Piano and Ballet Recitals

Caden's piano and Annabelle's ballet recital fell on the same weekend.  First up was Caden's piano recital. 

Caden introducing himself.

 

Caden playing a duet with his teacher Ms Allegra. 

 

A video of his performance.

 

A family picture before the recital. 

 

Mommy and Caden. 

 

Nana and Papa couldn't make it to Caden's birthday party this year, so Nana made little cakes to celebrate his birthday when they were in town for the recitals. 

 

Annabelle danced "Little Miss Muffet" in the recital.  Here she is ready to start her dance during dress rehearsal. 

 

 

Friends since birth, Annabelle, Belle Hartgrove, and Cate Purser. 

 

Mommy and Annabelle before the show. 

 

Annabelle had two friends from school in her class this year:  Ann Holland Crow, Laura Darley, and Annabelle.

 

I was the back stage mom again this year.  My view from the wings. 

 

Annabelle and her school classmate Zoey Seale after the show. 

 

Annabelle with Nana and Papa. 

 

A family picture. 

 

My Spring tennis season came to an end this week.  My team took first place in our division, so we will be moving up to a harder division in the Fall.  Back row:  Dan Silverstein, Wendy Thomas, Holly Myers, Stephani Walne, Pat Fitzgerald, Hilary Baker, Amy Moore, Deb Janowski, Tracey Berta, and Brady Bohrnstedt.  Front row: Carrie Miller, Amy Marable, and Laura.



Caden is Eight!

Caden turns 8 today!  I can't believe how time flies.  He's getting to be such a big kid; he's thoughtful and mature.  He loves basketball, baseball, and swimming.  He loves to learn and read!  According to his teacher, he is "perfection" as a student; does great in every subject and all the kids in the class love him.

I took cupcakes to school today! 

 

His classmates singing happy birthday to him. 

 

Opening one of his presents. 

 

Caden had a baseball game last night.  During warm ups, Brian threw a ball that hit Caden in the face.  It busted his lip and knocked a loose baby tooth out.  Thank goodness his jersey is red because there was blood everywhere.  Tough guy even played a great game after we applied a little ice. 

It's fun to see how much he's changed from birthday to birthday. 



Spring Fling: Covenant County Fair!

The school's surprise field day was last week.  The kids were so surprised!

Annabelle's class' chaperones (Martha Klienfelter, me and Stacie Rodriguez) before we stormed chapel to surprise the kids.

 

Annabelle changed and ready to go to the park! 

 

Annabelle's class lined up before heading to the park.  Back row:  Mrs. Scherer, Jonny Klienfelter, Audrey Thomason, Miller Rodriguez, Boone Traxel, and Ann Elise Goebel. Front Row: Beckham Farrell, Hutch Giddens, Dylan Horner, Zoey Seale, Annabelle, Brook Cunningham, and Bailey Shannon. 

 

Caden's class ready to head to the park.  Back row:  Willa Lewis, Samantha Davis, Adeline Monwai, Annie Pattison, and Gigi Parker.  Middle row:  Caden, Cade Crane, Liam Fesler, Luke Baker, Sutton Bruce, and Gigi Gravlee.  Front row: Preston Wilson and Daniel Crow.

 

Annabelle at the Carnival Game station. 

 

Annabelle and Boone petting a bunny in the petting zoo. 

 

Caden and Mommy. 

 

Annabelle's group playing a dodgeball like game. 

 

Annabelle trying to pop the balloon. 

 

Caden and a few other 2nd graders taking a break for snack time. 

 

Annabelle and a few explorers during snack time. 

Annabelle about to throw pie for Pie Face. 

 

Annabelle about to get a pie in the face... 

 

Annabelle climbing into an inner tube for a race. 

 

And she's off... 

 

Caden's turn to try to pop the balloon. 

 

Annabelle participating in a relay race. 

 

Caden getting a pie in the face. 

 

Caden with whipped cream all over him! 

 

Annabelle's class had a fieldtrip this month to the Texas Discovery Gardens. A pic with her class.  

 

Annabelle and her friend Audrey. 

 Annabelle's class with Mrs. Howell's class.