houston

falling a little behind on the posts but here is a quick glance into my recent trip to houston.

i was able to travel to the great state of texas for a the sweet adelines international competition. the chorus that both my mom and sister sing with mt. jubilee chorus (mjc) had place first in their region and were therefore representing their region at the competition. it was a week full of inside jokes, laughter, and some great singing.

we flew in a few days early so that we could roam around the city before all of the rehearsals and contests began. the first day we went downtown and walked around the mall. it was a great day to just hang out and relax.

the second day involved a trip to the houston temple. it was a great experience and the temple was beautiful. it is always a good day when you turn off your phone for a few hours and concentrate on service.

From Sept-Oct-2011

wednesday was the start of the contest with the quartet semi-finals. bounce was one of the competing quartets. they did a fantastic and we were all pulling for them to make the top ten. it was a long day with lots of music and in the end bounce came in 16th.

thursday was the start of the chorus contest and mjc was 14th on stage. here is a picture from thursday night.

From Sept-Oct-2011

i honestly wish that they could be nearly the tail end every time because once they sing i HATE sitting through all the rest of the contestants. my stomach is tied in knots and i start to fell a little sick. every time they get on stage during a contest i get so tense!! this contest was no different as they were out 14th of 33. once mjc came off stage we did take some time to go back to the hotel so the ladies could get out of their costumes and grab some lunch. as we got in the elevator to go up to the room i made an off the cuff remark about getting in the spirit and putting on some fake lashes if mjc made it to the second day. guess what!!! they did ... they were announced as contestant 7 in the top ten.

as promised i decided to either go big or go home .....

From Sept-Oct-2011

friday was jammed packed with the quartet finals but more than that the anticipation was growing for the chorus finals. mjc was preparing like crazy with the 'missing U' package. it was hysterical and jill was playing to the crowd like nothing that i have ever seen see pic below). i can't even explain how funny it was ... you just had to be there.

From Sept-Oct-2011

in the end mjc came in 7th. it was a fantastic week and i was thankful to be a part of it.

From Sept-Oct-2011