Our Budding Pianist

It's the right of passage for every child. Some love it, some hate it, and some, as adults, wish they would have practiced more (ahem). Piano lessons. Annika started in September and she, so far, is loving it.  She wants to skip ahead in her books and just do the "grown up" songs.  Which, I am guessing, are the ones where you play more than one note at a time.  But, in all things, baby steps.

She had her first recital last night.  I was actually caught a little off guard as to how choked up I would be. She was one of the few kids that did her piece from memory.  For her first time playing in front of a group, I was impressed.  Playing in front of people didn't seem to phase her one bit.  Maybe because I am pretty sure she doesn't care one bit what people think. Good for her!

Such a big girl!

Didn't get the best view for this video, will know better for next time.
Had to get an "action shot." This was after the recital was done. Didn't want to mess up her concentration! :)

Way to go Annika! You worked super hard on your piece and mommy and daddy are SO proud of you!

Lazy Sunday

For Simon, today was a lazy Sunday full of church, pancakes, napping, and flipping through the T@rget Toy Catalog...