Saturday, January 8, 2011

Getting Ready for Christmas part II

Nothing says Christmas like band and choir concerts. Especially in our area where singing about the birth of our Savior is still acceptable. I know it’s not the case in lot of other places so, it’s something we appreciate. It certainly helps me get in the Christmas spirit.

Now, I have sat through a lot concerts over the years. Too many to count. I’ve enjoy watching my children progress in their skills. By the time they are 9th grade they are at the top of their game. Sam was outstanding playing all the different instruments in the percussion section. I love listening to him play. The entire percussion section was awesome. However, it was one of the worse 9th grade concerts I have ever been too. Alan and I kept looking at each other wondering what in the world was going on? I thought maybe I was listening to 4th graders. It was such a disappointment!

After the concert Sam asked me what I thought of the concert. Of course only his mom would tell him the truth. He said; “yep we stunk”!  Apparently, a lot of the kids don’t care and don’t practice and mess around during class time. New band teacher and he has a hard time controlling the kids. Sadly, It showed!

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In total contrast the choir concerts were outstanding! Sam was busy playing bells and djembe. So enjoyable to watch him really get into it!

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Loved the selection of music chosen.

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Performing at the Gateway Mall

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Sam on djembe: Gateway Mall

Pause the playlist and enjoy Sam on the djembe.

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We borrowed these little guys. They are two of Sam’s biggest fans. They two of our favorite boys. Porter and Mason F. They enjoyed watching Sam perform. They were so wonderful and well behaved.

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Simle Middle school Choir performing at the Bismarck Civic Center.

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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Getting Ready for Christmas 2010

Nothing says Christmas like decorations. The one thing I miss about my kids being little, is the excitement of putting up the tree and getting the decorations out. Even though Sam is willing to help, at 15 he’s not as excited.  As for Alan, I think it’s just another chore for him.

 Good thing I’m still surrounded by little ones who are not only willing but eager to help!

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My sweet little Sophie was a hard little worker. When her mom came to pick her up, she told her she couldn’t leave yet because she wasn’t done. Her mom was kind enough to let her stay a little longer.

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Sam joined in and helped me string the lights. At least he didn’t complain.

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Juno’s job was to sit around and look pretty! 001

My sweet Bella also helped us put up the decorations. I didn’t take pictures of that but she was also very eager to help!

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Here is what our tree looked like when we were done. Just some of my favorite things!