Caitlyn had to either take band or choir this year . . . she did NOT want to sing, so she chose band. She wanted to do percussion, but you had to either have one year of band first or taken piano for two years . . . she only had piano for one . . . Then she decided she wanted to play the Saxophone, but first you have to take clarinet for a year. So, this year she has been learning the clarinet. She is not necessarily loving it, but she is doing a really great job! She has unfortunately gotten a little bit of flack from a few so-called "friends" but she has continued her pursuit! She had her first performance two weeks ago . . . I am such a proud mommie! She did a great job! We love you Caitlyn!
She did such a good job!
Can you see her? This is the best picture I could get . . . most of them you couldn't see below her nose.
Brevin was asleep by the second song . . . he did not even hear her perform . . . I am sure he was heart broken. And yes, he slept through the entire performance!
Here is a sampling of her work . . . Jingle Bells . . . the Clarinets play second. Caitlyn is right in the middle, second row back.
What's a girl to do! I told John he should take a picture of me this weekend with my sleep mask on and my earplugs in . . . seems to be the only way I can sleep anymore. Working graveyards 4 and 5 days a week has taken it's toll on me! I have been neglecting my family, my house, my cooking, and most likely my husband. I haven't even kept up on my favorite TV shows! How depressing is that! I just wanted everyone to know that LIFE still exists in the Baker house! The girls are all doing well at school. Caitlyn is seemingly adjust to middle school thus far! She has taken to her 7 classes and playing the clarinet surprisingly well! Haidyn is thriving in the 4th grade and will be 10 this next Sunday. Dilyn is loving Kindergarten and is enjoying her new friends! All the girls are still going to dance every week and I am impressed as usual at their abilities! (I am just glad they haven't taken after me! Not sure where they get it from, hard work most likely, because John ain't that graceful himself, remember falling off the roof?) Brevin . . . is adjusting to Preschool. He never seems to want to go, but I am told he warms right up after I leave and he says he has fun! Oh, and of course his teacher says he is brilliant! John is still with Richmond American Homes, he has survived all the lay-offs and is actually really busy at work! That is always a good thing! I will post some recent pictures this week . . . I promise! And I will let you know everything we have been up to!
Get a load of Cait's face.
I don't know what it is . . . but I love to gut the pumpkin! And I must say I am VERY good at it! I get the inside so clean . . . and I and super fast at it! I dare say, it is a talent I possess!
