Talent Show

Can I just say how proud I am of Brody. Today he was able to perform his piano recital song, "Trumpet Tune," in front of the whole school at the school talent show. When he told me he wanted to try out I was a little nervous. He had just found out that he didn't test into the ELP program for next year and he was super upset. I worried that if he didn't make the talent show, this would be another blow to him. I signed the consent form and and hoped for the best. The music teacher held 2 tryouts. The first day was for music and singing numbers. The second day was for dance, gymnastic and miscellaneous numbers. The day of his tryouts, I loaded all the kids in the car and headed down to the school to wish him luck. I literally almost passed out when I saw all the kids who were there to try out. It was honestly half the school. The multi-purpose room was packed and I could hardly find my 8 year old amongst all the fifth and sixth graders. When I finally found him I think he was a little relieved to see me/us. The music teacher asked all the kids who were going to play an instrument to meet in the music room. We all headed in there and waited. Luckily, Brody was not to far down the list for tryouts. He got up there and played that song just like he has so many times before. I was a proud mama. We left following his tryout thanks to a wandering Miss B. and hungry Ledger. And then we waited to hear back. I was nervous. So Friday rolled around and Brody calmly mentioned that he had made the talent show. I was so happy for him. He needed this. The talent show was scheduled for the last day of school. Lucky for Jeremy, Ledger, Miss B. and I, Brody was about number 10 out of what seemed like 40 on the list of performers. He walked calmly up to that piano and played his little heart out. He didn't play it as great as he did during his tryout (he may have been a little nervous) but he still did fantastic. My heart was beaming for him! I was so proud of him for wanting to do this. I was proud that he had the confidence and courage to try something like this. It was a great way to end the school year.

Going Buggy

I am going a little buggy, but that's not what I wanted to tell you! Tonight Brody's second grade class performed "Going Buggy" for family and friends. Brody had auditioned weeks early for a certain part but didn't get it (I know, lots of let downs lately.) He did however get the part of, "small fly" in which he got to pretend to play the trumpet while going across the stage. He looked adorable and did a super job. It was a fun night for us.

And now, playing the part of small fly...Brody Felstead!

Brody and Hunter. These two boys have been friends since kindergarten.

I don't know why, but I was not expecting Brody to go trumpeting across the stage during the middle of the performance. He was so cute pretending to play the trumpet.

G.G. and GPa were kind enough to meet us at Venezia's for dinner and then go to the performance. Since Sugar and Jim were out of town, it was nice to have them there.

So happy Nanny and Papa could come to the performance too.

Oh Brody...you make me Buggy these days!

Metal Mouth, Brace Face...

...those are just a few of the names we used to call people who had braces. Well, today Brody got braces and I'm hoping no one dares to call him any of those names. Oh he is beyond thrilled with his new look. He is carrying a mirror in his pocket and strips of wax. Remember when wax was a huge part of surviving your days with braces? He chose light blue and dark blue bands for his braces which look waaaaay cool! He ended up with 6 total braces on the top teeth. Hard to believe that they will be on for a year and that when he is 12 he will have to do it all again!

So here's a funny story. The cute girl who put Brody's braces on started a movie for him. He chose Scooby Doo. During the whole process he was in "Scooby Doo Land." He didn't have a clue what was going on. So she finishes up with him, takes his head set off, takes the super large mouth opener thingy out of his mouth and sits him up in the chair. All of a sudden he starts moaning and freeeeeaaaaaking out yelling, "what is wrong with my teeth?" "What happened?" The cute tech looks at me a little startled and says to him, "Those are the braces you are feeling?" And then with a laugh she says, "Did you think you were coming in for a cleaning?" He could not figure out what had just happened. Jeremy and I were cracking up!

Does this picture frighten you? This was Brody getting prepped for the braces. Now you can see why he is getting them!

Dr. Robison is the best. Jeremy and I went to high school with him and think he is super! His office is AAAAAAmazing and so is the staff. We can't wait to see how he fixes Brody's teeth! Stop by and see him if your thinking about getting Braces. Tell him Brody sent you, he'll hook ya up!

Second Grade PJ Day

Last week Brody's second grade class earned enough classroom dollars to have pajama day. Brody was so excited as he walked to the bus in his pajamas. Thank goodness his friend Mason was there wearing his pajamas too.

Ledger thinks his new Spider Man pajamas are waaaaay cool.

He asked me to take this picture of him. How could I say no?

Brody's Eight Year Check Up

Last week Brody went to his 8 year check up with Dr. James. Here is some,

"To Remember" info:

Height: 49 inches

Weight: 48 pounds

Hearing: Excellent!

Can you believe Dr. James was both Jeremy and my pediatrician? He knows all about us and our medical history which is nice. Keep growing big and strong Brody!