V-Day

Now that Nathaniel & Felicia are in 4th grade, they have the opportunity to be in orchestra if they want. They all went for an introduction to the class & received some permission slips.

As you can guess, they BOTH want to join! {love how they want to follow in my footsteps}

I signed them up & they start next week. So, last night, we took them to get *measured* for an instrument (to rent). Felicia is starting with a 1/2 size violin & Nathaniel is already big enough for a 3/4 size violin. We also got them a starter pack that includes a music stand and shoulder rest for each of them. Oh and we got their beginner books that the school is requiring.

They are SO EXCITED!!!! They wanted to try out their violins last night but we told them to wait. We also had to make some rules that Ashley & Anson aren't too happy about {since they're the ones the rules are about - like NO TOUCHING EVER}.

Nathaniel & Felicia are begging to at least take out their violins tonight after their homework is done. And they want me to show them how to put the shoulder rest on & set up their music stands. They are SO CUTE!!! I love that they're excited!

{actually before we got to the music place, Nathaniel was having 2nd thoughts, but once he saw the violins, his eyes lit up}

I hope they have a good experience & enjoy learning something new! We let them know that it will be fun but also a lot of hard work! They seem to be up for the challenge!!!