Track Meet

I'm really not a fan of competition. If my kids go through life without competing I will be completely happy! However, they had to do the track meet so I went to support. I think they just like the fact that I was there where they could see me. Porter came over and sat by me a bit but Madi pretty much just hung out with her friends which is o.k. also.

Madi at the start of her 50 meter dash:)

She was so nervous.

Porter gearing up for his race.

I don't think he really cared.

Both of them finished somewhere in the middle of the pack.

The both did the softball throw and the long jump.

I know Porter jumped 4 feet 2 inches.

Aaron gave him some pointers before he left for school that morning. Madi was at choir so she didn't get the pointers:)

I don't think Track and Field is our thing. We will stick to riding motorcycles and playing the piano!

Recital Time!

I LOVE that my kids are involved in music. I LOVE that they LOVE their teacher and she LOVES them! I think:)

They had their annual Halloween piano recital which is always a little stressful but I'm such a proud momma too.

Porter played "Yankee Doodle" he did an excellent job and was such a good 'Iron Man'. This was his first recital and he didn't seem nervous. He did tell me afterwards that he was a little nervous right before it was his time. He didn't show it and did GREAT!! Porter ultimately wants to play the guitar, but I told him he needs to get good at the piano first.

I looked over at Madi about 2 songs before it was her turn and she was "practicing". I love that she looked over because I think this is such a cute picture of her.

Madi played "Spanish Fiesta" She did GREAT also! I can't believe she has been playing for 3 1/2 years! I have very high hopes for her and the piano. I wish I could play and I am going to admit that I may be living vicariously through her. I want her to play the piano/organ, cook/bake, sing, and know how to sew. These are all traits I wish I had.

Seriously!!!!!

There is NO way there is a better piano teacher/friend out there for my kids. They both LOVE her and tell me this quite often. Madi just adores her! When Vegas was in the works she was most upset about moving because of having to find a different piano teacher. I really can't believe how much Madi looks up to her and just KNOWS she's the best. Heather is PERFECT for Porter also! He listens-so she tells me-and does a good job.

We love you Heather!!