First, Grandma came down on the 19Th of May for three separate occasions. (Why the schools pack everything in at the last moment before school is out is beyond me). On Wednesday the 20Th she went with Tyler on a field trip to the Botanical Gardens. I don't have any pics on that but I believe you saw some on a earlier blog of Earth Day. Then, on the morning of the 21st Kurt and Grandma got to go see Hayden perform at school. He had a small speaking part, they sung a few songs and he also got to play an instrument (it's like a Xylophone but I can't remember it's name now). Then that evening we all got to go and see Hailey's final Orchestra Concert!
We took video of the whole thing. They did really well. They played the Phantom of the Opera and a series of songs from the Lord of the Rings but I have to admit my favorite was their final piece - Pirates of the Caribbean! They actually brought in the band and they played together for the first time in public (they practiced only twice before) and it was incredible! Needless to say, they got a standing ovation!This picture has from left to right, back row: Alayna (friend of Hailey's, Hailey, Casey (friend and also in the orchestra. Front, Hayden and Emmett (Hailey and Hayden's friend, Alayna's brother)!
Alayna and Hailey - BFF's!
Can't have a concert without Tyler finding his friend Erica! She is a sweetheart and lives in our neighborhood. Believe it or not they are in the same grade! (I hope Tyler doesn't take after his mother in height)!
This is one of my BFF.s Holly with Alayna, Ingrid (her daughters) and their cousin Ryder who is in town with his mom from Sneed's Ferry, North Carolina!We were so glad they could come and watch. Grandma was with us too but it was extremely hot in there and I think she was feeling a little woosie and she made a beeline for the out-of-doors!
Grandma left to head home after the concert. We were sad to see her go but she was back down within a week!
Grandma left to head home after the concert. We were sad to see her go but she was back down within a week!Okay - the next item up for a looksie . . . Hailey's Piano Recital at her piano teacher's house, which happens to be around the block! Her teacher is Andrea Thurman and is doing a great job with Hailey!
Hayden in the background - waiting for Hailey to start her first piece!
Oh, here is Tyler patiently waiting too!
Hailey's first piece is the theme song to "Titanic". It is a beautiful song. But I have to admit her second piece is my favorite, "Conquistador". I make her play it all the time. As a matter of fact she tried out for the school Talent Show and made the cut and is going to play it in front of the 8Th graders!
Sorry, made her pose!
This is Olivia - she is very sweet. She is the little sister of a friend of Hayden's who also was in the Recital.
Okay - on to other things. Grandma is back down and this is the 29Th. This was a pretty neat day too because Tyler's 1st grade class sung a song at an assembly earlier (on video, sorry) and it was so fun to see him perform. This is the first time in a school setting that I have gotten to see him and I wish I had a camera that took better indoor pictures because it was so cute . . . anyway .. . . Then Grandma and I returned later for another special event.
Which one is the real Hayden?
This is Hayden's teacher, Ms. Schmidt! She is fantastic! She has been so encouraging to Hayden, especially with his writing. He has really enjoyed this year!
Here is Grandma with the kids!
Here is Hayden's award! Right now it is in a pretty important place in the home - on the refrigerator door!
Heading home! What a happy kid! So handsome in his shirt and tie!
Well, I hope that has caught you up a little bit on what is going on around here. Believe it or not it isn't everything but I tried to sum it up the best I could!
Hayden in the background - waiting for Hailey to start her first piece!
Oh, here is Tyler patiently waiting too!
Hailey's first piece is the theme song to "Titanic". It is a beautiful song. But I have to admit her second piece is my favorite, "Conquistador". I make her play it all the time. As a matter of fact she tried out for the school Talent Show and made the cut and is going to play it in front of the 8Th graders!
Sorry, made her pose!
This is Olivia - she is very sweet. She is the little sister of a friend of Hayden's who also was in the Recital.
Okay - on to other things. Grandma is back down and this is the 29Th. This was a pretty neat day too because Tyler's 1st grade class sung a song at an assembly earlier (on video, sorry) and it was so fun to see him perform. This is the first time in a school setting that I have gotten to see him and I wish I had a camera that took better indoor pictures because it was so cute . . . anyway .. . . Then Grandma and I returned later for another special event. Hayden was the recipient of the
Presidential Academic Excellence Award!
I didn't realize how much you had to do to get this. You have to keep your grades to a 90 or above for 4Th and 5Th grade and also have to get high marks on all your state exams!
We are so happy for Hayden. There is a picture of the award at the end.
Here Hayden in looking at a Caricature he had made of himself for the teacher. She likes her students to do that so she can keep them as reminders. I thought it was a cute idea!
Which one is the real Hayden?
This is Hayden's teacher, Ms. Schmidt! She is fantastic! She has been so encouraging to Hayden, especially with his writing. He has really enjoyed this year!
Here is Grandma with the kids!
Here is Hayden's award! Right now it is in a pretty important place in the home - on the refrigerator door!
Heading home! What a happy kid! So handsome in his shirt and tie!
Well, I hope that has caught you up a little bit on what is going on around here. Believe it or not it isn't everything but I tried to sum it up the best I could!
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