Guess what we have working now? I have a lot of things to update, so you will need to take this post in chunks. Most of it will be video links for the concerts and recitals that have happened. First we’ll start with Halloween. Kayla went as Feferi, a cos-play character. Strange costume, but she liked it!
Ashley was a Hunter of Artemis (Thank you Percy Jackson!).
The next in the line of photos is the “little” snow we got here on a Saturday in November. Ironic that tomorrow is Christmas Eve and it is rainy and 60 degrees!
December came, and with it started concert season! We begin with Kayla’s first orchestra concert at Woodlands Academy. I will just give you the videos and songs. Feel free to watch what you like! She played 9 songs that night!
All is Well
The Dargasson
Highland Holiday
Masters in the Hall
Mozart (this is over 9 minutes!)
Kayla didn’t remember the name for this one.
Wexford Carol
And ended the evening with the Hallelujuah Chorus.
One week later, we had Ashley’s piano recital. She had four songs.
She started with Carol of the Silver Bells.
Then Jingle Bell Rock
She finished her last notes of the song when……..the fire alarm went off! We do have a video of her sitting there while the alarm blared! We also took a picture.
Once the false alarm was silenced, she finished her set.
Ave Maria
And O Holy Night
Some pictures too from that day.
Next up in our busy month was Ashley’s band concert. Just remember, this is a 6th grade band. They sound pretty good for their age….
I don’t know the name of this first one.
All I want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.
And a Christmas Medley
To finish off our busy week, we then had Ashley’s choir concert (two nights later!).
This first combined choir number is supposed to be the opening song from the movie Frozen. This is fairly painful to listen to, just be warned.
Once the 6th grade chorus was alone, they sounded much better. Ashley is in the middle, wearing a Santa hat and the same dress as her piano recital. Her bangs are pushed up under the hat.
Light a candle.
A Merry Little Christmas.
A noel.
Silent Night/Stille Nacht
Some final pictures. This is Nibbles, right after her brush with death.
This is Nibbles when you give her a nice bowl of salad and she stuffs her cheek pouches!
Last but not least…..this year’s truffle production. I made 555 truffles!
All of the pictures were fine! Usually they are on their sides, but in this blog, I see them vertically. 🙂
I have to be honest and say that I would not know who Kayla was for Halloween. Does that mean I am old , or just out of touch? 🙂
I am always so happy that both girls are into music. I’m glad you record the concerts that we miss. You can hear the difference in the high school band, and it sounds like a nice group of girls.
Ashley, we loved your piano recital, even though you were so hot, you set off the fire alarm! 🙂
I can hardly believe that Kayla is in high school!! That surely makes me feel old! Before long, Ashley will be there, too.
I’m very proud of my girls!
Lots of love and hugs,
Gramma xoxoxoxo
We read (and watched ) this a long time ago, but I cannot comment with Kieran watching because he wants to type. He loves watching the girls play all their music (so do I). We are so glad for the blog that allows us to see what the girls are both doing, even though we are far away.