Theme - Things That Fly Songs

Here's the list (in the order we thought of them) that Tom and I (and Celise and Lisa and Heather) came up with...

The Greatest American Hero Theme Song
If Pigs Had Wings by Heywood Banks
1. Guitarzan by Ray Stevens
   
2. The Fly by Chubby Checker
   Singer of "The Twist" :D
   
3. Last Dollar (Fly Away) by Tim McGraw
   Kids really seem to love singing this song... probably because of the "1, 2, 3..." at the beginning.
   
4. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky
   I know this piece is overdone in Ice Skating, but it IS about a Fairy, so, I include it.
   PS – Take a look at this link… it's pretty cool, the musician is playing on a glass armonica, invented by Benjamin Franklin; only a dozen musicians in the world today.
   
5. Fly to Your Heart by Selena Gomez
   Theme Song from "Tinkerbell" Movie
6. Bring Me To Life (Wake Me Up Inside) by Evanescence
   Nice song for a solo... starts out slow then turns edgy. Not really anything "flying" specific, that would have to come through costumes/props.
7. Flying Nun Theme Song by
8. Fly Away with Me by Sterbinszky
   Techno
9. Fly Away Home by Mary Chapin Carpenter
10. Star Trekkin by The Firm
11. Time for Me to Fly by REO Speedwagon
12. Indiana Jones Theme Song
    Just because I love it… not sure what to "fit" it with though.
13. I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly
14. Let's Go Fly A Kite (Mary Poppins)
15. Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver or Peter, Paul & Mary (both are good)
16. Rocket - Def Leppard
17. Flight of the Bumblebee - Nikolai Rimsky- Korsakov
18. Learning to Fly - Tom Petty
19. Fly me to the Moon - any version
20. Flight of the Icarus - Iron Maiden
21. Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller
22. Aeroplane - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
23. Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters
24. You Can Fly - Peter Pan!
25. Come Fly with Me - Frank Sinatra or Michael Bublé
26. Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson
27. Find Your Wings - Mark Harris

Whoo-hoo I KNOW there are several winners in this batch! Now. It looks like you have to start making choices. :D

I like the fact that there are all different types of music, but most are upbeat (no drearie's here).

Theme - Things That Fly

I've been helping with ideas for the local Ice Skating Show. Right now, they are entertaining the Theme "THINGS THAT FLY".

We've got a list of ideas for each act, but now we need to come up with music to go along with the idea. Costumes and props are no trouble for me, but music is. So, I thought I'd solicit my wonderful readers for ideas.

Here's the list of things we've thought of that "fly":

1. Bugs (Butterflies, Bumblebees, Dragonflies, Mosquitoes, Etc.)
2. Birds
   
3. Angels
4. Witches / Warlocks
   
5. Dragons
6. Dinosaurs
7. Faeries
8. Pegasus
   
9. Reindeer / Santa
10. Superheros
11. Flying Squirrels
12. Pigs
    
13. Planes
14. Helicopters
15. Rocket Ship / Space Shuttle / Astronauts
16. Flying Saucers (UFO's)
17. Satellites
18. Hot Air Balloons
19. Balloons
20. Kites
21. Shooting Stars
22. Snowflakes
23. Embers
24. Time
25. CAT-a-pult
    
26. Ballistics (missiles, bullets, arrows)
27. Fireworks
    

The ONLY songs I've thought of are "The Greatest American Hero Theme Song" and "If Pigs Had Wings" by Heywood Banks. If I keep at the song list, it will be pretty eclectic and totally weird! So. Pretty much ANY song you can think of, send to me!

Of course, if you think of any other themes, feel free to add them to the list too. :D

I Did It!

For a year now, I’ve been focusing on Allowing more Joy in my life.

Yesterday I read this post about a lady changing a flat tire for the first time.

Today, I allowed my five-year-old son, the Manager I’ve been chatting with since January, as well as the smile I felt on my own face, to talk me into doing something I was just plain scared to do.

