Posted in Alyssa on Jan 23rd, 2012
I was so proud to see my once shy, stage-fright daughter, walk across that big school stage, sit down and play without a mistake. She was slightly hesitant when I suggested she sign up for the talent show. We simply filled out the form together and she put it in her backpack. I told her [...]
Alyssa did not have a traditional piano recital this year. She is taking a different kind of piano class at school and they just invited the family to watch some of the songs the class was working on. It was informal, but anytime to watch her play is worth it. I have high hopes for [...]
I am sure there will be a day when one of them doesn’t want to dress up, but they all love it. Each girl picked her own idea. Well, not Audrey, she had to be what fit at that age. Maybe next year… Alyssa choose a cowgirl and Megan is Toki Tori. As usual, Ethan [...]
Posted in Alyssa on Nov 1st, 2011
Alyssa had her 3rd grade musical tonight. I love to watch her on stage. Not because she is showy, but because she is just confident enough to be up there. One year, she may even ask for a speaking part. She had been singing the tunes to Annie for weeks and we had fun watching [...]
Posted in Alyssa on Aug 23rd, 2011
I love to go back and look at school pictures. I take one on the first and last day of school every year and it is amazing to see the changes. Even though I see her everyday, I look at this picture and can’t believe how big she is. Today, we ventured out together to [...]
Posted in Alyssa on Jun 15th, 2011
First and last day of 2nd grade We are down to the last few days of school. I guess there has to be a last day either way, but when they start having “Technology Day” and watching movies what is the point of going? Alyssa had field day today, proceeded by Toy Story 3. Monday [...]
Alyssa playing a few of her songs. For the first few months, I stuck with her. I would watch what she learned and practice myself. Christmas time came and I could play most of the songs in her book. Well, I am proud to say that she has far surpassed me. To the point that [...]
Posted in Alyssa on Dec 17th, 2010
We were gifted a beautiful piano earlier this year and took full advantage of the opportunity for Alyssa to start playing. All parents have ideas or hopes as to what their child may become, and I wanted to put the love of music in front of her. It is something I have never had nor [...]
Our neighbors are the best! S and A live next door to us (not sure if they like their real names on the web). They have been super and loving to our children since we moved in. We eat and celebrate together, we have game night, we play in the yard. Recently, they wanted to [...]
We are back into the swing of soccer. That means never a dull Saturday, lots of bags, whining, cheering, wrestling, water and sweat. Alyssa is doing great. She really likes to play and has a good grasp on the game. She is fast and smart, but still is not the most aggressive one in the [...]
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We recently moved to Round Rock, TX. We have 3 beautiful girls, and a son in heaven. This is for those who choose to walk life next to us.