Wednesday was a big day for our family! Taylor is in 6th grade and is playing the flute. Well, on Wednesday she won first chair! We are so proud of her! She has been very dedicated to practicing her flute and it paid off. I also played the flute but only achieved first chair after my now cousin-in-law, Cathe, graduated and I got first chair by default! ha, ha Taylor really enjoys band and it looks like she will be setting the pace!
Sixth grade has been a shock for us all! It has been a difficult adjustment with the block scheduling, honors math and the homework. With practicing piano and flute and required reading, Taylor is already down an hour and a half before she gets to her "regular" homework. We also have to get up at 6:40am during the week to be at school by 7:40am. Crazy! I've been really proud of Taylor for her determination and perseverance during the last 3 months. She has really stepped up the pace and is doing great! All A's the first 6 weeks and we are expecting the same this 6 weeks.
Also on Wednesday, Andrew had his first airplane ride! We flew to Dallas to see his eye surgeon. It was great fun watching AJ's excitement and delight with the plane and flying. He especially enjoyed the take-off and landing. He was able to get the feeling of going really fast and those of you who know him know he likes to go at full speed! It's always fun to experience things thru the eyes of children. They help us remember and enjoy the simple things that we take for granted.
Andrew will be having surgery on his left eyelid on November 26th at Children's Hospital of Dallas. Any and all prayers for him and his doctors are welcome! We have great faith that God has provided us with the best doctors for this surgery and are expecting a great outcome. Does that mean that we are not nervous? No, we are a bit anxious. But we do have peace that all will go well. I'll keep you posted!
Other than Wednesday our week was uneventful....just the way I like it! :)
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WAY TO GO, Taylor!! Maybe your mom and Cathe can give you some pointers on the whole flute thing. I remember Cathe practicing all of the time.....so much that it drove me crazy. I still cannot believe you are in 6th grade.......wow.......do you know that when I was in 6th grade that Joyce would bring me a lunch (and my friend Kylee Sandifer, too) if I forgot mine or decided that I did not want to eat the school food? what a sweetie she was.....I know that was kind of random........sorry about that.......its what happens when you are old.
AJ-------a fun plane ride! Our kids want to ride anywhere, ANYWHERE, on a plane. We are still working on that. Hope the surgery goes well........we will add you to the prayer list!
love to all
Hey, Family! I'm so happy to hear that Taylor is giving it her all in band- congratulations on first chair! What a great accomplishment! Best wishes for AJ on the surgery- I'm glad he enjoyed his first plane ride; amazing how much a child opens our eyes to the things we take for granted, eh?
Love you!
Lissa
GREAT JOB, Taylor!! I was a flute player, too, Cara, and from what I hear, I could not have beat out Ms. Cathe either. We will be praying for sweet little Andrew and for you and your strength. Our God is so good!!! let us know how it all turns out. Love ya...
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