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Memorial Weekend & Piano Recital

We spent Saturday and Sunday of the holiday weekend at Dead Lake with Dana's parents. We had fantastic weather on Saturday. And on Sunday Brynn, Papa Kevin, Daddy and two family friends all caught over 40 sunnies! They must have found the sweet spot.

Clara and Granny Annie

Sleepy snuggles

Playing Yahtzee

Brynn asked Grandma to set up Grandpa's hammock, so they got that all situated and then Brynn couldn't get into it herself. We both eventually got ourselves in it together and Brynn hardly stopped giggling hysterically the whole time we were in there. We were having so much fun. Holly grabbed my camera and snapped a few pics of us together in there. I was so glad she did because Brynn kept talking about our laughs in the hammock, and now we have pictures to remember our fun times together.








Tonight was Brynn's piano recital at Atonement Lutheran Church. The theme of the recital was "A Night at the Movies." Brynn's song was 'Tomorrow' from Annie. It was fun listening to all the songs, especially the more recognizable ones. One student played "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," which apparently is from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. That song always makes me emotional because my mom used to sing me to sleep with it. The last song was 'Chariots of Fire.' I love that song; such a classic movie tune! Brynn faltered a bit on her song, but it had been a challenge for her, and she did her best. She started out with a more difficult version and then Penny realized she was really struggling with it and gave her an easier rendition of it about a week ago. There was a nice reception afterward with treats, including popcorn, of course! Brynn will continue piano lessons through this summer. 


Most of the group. There is a group of younger kids who played before the school-age kids who aren't pictured. 

Brynn and Penny







Comments

carrington said…
Fun times at the lake! Love the hammock photos too. Wow - what a large group for the recital. Nice work Brynnie!
Anonymous said…
Good job, Brynn! Wish we could have been there. So fun to have you visit for the weekend.

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