Today was Z's first violin recital! And he did great! :) He was on the program to do a bow, but his teacher had invited him to play a couple of notes of "open up the elbow" (the first variation of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star that they learn) during the encore. He has only had his violin for a couple of weeks... and just two days ago he figured out the second two notes... so, when he got up there, he played all four notes over and over. He did great! We didn't know for sure when he would stop... but his teacher was impressed because she didn't know he knew that much of that first song yet... :) You can see it below. Great job Z!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
We Did It!
Earlier this summer, I decided to take the kids to Helen Hunt Falls. I wanted to get out of the house and go do something... so, we all loaded up in the car, stopped by McDonald's for our picnic lunch (I HATE packing sack lunches! :)) and headed for the falls. I really didn't intend to take them to the top... (or I would have put C in something other than Crocs...) - but we had a great time... and I was a very brave Mommy attempting this hike with all four of my little ones by myself. (Keith was at work.) Now... it took us about 2 hours to complete a 1/3 mile hike in each direction... mostly because we had to stop about every two to three steps to dump out the rocks from C's shoes... but, none the less, we had a great time, got to yell, "We Did It!" when we got to the top and got to enjoy some of God's beautiful creation. Next time, I'll put real shoes on each of them!
Everyone celebrating that we reached the top!!!
A checking out the water rushing below the bridge.
All four in front of the falls before the hike.
Taking in the view.
Rest break... and a very sweet smile.
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