Friday, May 19, 2017

Lillie 6th grade orchestra

Lillie is doing remarkably well in her pursuit of playing the violin.  Her 6th grade orchestra had their spring concert.  It was really nice to hear.  We are so proud of her.




Lillie's stand partner was Seth Hilton, a boy from our ward.  They were sweet together.  See Lillie?  First seat!!!  Our concertmaster daughter!!  HAHA






Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Happenings in the Sakai household

April/May happenings in the Sakai household:


Lillie played violin in a solo ensemble competition.  She got a high score and went on to the state solo ensemble.  We are so proud of her violin playing!  Here she is playing Handle's Bouree from Suzuki Book 2, Level 2.








Our annual AP commemoration camp.  All the brethren came out to camp and have a fireside honoring the Aaronic Priesthood.  Pres. Volk gave a great talk and putting on the whole armor of God.

We have an annual missionary preparation seminar in which the seniors come out and have workshops on preparing to be a missionary.  The highlight is when they get to go out with the full-time missionaries to proselytize.
 We celebrated Kim on her birthday at the new National Harbor MGM grand hotel.  We went to a Top Chef restaurant, Marcus Samuelson, and it did not disappoint. 

Honoring mom on mother's day.  We sent nana some roses.  Here she is with Katie, Kanani, and grandma.


National prayer breakfast with Elder Calderwood, of the Seventy.

The ward had a teacher appreciation night in which they nominated teachers of theirs to be honored.  Lillie had a great first year in middle school.  She loves Mrs. Bowen and all her teachers, but Mrs. Bowne is who was nominated.  Here she is with all her students in the ward.


Darren's big violin debut since college


Monday, April 17, 2017

Easter NYC










Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Elder Barrett

Dan Barrett served in CH from 99-00.  We love when he comes to visit.  He is a professor of music and so talented.



Thursday, February 16, 2017

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

PLDD 2017









Monday, February 06, 2017

Fun times

In NYC again!!
We love our Lillie.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Birthdays & Temple

Dad's birthday first.
Lillie's birthday with a good friend, Sammie.

This was a big year.  12 years old and going to the temple.

Friday, January 06, 2017

New Years

Traditional trip to NYC for the new year!
View from hotel.