Good morning! A good time was had by ALL in Branson.
I was so proud of
our kids at the Haygoods' pre-performance! These folks deal in show business -- the Haygoods are 8 kids in one family -- widely talented and
experienced. Their managers were very, very complimentary about our kids.
They have groups in all the time -- "but we seldom see quality and talent
like this." We had formal and fun
pictures taken by a professional
photographer. They each cost $12 and we can buy them from Marg. (Send a check to Marg Kruse, 117 N Leverett Rd., Leverett, MA 01054) -- I
will mail (for $15) or deliver them to you in the fall. If I run out, I will order more.
Silver Dollar City 
was oceans of fun for everyone. the roller coasters
that I wouldn't ride were 
a hit with all the
kids. The evening park was
disappointing and several of us decided to head out early -- so we didn't
stay for the lazar show. However, when we got back to the hotel there was
time for an hour of swimming and a birthday cake for Jamie Sims who was
celebrating her 17th birthday.
We're getting a little tired. These late night bedtimes and early
mornings are beginning to show. But today we get on the bus and ride back
to Centerville. It's about 6.5 to 7 hours without stopping -- and we plan
to stop, so it will be a full day of travel. I have allowed the kids to
wear their choice -- we'll see how that works behaviorally when we stop at
the College of the Ozarks. Normally for a tour of any kind we stay in
uniform.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful children with
us. Jack and I love
each of them already and are enjoying getting to know them. They are
amazing! 
We've traveled with many very talented, well behaved choirs, and
this one is right up there among the
best!
Have a great day. we'll try to get the web updated with more pictures
over the weekend.
Love, Marg