March 2, 2006

I know- how weird that I would post in the middle of the week, but I just had to share. I went to the festival of orchestras on Tuesday night. It showcases all the orchestras in our school district. Marisa's group did such a great job. There was a big difference between last years and this years. I can hardly wait to see next year. She got 3rd chair and was updet over it. Its hard to compete against kids who are taking private lessons. But I am so proud of her! It also had the high school symphony orchestra. Wow! Can I just say wow! They did Griegs "The Hall of the Mountain King" which was just amazing! Then they did Beethoven's 5th symphony and I was so glad it was dark because I cried. It was absolutely incredible! They received a standing ovation, well deserved. All I could do was think about how grateful I was that our kids have the opportunity to be in this school district. I wish you all could have been there- maybe some of you would like to travel out and go with me next year??

Alayna with the teacher assistant Miss Meredith

Marisa with all the completed molds

Alayna with her preschool teacher Miss Betsy at the good bye party

Marisa making molds

"helping" with the molds

All the candy molds