Grace's Piano Recital

 

Grace finished her year of piano at her June recital.  She worked hard to get through Foundation 5 in Simply Music with Kasia.  Our only regret--we didn't get a picture with her! So proud of this girl!

At Home Piano Recital

Sarabeth and Joel got a surprise this spring:  a baby boy!  They had just a day's notice that a brand new baby needed a home and WHAMMO! there came a baby.  Sarabeth suspended her piano studio for the time being, so that she could focus on being a mom to Brandon and Avie.  SO...we were getting ready for a recital when all of this happened, so we asked the Gaines Family (who took lessons with us!) to come over for an informal recital.  It was so nice to see them again!  We are hoping that SB is able to continue lessons in the future, for our kids have done so well with her teaching!

Piano Recital

The kids are doing so well with their piano!  They sounded great at their December Recital.  So proud of them.

Spring Piano Recital

Grace played "Lead Me to Light" and "Deep River."

 Josh played "Jackson Blues" and "Alma Mater Blues."

This was Josh's first recital!  He is in a group lesson with Alina and Aiden and Abigail, while Grace has a group lesson with Hannah and Gabe.  (The Gaines weren't able to be at the recital...)

Playing "Piano Lessons"

Grace and Josh did a lot of game playing this summer--house, office, etc.--but my favorite happened in late August:  Piano Lessons.  Grace taught Josh how to play Ode to Joy and he was on fire!  I then taught him Twinkle Twinkle and Mary Had a Little Lamb.  We're planning on starting him in lessons with Sarabeth this winter--we think he'll be ready!

Zero Buyer's Remorse and a Mini-Recital for Grace

Plants for G'ma Joan's birthday, and A WIND CATCHER for ME!!!  I'd been eyeing this thing every spring for the past few years at Costco.  Bit the bullet, and had ZERO buyer's remorse forever after!

Picnic lunch in the fort for Mom and Micah

Love it.  

And Gracie had a mini-recital!  This year was a little crazy for piano lessons.  We took a break in the fall when Joel and SB got that sweet foster daughter, and then when they moved, we took a break in the spring, too.  Next year will be more consistent, but Grace still grew musically with the breaks.  She LOVES being in the spotlight.  😂

June Piano Recital

The first thing I did on Summer Break was to go listen to Grace at her recital.  This was the first recital that Melissa and Shane's two oldest performed in, so I didn't have to go too long without seeing my teaching partner...  Grace did an awesome job!

Piano Recital Coming...

Grace's Very First Piano Recital

Chester Chills Out and Silent Night were the two songs that Gracie made her piano recital debut with.  We thought she'd be nervous and shy, but she surprised us all with a calm, cool demeanor and confident playing.  She even looked out at us as she played, waiting to see our reaction.

Sarabeth had quite a few students...and Grace had quite a few supporters!  Granny and Pappy came, along with GG.  G'ma Colleen and Papa Scott were with us, and Papa Greg and G'ma Joan even came up from the farm to see Grace perform.  And don't forget the Van Sickle girls, and Gracie's teacher, Mrs. Whorton!  What a blessed girl.

We are so very proud of her.

Grace and Sarabeth

Grace has been doing so well with her piano.  I couldn't help documenting...

The Moser Piano

Through the smoky haze of the August Burn, we ventured down to the farm!  The kids were going to get to stay with G'ma and Papa overnight while Jeff and I returned to go to meetings and set up our classrooms.  The smoke was so thick that Jeff had to breathe through his sock-mask.

The Moser Family Piano has a new home!  Mom said that when we were ready, she would pass it on to us.  We really wanted Grace to start lessons this year, so we took advantage of the trip, rented a Uhaul, and brought it back to Spokane with us.  We are so excited to have this treasure!

Things are a little more crowded...