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Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

A Brag about my Megan Beth...

My Megan Beth was absolutely FANTASTIC last night in her Strings Concert.  It was even more amazing than I thought.  You see our school district (PUBLIC I might add!) had their 33rd annual Evening With Strings.  Grades 5 thru 12 combined together to put on one of the most amazing public school music events I have seen in a long time.  Over the years it has grown so big that they have had to split it into 3 separate nights just to accommodate all the schools and satisfy the Fire Marshall. 

So, what does that mean? Well, it means that even though this picture seems to show what one would think were all of our schools were there. But in all only a handful of elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools were scheduled for last night.  

Here are a few shots from the top of the bleachers where I sat. 

Now, this one above is a picture of the floor. This is where middle schools and the high schools sat. Look closely (in bottom right corner) in the stands and you can see that is where the 5th graders sat. 

Below is a better shot of the bleachers where the 5th graders sat. 
As you can see they filled almost the entire side of the gym!

The music director for the district said that there were over 1000 students participating last night alone!

A few more arial type shots: 



 Now, to get more specific and brag on MY Megan Beth. What a little performer she is!  Every time she is nervous as all get out but as soon as the show begins she is on her A game.

Here Megan Beth is before the concert practicing: 


Here she is with her friend Gwenny before the concert: 



I'm so proud of all the kids last night, but of course I have to admit I am a bit biased with my Megan Beth!









Wednesday, March 16, 2011

My friends....Thank you!

Officially, the party is over. The great my hubs if 50 party!  And boy was it a party!  Of course many of you know that the planning for this party began months ago and understand that I have an over abundant need to have every little detail perfect which can drive anyone batty! Ok, Ok, Ok, I admit I am OVERLY OCD to the point of pure madness! 

Even with this acute illness which would drive most people screaming into the night I still do not understand why I have 3 FABULOUS friends who put up with me and are always at my side with every major event I load onto myself.
Through thick and thin they are always there doing whatever it takes to make it through.  Whether it's bringing/making food, decorating, watching my kids or whatever they are there! The last year or so of my life I have grown closer and closer to these ladies and honestly I can hardly mention them without feeling all icky mushy inside.

I was extra blessed for this party though because I had two extra hands, Toni and Cheryl on deck to assist me in my craziness! If only they lived closer they could be a permanent part of our crazy group!

Back Row L to R: Nancy, Malissa, Cheryl
Front Row L to R: Toni, Janet, Wendy

Saturday, March 12, 2011

The calm before the storm

I sit here this morning drinking a cup of nice hot coffee and trying to get myself vamped up to go shower and start the day.  lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggg sigh

Today is the day for the BIG party, hubs 50th bday party.  I have been working on it for over 2 months now and the day is finally here.  There are people of all walks of life coming in from all over to converge in one room to hopefully have a calm, relaxed fun evening of remembering, laughing and catching up. 

This is the first time since we moved to San Antonio 7 years ago that we are introducing so many of our friends, family etc in the same room.  I made the comment recently that it was like all aspects of our life were finally converging into one location.  Up until now we have unintentionally had these parts of our life separate.

This is the variety of invites for the party today: 

  • Chuck's family
  • Some of my family
  • School friends
  • Scout acquaintances and friends
  • Railroad coworkers/friends
  • Chuck's music friends from back in the day
  • My friends from back in the day (two of which are now divorced)
  • San Antonio friends
  • My friends from back in my hometown 
The list is pretty extensive and it will be a site to watch and see how this crowd works.  I wonder if this will become the melting pot of the Jones?  Till later............
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