The Budding Violinists!

Yesterday Clarie and Evan had the wonderful opportunity to perform with their teacher's professional string quartet at a school assembly in Oakley. They were very nervous and not too sure they wanted to do it--translated that means that, yes, I did force them! But they ended up really enjoying it. What a great experience. They loved playing with adults.



Here's a little clip of the performance:

Not only was this good for them--it was good for me also. All the driving to lessons, all the nagging about practicing--it was payback for me. It reaffirms to me the importance of music lessons, sorry guys... you're NEVER quitting!

Out of the Mouth of Babes...

What would I do without my Evan? He's always there for me. Here's a conversation I just had with him while driving him to soccer practice. I must note that just as he began talking I was listening to Bill O'Riley on the Radio talk about Proposition 8 and wishing Evan would just be quiet so I could listen (shame on me). He started out talking about Halloween decorations and then started into this:

Evan: "Mom, when you were a little girl, did you go to the temple with your mom and dad and get sealed with them?"

Me: "No, I didn't Evan."

Evan: " (After a pause)...that means that you won't be with them forever."

Me: "I know Evan, that's something that I pray for everyday."

Evan: "Okay, Mom, I'm going to help you pray for that too."

I'm so thankful for my wonderful children who remind me each and everyday what is really important in life. Thanks Evan for making my "Terrible Tuesday of Driving" around completely worth it!!! I know that someday soon, OUR prayers will be answered!!!