Alice Spring Band Concert

The night following her awards night, Alice played her spring concert.  Sadly, it was her final concert, as she will no longer be a part of the band. = (

After the concert, Alice and Grace were the only two who stayed for the awards.  Grace had time to decorate the table with her candy.

She did win an award because her band earned a I in the equivalent of UIL rankings.

Night two of her wardrobe standing out.  She sported a very "vintage" smocked dress.  At least she didn't have duct taped shoes.

I'm super sad that Alice will not be in band next year, but she is not, and has grand plans!  Emily will be in band, so at least it's not an absence for yours truly.

A smile at the end of a long night was a win, and next year Alice will do other great things, even when not in band.

later days

edit 6-6-25: backdated for continuity.

Dimondale Farewell

This year, the end of year music concert aligned with the 'farewell' that was open to the public.  It was a little bit cold, but such a nice night to say goodbye to a building that saw our family grow up for 8 years!

Juliet had Kennedy lift her up, so that they could sign the wall in a 'higher' spot!

I held William up so that he could sign somewhere tall, too!

Grace and Luna marked their heights on the wall. = )

And Juliet's graduation day seems far off, but I know it's coming up so fast!!!

Many of the girls had on pretty dresses, but it was just too cold to stay out without sleeves for too long!

Juliet on a drum!

And Grace on a Xylophone. = )  She was smiling at me before, but there were people in the way, so I wasn't able to get a happy picture of her.

And the latest 'in progress' picture of the new school!

Emily was not able to attend, because she had a track meet, and Alice and William left a little early, and then I left a little early, because I had to go collect Emily from her track meet when they got back.  But Billy and the twins stayed the duration.

It was a nice night, and I must admit, I am sad that this building will exist now only in our memories.  At least they were good ones!

later days

edit 5-13-25: backdated for continuity.

Middle School Band Concert

This year, the band director was back, and Alice and Emily preformed together in Alice's final Middle School band concert!

For a second year, Alice made refreshments for the people in her band, you can read more about that in the 'food' post published later this month.

The concert was on a Tuesday night, which makes the week feel really long.  The big girls had to arrive an hour before the concert, and so I just sat and waited, saving seats for Billy, William, Grace and Juliet who came closer to the start time.

It was nice to hear them play the music they've been working on since October!  I can't believe that next year Alice will be in high school and marching band!  It really has gone by so fast.

later days

edit: backdated for continuity 12-23-23