It was a big day for the Vander Wells yesterday.

Madison bought her first car. The spectacular example of modern automotive design – the 1992 Geo Metro! We picked it up in Des Moines and she made it back to Pella in relatively good time, having missed only two exits.

Last night was opening night for "Cheaper by the Dozen." Madison was superb, the audience (144) was alive and the rest of the cast did great. Wendy and I ran lights and some rather complicated sound cues. Let's just say we have room to improve this weekend!