Thursday, January 21, 2010

Great performances



I have tried and tried to upload video from last week but I am having technical difficulties! I will keep trying but, for now here is the little pair after their violin recital.
Night and day they are, In so many ways. This is one of them...... Olivia's practices at home are lovely she plays her pieces with ease. In front of a crowd she struggles and often her nerves get the best of her. Josie on the other hand....her practices at home are, well, sloppy. We are left wondering, is this really for her??? Then she gets up to perform and we cringe a little after seeing her at home. Almost with out fail she belts it out like she's been playing the piece her whole life "what's the big deal"? We look at each other (Tyler and I) Who was that! Funny.
It was so much fon to watch them this week, Olivia opened her third grade talent show playing Starwars (even the boys cheered) She really did well, she hit the notes we didn't think she would make. She is one of those people who makes it look effortless. Josie played a wonderful Allegreto for their recital.....true to form! She was ready to go on to the second half and her teacher cut it off, she was a little disappointed but did great. Woot-Woo! Good job. We love you two!

Friday, January 8, 2010

What 'Snowkids' do at night!!!


Sledding with friends, the Smiths.



Snowdays!!!


After a long, but wonderful Christmas break, mother nature gives us a few bonus days. I am sure it seems unbelievable to some, but when it is super icy, super snowy or super cold...everything here shuts down including school and church!!!
This, is why we love our hill.....(not the mowing part!!!)