5/9/14

Here Comes The Sun

 Tonight after the swim meet at Arizona Country Club, Berkley had her tumbling recital at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary.
 This girl loves performing and does not get one bit nervous.  
 The song she performed to was, "Here Comes The Sun."
 Miss B. got her cartwheel this year.  So fun!
 After she performed, Miss Brenda let each girl pick one trick they wanted to show off.  Miss B. chose a back bend.
These two ladies have had so much fun this year going to Miss Brenda.
Megan and Priscilla are two of our babysitters.  They were there tonight watching all the neighborhood girls.  

5/7/14

Spring Sing 2014

 Tonight we attended the school spring sing at Red Mountain High School.  I have to be honest here.  This will probably be our last time participating in the school sings.  The whole experience was negative and I think we are done. The rehearsals and school practices in the weeks leading up to the spring sing were negative and it was obvious by what the boys were telling me, this night completely stresses the music teachers out! That being said, Ledger looked adorable on the stage tonight.
Ledger is always next to Addison since they are both so little.:) Addison's mom and I have become great friends since meeting last year at Berkley's dance class.
  Next up was the 5th graders.  I have to record this funny story because it had me cracking up today after school.  So the boys get in the car this afternoon and start in on how horrible their music teacher is, and how mean she is.  And then Case says, "Mom, can we please just skip the spring sing tonight? Mrs. Olsen is making us wear these bandanas and they are so dumb and I am going to look so horrible!" And then Ledger chime in from the third seat of my car, "Ya Mom, I am totally fine if we skip spring sing.  Mrs. Olsen is mean and I don't care if we even go." All the while Brody's jaw is on the floorboard as he is listening to his two brothers. After all is said, Brody says, "We can't miss spring sing! I am singing this cool lightening song, and we only get to do this twice a year! And spring sing is so fun!" And on and on and on went Brody. I was cracking up listening to the conversation and the differences between these boys.  Brody is all about music and art.  Spring sing is right up his alley!
 I wish I could say that I enjoyed the spring sing, but honestly, you can't hear what the kids are even singing and it felt like hours and hours of who knows what. 
Last but not least was Case.  Case buddy you were right, the principals a pirate song was pretty dumb!  You however are pretty cute!

5/3/14

Let's Play Music 2014

Ledger just completed his second year of Let's Play Music.  I love this program.  It is such a good start to piano and teaches the kids so many wonderful musical skills.  
 This morning Ledger had his second year recital at the Multigenerational Center.  He did a great job showing off his piano skills.
 Ledger gets a little shy when it comes to performing on the stage.  I don't think he looked up or smiled once during the 15 minute recital.  Here is is showing off the puppet show.
 Is this boy too cool for this?  I sue hope not!
 Showing off his certificate.
We have loved having Miss Tamra once again this year.  She is so sweet and has the most amazing voice you will ever hear. 

5/1/14

Trike-A-Thon

 Today Berkley participated in the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon at her preschool.  She chose to bring a scooter today because, "it's so hard to ride a bike without training wheels while staying on the sidewalk." 
 The festivities started off with singing to, "You're A Grand Ol Flag." This girl loves to sing.  She belted out the words like she was the only one there!
 After all the preschool friends got their helmets on, they were ready to practice the bicycle safety tips they have been learning.  
 And she's off!  Look at how safe Berkley is riding her scooter!  Awesome!
After the trike-a-thon, the kids enjoyed popsicles before they received their medals.  

Spring Orchestra Concert

 Tonight we headed over to the school to watch Brody perform in his orchestra concert.  He did a great job on his cello.
This boy is musically talented.  I hope he will continue to love playing instruments and find something fun to do with music.