December 2011

How to summarize such a busy month?  One person at a time…. 

Megan’s school band was one of 3 bands chosen to play at a special concert at UGA.  What a privilege!  Megan got to play with a small ensemble of flutes during the “Dance of the Reed Pipes.” It was a fun field trip and a great concert!  

Megan's Band performing at UGA

Megan auditioned for All-State Band.  She made the first cut, and also made 6^th chair in the District Symphonic Band.  She is practicing hard for the 2nd All-State audition in January. 

Megan’s Chorus Christmas concert was held at Lake Lanier Islands.  Lake Lanier is famous for the lights they display at Christmas.  In fact, it costs $60 per car to enter the gates.  But, with Megan performing, we got in free!  

Megan and her friend were chosen to play a flute obbligato for a number in the District Middle School Honor Chorus concert.  We were so proud of her!  

Megan and Ashley

Playing with the Middle School District Honor Chorus

Megan was called as the Beehive Class President.  She has already shown great leadership and ability to love those under her stewardship.

Nick participated as 1^st chair clarinet in his band’s Christmas concert, and as keyboardist and saxophone player in his jazz band concert.  

He also made the first cut for All-State Band and was assigned to be the principle player (1^st chair) for the District Concert band.  He is also practicing for the 2^nd all-state audition in January. 

Nick's Senior Pix  

What a Stud!

For his School’s awards night, Nick was awarded a certificate for “Academic Excellence in AP Physics C: Mechanics”.  Nick’s been working on college applications.  He plans to apply to the BYU schools, Georgia Tech, and SVU.

Award's Night

Academic Excellence in AP Physics C: Mechanics
He has a 109 in the class.

Michael spent his days at work and his nights either with the young adults (especially with one in particular), or sharing his talents.  He volunteered to be in the stake choir, and was busy getting ready for the Christmas concert.  The concert was great!  He also was asked to accompany the sing along at the Ward Christmas Party.

Michael and his young adult buds

Michael and Aubrey

Best Buddies at Stone Mountain

The Boys...What studs!

Lauralee pulled off another successful piano recital.  Megan was the final and most advanced student to play.  She played Jon Schmidt’s “I Saw Three Ships.”

The Motley Crew

Greg took the week off during Christmas and New Years and completed many items on his "honey do" list.  Along with cleaning out and organizing the basement, many drawers, and files, Greg and Michael built a beautiful retaining wall in the rosebush bed out front.  Great Job, guys!!

 CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Coming in the Next Post!