Last week,
Nik and Jake attended band camp. Both boys are starting their second year with our local
homeschool band. I am amazed at how much this small group has grown over the years. In fact, I wasn't too interested in my children being involved in band because I was certain the band would be dinky and nothing like the band I was involved in when I was in school. I know, I know, I'm so shallow sometimes!
lol!!
Anyway, I have been
thorougly impressed with the whole band experience and all the bands (beginners, concert and symphonic) sound wonderful. The
sypmphonic band is quite impressive. We also have a jazz band and brass ensemble. Our band directors are top notch and are wonderful with the kids...seriously, I am thrilled that I caved and let my kids join the "dinky" band!
Band Camp was held daily from 9 until 12. There were three days where we all went from the camp to an activity. Friday night there was a concert and lock-in. On Saturday there was a
carwash fundraiser. It was an exhausting but fruitful week!!
On Monday, we all
vistited the nastiest laser tag joint in the world.
On Tuesday, we went skating. My kids can't skate...but they tried!
Belle did well....
and then this happened....
Nik just said "No!"
On Thursday, we went bowling. I have no idea why I have no pictures from that day. Pete and I were quite surprised to find out that Belle has some mad bowling skills....the boys?....not so much!
Friday night there was a short concert. Jake has not tried out for the Concert Band yet so he played with the Beginning Band. He plays the trumpet...and yes, I have a terrible time taking photos at concerts...I can't seem to get a good shot...and my hands are jiggly...it must be because I'm so excited!
lol!
Nik played with the Concert Band and Brass Ensemble. He plays the baritone. You can see him
waaaay back there in the back...
After the concert, the kids enjoyed a lock-in. Here's
Nik and Jake with a couple of friends who were also staying overnight. There were plans of playing the
Wii all night....
I was tickled to get to babysit this little fellow all week! He and his two sisters were recently adopted from Ethiopia. His mom is the band director. Belle stayed in the nursery with me and helped...she loves the babies!
and then this happened....
Nik just said "No!"
On Thursday, we went bowling. I have no idea why I have no pictures from that day. Pete and I were quite surprised to find out that Belle has some mad bowling skills....the boys?....not so much!
Yesterday, I found BookPALS Storyline where we listened to Guji Guji by Chih-Yuan Chen. BookPALS books are read by actors, for example, Guji Guji was read by Robert Guillaume. The book was brought to action not only by Robert's reading, but also by the animation of the illustrations. There are also activities to go along with each book. I appreciated the comprehension and what I call the "thinking deeper" questions. Isabelle found quite a few activities listed that she would like to do also! We are returning today to read A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon and read by Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin).
