Piano Recital and Fun Run

With the end of the school year fast approaching, McKell gets to participate in lots of fun events. The only two things the piano recital and the Fun Run have in common is that McKell participated in them and she is glad they are both over.

She did a great job at the piano recital. She played, "Give Said the Little Stream" and "Indians." She has a fabulous teacher who really explains things. Although McKell complains about piano and practicing sometimes, she is really good at it. She understands it so much and can pick up any song quickly. She says she wants to quit, but that isn't an option so she will take a break until August which she is looking forward to.

The next event was the 1 mile Fun Run that all the fourth and fifth graders in our school have to participate in. McKell was less than thrilled about this since she doesn't really like to run. However, she pushed hard in the practices and the real race and did a great job. Here she is running. (She is on the far right.)

After the race she took a much-needed break.

She did have a fun hanging out with friends after the race.

Her favorite part of participating was getting the T-shirt and having everyone sign it. She thinks the shirt is so cool.

A Few Things . . .

Now, I'm no Julie Andrews, but I thought this was just too cute. For teacher appreciation at the school a mom decorated my door with this poster. I thought she did a great job. Some of my younger students who are not familiar with "The Sound of Music" asked why I was dressed like a maid and others thought it was a picture of me getting married. I love my job:)

My Spring Program is also over and was great. McKell sang in a trio with Erika and Berkley in the program. She has such a cute voice. She also just sang a duet for Mother's Day at church. I'm glad she is developing a love for singing and music.

I went to Women's Conference with my mom, 5 sisters, and 1 sister-in-law. We had a great time going to the classes, staying up late, chatting, and shopping. My sister's suburban was so packed for the ride home there was hardly a place to sit. Great memories!

And last, but not least, check out my new bike that I got spoiled with for Mother's Day. I fell in love with it at the store and luckily my sweet husband bought it. I hope the weather warms up so McKell and I can ride to school before summer break.