We stopped by to see Gramma, Grampa, and Great-Grandma after church today. Kevin and Kayla both needed haircuts pretty bad. So before Kayla’s hair got all wet, we ran next door for a picture with Great-Grandma! We think Kayla is winning, with Ashley coming up fast. After the haircut, we took a picture with Gramma, Grampa, and Gizmo. That way, you can all see how Kayla and Ashley compare to them height-wise. They will both be taller than me (5’2″)!
Great-Grandma and the girls.
After haircuts, we headed home to watch the Puppy Bowl! Who needs some goofy football game when you can watch puppies fight over toys and get referee calls for things like “excessive cuteness”? The hedgehog cheerleaders were awesome! The girls also practiced their instruments. I am including some videos. For Kayla’s second video, I turned the camera. It looked fine on my screen, but recorded sideways. As I am a complete video novice with no software, I couldn’t get the darn thing to rotate. But since the video is just so you can hear how she is playing, it’s not a big deal.
This video is Ashley as she is playing “Over the Rainbow” now. This is her challenge piece, so she is only playing some sections with both hands right now. She wants to play this at her spring recital.
This is Ashley playing one of her favorites, “Fur Elise”.
This is Kayla playing “Fawkes the Phoenix” from her Harry Potter book (thank you Aunt Schna!)
This is the rotated Kayla playing a very recognizable piece from the Harry Potter book.
And for those who would like an encore, this is Ashley at her winter recital playing “To the Stars” from the movie Dragonheart.
Wow, it really puts into perspective how tall Kayla and Ashley have gotten! There are a couple of other things I noticed; Great-Grandma is shrinking…and Gizmo needs a haircut!! 🙂
It is very nice to be able to have a private concert, just as easily as looking at your blog! Nice job, girls! In no time at all, you’ll both be playing your pieces without even looking! I love it that you both do so well with your music, and hope you keep with it always.
Kayla, when I started the video of you playing your clarinet, Gizmo popped up his head, listened for a few seconds, then started looking for you. You know how he likes it when you bring it over and play for him!
It’s a very nice post, it shows how you are both growing in size, and in talent. I am so proud both of you! 🙂
Lots of love,
Gramma
I love the private concert too! I didn’t inherit the musical genes in this family and I am so impressed at the knack you girls both have for it. You obviously work hard, you are both doing so well! The picture with Great Grandma is so cute, especially since she didn’t even have a chance to get dressed!
Poor Gramma has post-surgery face, otherwise that would be a great shot too! I like Gizmo shaggy!
And I like that Kieran is photobombing from the fridge. haha!
Two awesome girls ! Two awesome musicians !
Thank You for these videos.
As I am writing this, there is a Clarinet sonata, with piano accompaniment, playing on WFMT, 98.7 FM 🙂 😮 🙂
Looking forward to band concerts and piano recitals, always a joy to attend.
Tiffanie, You “didn’t inherit the musical genes in this family ” ?, maybe not, but what you can do with a pencil and a piece of paper is “symphonic” !
I too love being able to hear both of you girls play, even from far away. Music was such a great part of my life, and I’m so happy you both love it so much!
Kieran is a mad photo-bomber. He took lessons from his cousin Caleb. 🙂
Good morning from the east coast!! Kayla, I once played the clarinet and you are definitely a pleasure to listen to, compared to myself, at your age!!! Perhaps that is why I no longer play! 🙂 Ashley, it is obvious that you love playing the piano…you make it seem so simple!! But, I do know that it takes lots of practice for both of you! Kudos to you two!! I love this blog. It is great seeing you!! Love and hugs!!! 🙂