for their group. 75.9 is a great score for this time of year...even if it really could have been a 77.4.

LC Winter Guard consumes my every Saturday through March and I can't think of ANYTHING I would rather do. Although I love Marching Band season...Winter Guard is focused on the guard in a small setting. We are in Terre Haute next week, then Ft. Wayne, ending up with our last few competitions in the Indy metro area. If anyone out there hasn't seen a winter guard show I invite you to come check it out...you may end up as hooked as me!

Winter Update

It's Winter Guard Season and LC is off to a great start. We haven't performed in full uniform, hair and makeup yet, so I really look forward to this weekend at Pike High School! The best I could do for those interested is post the music the girls perform to. So as you read through the blog enjoy Ani Defranco's version of Amazing Grace...it is truly...well...amazing.

All the snow has been both a beautiful sight and a mess! I simply love watching Lola romp around, now that it isn't over her head. She runs and gets her ball, then asks to go outside where she can play by tossing it then digging for it. There are few things more beautiful to me than a pup with a face full of snow. Lucy on the other hand is scared to death of slipping and falling so she insists on help. Thank goodness Emily doesn't mind lending her a hand while she is "doing her business". Of course, other down sides are the number of times we've shoveled the walk and driveway-thanks Nathan-and the constant melted snow in the house from our shoes.
At least I'm not in Kentucky with all that ice!!!

Many of you may not know, but Mark started a new job in December. He is working in the local MEPS center, and works with individuals entering the Army. Ever since we moved here, every time we would drive past the Army Finance Center, he would say something along the lines of, "One day I want to work in that building". I say, If you can dream it you can do it!

Lyn is still working away and saving money. She suffered a little setback when her anticipated roommate couldn't go in on the apartment, but at least she figured it out before they moved in!
As of now, all of her earthly possession are boxed up and waiting for the ideal roommate to show up. Until then, I'll keep buying vegetarian frozen foods and listen to her complain about having a little sister who wears her clothes from time to time.

Nate has about driven me nuts with his guitar, but I am proud of how much he has improved. It simply amazes me that he can pick up an instrument and having no background, figure out how to play songs...songs you recognize. He is starting lessons so we will see what more he can do.

Emily, as always, is busy, busy, busy with school and guard. Tonight, she and Hayley are making "western" food dishes for school. Peach cobbler and cornbread...yum!

Okay, next update will hopefully include pictures and perhaps some interesting stories. I do hope you like the show music and as always, you are welcome to post a reply with your own family update!