I thought “if Frank can do it, I can do it!” and “I’m not afraid of doing it, but of the potential for pain later.” I even thought “I use to do something quite like this; and I’ve been studying, so, I CAN DO THIS!”

Eventually, I decided to try it…

I spent 20 minutes on the ice during which time, I went back and forth on the short side… changed skates to a wider size, then went around the rink once. The result was a sore left shoulder (from holding onto the edge of the wall) and… GLEE! I was so happy with myself!

The cutest thing about this, was that Frank reminded me of what I was thinking "Mom. You can go slow. Remember how when I first started I went slow?" And then, just like the Manager of the Ice Rink said he would, Frank said "I'll hold your hand Mom." Which he did. :D

Some Sort of a Record...

This is the first time I've typed on a computer today! I did sit down to log on once before, but my laptop was turned off and I didn't have time to wait for it to boot-up, so, I just skipped it!

I do have a growing list of things to do on the PC, but I also have been enjoying my productivity with it closed and or turned off more.

This morning I went to the gym (on my off day) and walked. I'd been walking around the Ice Rink while Frank skated, but classes ended last month, and I haven't been fiting it in. So, yesterday I thought I'd go in the morning, since I've got that routine down anyway three days a week, for my walking too. It worked well.

I've been feeling more invigorated and alive since I started working out about a month ago. Tom and I have also noticed that I'm MUCH more calm and patient... with others and myself! These are all good things... actually, I can't think of anything bad that's come from working out!

We All Need A Purpose

The past few days have been much smoother for our household. I was thinking about it and I think it has to do with Frank and I both rediscovering a purpose ........ or perhaps we’re just excited about some new activities we’re involved in. I’m excited about the prospect of publishing my quilt / sewing designs and Frank is so revved up about learning to ice skate.

Frank has been offering to help. He’s been eager and willing, listening and doing just what I ask him… not because we’re threatening to “take away” his new-found joy, but just because he’s so joyful about doing it. Me, having my designing at the fore-front of my mind, I’m motivated to get up and do things - quickly. I want to get my “have-to’s” done quickly so I have time to do my “want-to’s”. I also am more relaxed and so having fewer confrontations. I can see something for me to do (besides cook, clean, sleep, etc.)

Also, tonight, I drug the whole family along to a Project Linus, quilt making night at Keama's Quilt Shop. They provide the materials (via their scrap baskets) and we put quilts together. It’s a new program for their shop, and besides employees, there was only one other lady – and our family. Tom cut fabric, while the boys picked pieces to go together. I sewed with each boy on my lap, then, while Frank laid out the quilt top, Jack hopped on another lady’s lap. Here are the boys at the end of the evening, along with our progress.


At the end of the evening, the quilt-shop ladies were giggling about “how long it’s been since they’ve had little ones around”. I know Frank and I enjoyed it, and Tom couldn’t stop talking with the owner’s hubby (not to mention, he fixed their vault door’s broken combo lock – it’s an old bank building), and Jack got snacks and ice cream – so, he was happy. On the way home, they were asking to go back and finish the quilt so a child at the hospital could have it! Yeah! :D

Here are the boys at bedtime tonight. Usually they sleep with one stuffed animal, tonight they wanted ALL of them!

Jack has quite the collection of Ty Buddies growing. I bought the dog the week before he was born, Tom added the elephant (named “E. B. X” by Jack) about a year ago, and Jack just bought himself (with Christmas Money) the Piggy in Pinedale last week.

Frank was hiding behind his pile, but I finally got a peek of his playful, mischievous eyes.

Get a load of the great hand-embroidered, hand-crocheted, vintage pillowcases I picked up (behind Frank). Yep. I got three of them for FORTY CENTS! SCREAMIN’ DEAL!!! You GOTTA.LOVE small-town thrift shops!

Anyway, good days recently (excepting “The Bathroom Incident” yesterday) and I think it’s because we are excited about life.

Suzy