Recording is a blast!!!

So, the new Mydols are finally working on a new record with original music for kids and families. We went into the Tempermill for a few hours last week to record. What a blast! It is so fun and creative and interesting recording music. We spent some time with 6 Questions, Dinosaur rock, Hula Twist and Lullaby. The Cd sounds great! We are going to put together a 5 song demo to send out for gigs. We hope to write a few more songs and get back into the studio early next year. We will have a full length record ready by Spring.
Speaking of inspiration and creativity, my very best friend Deanne is working on a project called everyninedays. She has taken on the immense job of recording a Beattles song from the White album every nine days. She plays and records all the music herself ( with a little guidance from her engineer husband). It's pretty groovy.

The final family hootenanny for 2009

The final Family Hootenanny of the year takes place this Sunday October 4th from 3-5 pm @ the Magic Stick. This time the theme is Safari- adventure and discovery. Mr. Seley and the Troublemakers will perform as well as Ryan Gates and his exotic instruments. There will also be a take-home craft section and yummy treats from Avalon and Pinwheel Bakeries. This is a very special family event in Detroit. Don't miss it!!!

DIY Street Fair Here We Come!!!

The Family Hootenanny has been asked to participate in this year's Ferndale DIY Street Fair. If you haven't gone to this fair you are missing out on really creative and fun shopping, crafting, and entertainment. Saturday September 19th the Hoot has booked the Mydols and Grateful dads for round 2 of the Mom and dad Rock-off. Intermission entertainment provided by Hoola Hoop virtuoso Shavonne. Sunday's hour will include Mr. Seley with special guest almond joy from the Candyband and Devini the great kid magician. Bring the kids and your hoola hoop for a day of music, art, and food.

Check out www.diystreetfair.com

or www.thefamilyhoot.com

I am in the research phase of a buisness that focuses on Health and Sustainability issues in Metro Detroit. One idea I had for a networking event was to create a detroit Chapter of this international movement called Green Drinks http://www.greendrinks.org/

The event is an informal gathering of folks that are interested in meeting up to discuss "green" or sustainability topics. I envision it to be an opportunity to network and also build community. It is important for our region to become more aware of the cost and environmental benefits of engaging a more sustainable lifestyle and way of doing business.

We can all do something to help conserve energy and precious resources. Even if ot means turning down the thermostat at night before bed or turning off the water faucet while brushing teeth or lights off when not in a room. Small steps make a huge difference!

Best moments of 2008

Wow, another year gone and a new one just beginning- how time flies! We are in the midst of milestones at my house. My baby (he's 2 and a half ) just moved out of a crib into a big boy bed and is potty training. My middle son (7) lost his first 2 teeth and my oldest will be hitting double digits (he'll be 10) next month. As I look back on 2008 I am amamzed and a little bewildered at all that went on.
My top 10 in no particular order:

Celebratiing 10 years of marriage
Being accepted into Bizdom U
Joining the Mydols
Family trip to the Cayman Islands
4th of July in Minneapolis
The beach in Port Austin
Singing w/ the Aprons @ Mammapazooza
Finally baptising Rowen
Todd's wedding in Nashville
Great wolf Lodge