Sterling Scholar

Sam applied for Sterling Scholar.  He's competing against 5 others for one spot.  It's a hard one to earn, but I'm sure glad he's trying.  Both because it's good to aim up, but also because I got to hear his sterling scholar recital.  He's getting so good!

 

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Sam was asked to fill in as Ward Chorister while they looked for a replacement. He did well too. Especially since the first song they threw at him was in 6/4 time. 

Jer and Sam training for their 1/2 marathon in Nov.

All three of these marvellous Priests decided to give their testimonies of Jesus Christ.  I am going to miss all their faces while they are missionaries, but one in particular.

We've had a lot of rain.... and a lot of snow in the mountains.  We're so grateful and wet.

Seth had Xander, Zak and Chris (his three elementary besties) over to play volleyball.  They are as cute as ever!

Sam's band concert photos from my phone

It was my parents' 48th anniversary, but they came to support Sam with his final year of high school band.  He really is very enjoyable to listen to.  He played with his band (picolo), a combined one and an ensemble group of 4 (flute).

 

Evelyn Orchestra

Here are the pictures of Evelyn's orchestra concert from my phone.  It was cold and rainy, but she was bright and smiley.  Grandma Wilcox was able to make it to this one.

She was so cute.  She saw me and knows that it's hard to get a picture of her behind everyone so she paused with me in view and waited for me.  It was perfect.

 

 

Seth's percussion from my phone

Seth is so excited to be part of percussion and enjoying every minute of it.  The teacher says that he's impressed how quickly that he's catching on to everything. Evelyn, Sam, Jer and I were all there to support and cheer.  Two had to leave right after Seth performed so we didn't get a group picture though.

 

My Sethie

 

Seth has been loving 7th grade.  He's a sweet kid.  He's loving anything new.  Ceramics, volleyball, percussion, karate free friends day with Jack, 3d printing projects, etc.... He is always ready for a hug.  

choir

Ward choir is mostly men.  I love hearing their beautiful and full voices.  

 

Music day

 

Beth invited us to a try instruments day.  It was so fun!  Sam flitted from each one asking questions and loving all of them.  He's in love with the french horn and the Oboe teacher was in love with Sam... I liked playing the harp and Evelyn liked the banjo. Seth liked the electric guitar and the drums.