Emily sometimes likes soccer more than piano...

That's how her piano instructor introduced Emily - I'm afraid that's true.  She has been in a touchy mood all day long, knowing that she had her recital tonight.  Seven years - that's how long she has taken piano from Mr. Carmichael.  She has no problem at all playing soccer in front of all kinds of people, but when it comes to getting up and playing piano in front of people, it's another story.  

3rd Grade Awards

Gloria looks thrilled - she actually should be!!! My baby earned a spot on the 'A' honor roll and the Citizenship award with Excellent conduct all year!!

Emily's last church choir program - 2009

Emily recently performed in her last children's choir program EVER at church!! She was a dancer in the VBS musical as well.  For perfect attendance in 6th grade choir, she received her very own hymnal engraved with her name (mom cut off the name in the photo - ugh).  It's hard to believe that Em will be moving into the youth department in a couple of weeks as she transitions into middle school!  No more Wednesday night choir and GA's - a new chapter in her life.  I'm afraid this is just the beginning of many milestones we'll encounter over the next few weeks - stay tuned!

Emily with Mrs. Alexia, the children's minister, and Mrs. Fran, her choir leader.

Rock Star...

Choir Program 2009

Annie, Emily, Shelby, Elsa, Brooke and Tanner pose after their performance with their 'perfect attendance' hymnals.