Rags the Musical

Lillie played in her last high school musical in the pit orchestra. She did such a good job. She was the lead violinist and played with such sweetness and articulation. Her tone carried through the entire auditorium. 

Keoni was in DC

 It was fun to see Keoni, the president of BYU Hawaii. He was in town for a conference. Though he travels a lot this was his first time in a while visiting DC. It was really good seeing him for dinner. He was here just one day. But we loved seeing him  

Happy 18th Birthday Lillie

 We just can’t believe Lillie is 18!!  She has been a good girl. Always tries to please us and do well and tries to listen to everything we ask of her. We sure love her a lot and will miss her once she goes to college. 

Tonight we took a few friends of hers out to Georgetown in DC. They went walking around and then did a game room called the Escape game. Then we had dinner of sushi and miso soup. Her friends seemed to have a good time. It was so so fun!!  We hope she enjoyed her 18th birthday!! 

Holiday Concert CYSO

 Lillie played her last holiday concert with CYSO. It’s hard to believe. She has come a long way on the violin and the symphony sounded so good!  It’s quite and honor to play with the group. Here she is pictured with a friend from her high school, Aiden Murray. He is a very talented trumpet player!  It’s good for her to associate with such talented people. 

Lillie plays her violin at another gig!

Lillie recently played at an outdoor Christmas market with her CYSO quartet. It was cold and by the end her fingers were number!!

The kids were great sports and highly talented!!

Lillie plays her violin at the Governor’s house

 Lillie was chosen to play in her high school string quartet for the Governor’s annual Christmas open house. She is getting all these very once in a life time opportunities. She did a really great job!  Our violin star really was the star of the quartet!!

She looked sparkling in her Christmas dress!!

We are so proud of how she has applied herself to learning the violin!  

Lillie got recognized for her achievements—Award

We are so proud of Lillie again!!  She was chosen as one of ten students from her high school to be recognized for her grades, leadership, sportsmanship, community service. She is such a good girl and we are so proud of her accomplishments!!

CYSO does a flash mob

At the start of CYSO this year, CYSO decided they were going to do a flash mob at a holiday outdoor market in downtown Annapolis. The practice before was outside in a park. 

They would walk in, in groups until all the students were playing. 

On the big day, the musicians gathered and waited in a restaurant near by. Then at the appointed time they started to gather and play their piece in small groups. Each adding to the group before. 

They actually sounded really good!!  

All County Orchestra

One last time. Sad to think this was Lillie’s last all county orchestra. She was magnificent as usual. Very dramatic, moving and very accurate. We could hear her lovely tone she was making and she nailed it!!  She has come a long way with her violin playing and we are proud of her! 

First Day of School

Lillie’s senior year. We are so proud of her. This year instead of catching the bus she is driving to school!!  Below are pictures of our neighbor boy, Jake. They have gone to school together since elementary school. It really is hard to believe how old they are. Both of them are driving to school!!

It’s going to be a great year!!