AJ's First Recital

Avery's first violin recital, and solo, were tonight at an assisted care facility. Avery and Makenzie were cool as cucumbers as the event approached. Neither of them seemed to be experiencing anxiety as their big night approached. I was anxious enough for the whole lot of them!

Both girls shined, shined, shined tonight! They were stars! They each played a solo and one of the songs with the group. Avery didn't miss a note on her solo and, well, hopefully hit a couple of notes on the group piece. It didn't matter, she didn't know, she did her best without hesitation.

Here is "I'm a little monkey"

Both Ronda and I were in tears by the end of that short 30 seconds. Hillary asked AJ if she wanted her to play with her and she just shook her head, "No." So brave!

A big high five!

Avery and Hillary

Kyndra recognized some of the songs (yes, that's a turkey hat on her head)

I wish we could have been playing for Grandpa tonight, or Joe's Mom. But, the holidays are coming and both of the girls will get a chance to share what they are learning. What a gift to have music in our lives.

Thanks Ronda and Heather for the pictures!