September Start Up

And so begins the beginning!!!  The first of the school year is always so busy.  Not only are we starting up in new grades for school but it is also when scouts and sports activities begin again.  Busy, busy busy.....but definitely the good kind of busy!!

 

 

 

 

 

This year Eris is in ninth grade.  While her year got off to a bumpy start we have rebounded like champs and are settling into what promises to be a fun and challenging freshman year.

 

 

She continually amazes me with her beauty and depth!

 

 

 

 

Beren started fifth grade this year.  However, in math he is in sixth grade level.  His favorite subjects are Science and History though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our first Cub Scout activity was a trip up to Mount St. Helens.  It looks strange to me when it doesn't have any snow on it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is also the time of the year that the Scouts have their big fundraiser selling popcorn.

 

It is a lot of work, but it has paid for Beren's summer camp every year so far!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eris is our resident Artist, who is always bursting with ideas and creativity.  She asked if she could paint a mural in her room.  With out hesitation her father agreed and she got right to work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the most exciting news is that Beren has discovered Harry Potter.  A much beloved series in our home.  It has been so much fun to experience it all over again with him.

 

He just can't put the books down!

 

 

 

 

 

I just love this photo of Beren doing his chore.  Giving it his all.  The kids are great helpers around here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the finished masterpiece!!

Good job Eris!

 

 

 

 

 

This year Beren wanted to try Wrestling instead of Soccer.  So he passed on Soccer season to join the local wrestling club.  He is totally in his element!  I wasn't sure at first, but WoW, he has definitely found his sport.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can't believe that holidays are right around the corner.  I am trying to savor every minute of my favorite time of year!

Everfree North West 2013

 

Here it is, Finally!!! The Everfree blog entry!

 

For those of you who don't know what Everfree Northwest is.  It is a "My Little Pony" convention.  A lot like a Comic Con, but only for "My Little Pony" fans.  Also Know As:  Bronies.

 

 

Eris is a huge fan of the show and the Brony community, so for her 14th birthday I took her to Everfree Northwest in Seattle.

 

 

 

 

 

This was part of the Convention Opening Ceremony.  A rock n' roll version of the show's theme song!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eris and Beren waiting for the Opening Ceremony to begin!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the most exciting events was the Voice Actors Panel.  Where some of the actors for the show do interviews and then Q & A.

 

This is Andrea Libman.  She is the voice for Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  This is Andrew Francis.  He is the voice for
                                                                                   Shining Armor.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Michelle Creeber.  She is the voice for Apple Bloom.  She also performed a concert on the first night of the convention.

 

 

 

 
  

 

This is Peter New.  He is the voice for Big Macintosh.

 
 
 
 
 

 They held a charity auction for a local children's hospital.  It was amazing how much people were willing to spend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was the Storyboard panel.  These are two of the show's storyboard artists.  The one in red is Sibsy, probably the most popular and one of Eris's favorites.

 

 

 

Eris stood in line to ask Sibsy a question and offer her a gift, a painting that Eris did of Sibsy's pony persona.  This is the moment caught on video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Another very exciting event was the Autograph room.  Beren had a poster signed by Andrea Libman. 

 

 

 

 

She was very nice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 No con would be complete without Cosplay.  (costumes)

 

 

 

Eris dressed as human version of a Pony named Colgate.

 

 

 

This is Eris asking Andrea Libman a question.  She also was able to give her a gift of a painting she did of Fluttershy's cutie mark. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can't have Cosplay without a Contest.

 

This is the Judges panel for the contest.

 

 

The Cutie Mark Crusade(r)s.

 

 

 

Snowflake and Flitter.  I am amazed that this guy is at a Pony Con.

 

 

 

This was the winner of the Contest.  She is Princess Celestia.

 

 

 

 

This was my personal favorite.  Vinyl Scratch.  This guy made this entire costume. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These next few photos are just a sample of some of the weirdness that I experienced at this convention.

 

The guy on the left is called Dustykatt.  AKA:  The manliest brony in the world

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I really don't think these two pics need explanation.  Or, maybe I just am at a complete loss for one!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The important thing is Eris had the time of her life.  She will never forget this experience and I enjoyed watching the excitement and joy on her face!