Gabe and Lydia took a group music class once a week offered to home-schoolers. There were four students in their class from February to June. They learned tempo, forte and piano, the musical staff, are learning to read notes on the treble clef, gained an introduction to all the instrument families, and had hands on with percussion instruments, guitar, keyboards, violin, flute, clarinet, and recorders. They have been mastering their flutophones and had their first recital in June, playing songs such as BA Robot, HeeBeeGeeBee, Merrily We Rock Along, and singing Frere Jacques. Now they are playing more well-known pieces such as It's Raining, Old MacDonald, Ode to Joy, When the Saints Go Marching In, and Amazing Grace.
Good job!
Starting Line of 5K - Marshal has a bit of sun on his red-head, blue shirt about three rows back.
Coming into the finish line, fourth overall, first in his age division. Shouldn't be surprised.
Lydia being beat off the line of the 50 yd dash. She gave that fellow 5-year-old a run for his money.
Gabe bolted right out of his shoe at the starting line of the 75 yard dash. He so wanted to impress his race-running dad. Mom had him ill-equipped in running shoes. Gabe was so disappointed as he scuffled through the race. We were so relieved he wasn't hurt, for he looked like a bird with a broken wing. Thankfully only his racing spirit was broken for now.
