Relay for Life

This past weekend, our kids had a great opportunity to practice their musical talents at a local Relay for Life event.  Four weeks ago, their lessons changed from being taken alone to merging with a group of similarly leveled students to make small ensembles and prepare them for a recital.  It has been an exciting experience for all of the kids, not to mention the adults involved!

When we first got there, MaKenna got together with her group... Charlotte, another violinist and Christina, a pianist... to practice and warm up - on the bleachers!

The girls, ready to play:

Meanwhile, Caleb's group met on the stage to tune up, set up, and look like the cool band that they are!  What a neat experience for these young men. 

 

  

  

The guys are:  Zach on drums, Donald on Keys, Caleb on Bass/Acoustic and David on Electric.

  

Tuning, almost ready to play.  James (our music minister and the kids instructor) makes the final adjustments:

  

 

The girls ready to go:

 

After their set, the girls relaxed:

Then, Holly, Kenna and I enjoyed a walk to the top of the bleachers - which my kids have never done!  We were able to watch the sun set, feel the cool breeze and listen to more great music.

I am so thankful that my kids have the opportunity to express themselves musically and for the people who invest in their lives to help them on their journeys as God leads the way.