We left the campground in Virginia around 7:00 in the morning with the hope of getting into Dan's driveway in the early afternoon - early enough to get settled before dinner and Noelle's piano recital.
We arrived around 3:00 and were able to spend a bit of time with the family before heading off to the recital. Noelle played four numbers; two of which she had composed "It's Summer" and "Velvet". The other two were classical numbers with loads of 32nd notes so her fingers were really flying; "Sonatina" and "Avalanche". We sure could see some major growth in her ability even over last year when we also were able to attend her recital.
After all the students had played and received their certificates of completion for the year, we enjoyed a cookie and punch reception. She and her teacher ended up spending a good deal of time at the piano having some fun with some challenging new pieces that she will begin working on.
She now plays the keyboard with the Praise Band most Sunday mornings for worship. Last week she also played all of the hymns for the congregational songs as well as the background music during communion. She really is doing a great job utilizing her skills in meaningful ways.
An interesting side note to the day is that today would have been my mother's 100th birthday. Hard to believe it has been a century since she was born and 13 years since she died (just a few days before her birthday) Here she is on her wedding day
And here she is with her brother Don and sister Margie when she celebrated her last birthday in 2003.
Happy Birthday Mom!
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