back to school

hard to believe summer is over & heading back to school. it was an unexpected start to the school year this year . . . 

going to school with cousins! precious days together . . . it's like a dream come true! 

alyssa grad 2012

we celebrated my niece alyssa's grade 12 graduation this past weekend. it was such a joy to take her photos. she was stunning & the day was lovely . . . 

track star

snow white

claire was thrilled to get the part of snow white at this years spring arts production. sang the solo "someday" & did a great job. so proud of all these talented kids & the great teachers who lead them! 

music festival 2012

emma played:
Nocturne in C# Minor (Chopin) recommended to provincials 
Distant Memories (Louie)
Salta, Salta (Pinto)
Be Thou My Vision (arrang. Keveren)


claire played:
Sarabande in G minor (Bohm)
Air Varie Op.89 No.5 (Dancla)
Inroduction & Polonaise Op. 12 (Bohm)


after this week i am one proud & tired mama!

you've come along way baby!

as getting down to the last few weeks of practising & getting ready for this years music festival i came across this on u-tube. i think it was emma's 2nd year & claire's first. so neat to see how much you both have grown & developed your gift of music.

disneyland

spent two very full days at disney & had a blast. we did pretty good for not being big risk takers. so proud of my little california screamers! stayed at a cute little villa style hotel & loved our late night dinner out at cheesecake cafe. so much fun!!!

palm springs

spent a week holidaying with the boldts in palm springs! had a fabulous time swimming, hiking, golfing, shopping, running, dining & hanging out at disney!!! 

lady love fitness

my sister became a personal trainer & so i designed a logo & business cards for her as she is getting started. good luck kate & thanks for the personal training session!

signs of spring

loving one of the first instagram shots of some spring flowers using my new iphone.

happy valentines day

couldn't find any cool valentine cards & likely last year to hand out so decided to create our own. sending lotsa love to our family & friends . . . 

symphony debut

we received a phone call this week from the symphony asking if claire would be willing to present guest conductor lara st. john and guest conductor daniel smith flowers at the performance this weekend. we all got free tickets and made a special night of it. it was fabulous and such a neat opportunity! here's a few seconds of some backstage footage . . .