Karina's Piano Recital Video

Concerts!

I have had TWO musical children this year! Karina continued her piano lessons, and Tristan took up the baritone in 6th grade band. Here they are at their concert and recital last week.

Tristan was the only baritone player in the band!
Here is Karina at the piano.

And with her wonderful piano teacher, Mrs. Lindell.

And here's the whole 6th grade band. One of my favorite songs they played was "Let's Go Band." Brought back memories.

It was a farewell concert for both the music teacher, who retired, and for Tristan, who decided on art and drama for electives next year. So glad he tried a musical instrument, but, even though I'm a former 10-year band member, I'm totally okay with him moving on to other interests. :)

Read on . . . I've done two posts in one night!

Fishing 2010

Our annual fishing trip in Eastern Washington took place the last weekend of April. This year our group was small - only 11 Houser/Dennis family members were there. But the weather was good (I always seem to get the camera out on the last/coldest day!), and the fish were plentiful.
Tristan really became a great netter and hook-taker-outer.
Karina spent some time with her favorite how-to-draw book, but she caught her share of fish, too. She really took full advantage of the pole holders!
I was really proud of how well these two got along for 4 days. They played well with each other, and with cousin Mitchell. Another successful fishing trip!