Thursday, May 13, 2010

Sam's 8th Grade Band Recital


Here are just some of the 45 pics and 8 videos I took the other night at Sammie's last band recital in the Jr High. Can you believe we almost have a High Schooler on our hands!?!?!? :O
She did so great! (Sorry about the order of these shots...blogging just isn't what it used to be with my work schedule now, but I still try to share. :D) Here is where Sammie played (yes, with the sunglasses on...LOL...) during the Jazz Band performance. She got to play a solo this time, Misty (Mr. Alderson played on the piano and the others came in as accompaniment. One person came up afterwards and said I should put it on youtube as it made her father next to her cry.
Bryan, (which Sam informed me I spelled wrong in the last post) helped bring over all the necessary equipment, so, he was already there when we arrived.
They were all preparing for the evenings events when Bryan walked over and asked, "Sam, can I borrow a pick? I forgot mine." He grinned and she pulled one of two that she always has on her belt loop off. He gave it back at the end of the night after a smoking performance! :D
Then Sammie moved up to play with the full band and did an equally wonderful job. They all sounded great!


I followed everyone out back afterwards and snapped a few more pics. Good times, great memories. (So glad I could be there and share in Sam's joy with Alex by my side to giggle with.) :)

Monday, May 10, 2010

Sam's 8th Grade Spring Formal

I showed up with Sam just a few minutes early to get pics of her friends as they arrived before the dance started. This was such fun! Alex and I watched everyone arrive in their pretty clothes.
One of Sammie's best friends right now is Brian. He showed up with a rose and necklace for her.
Another great friend is Jen...she arrived after I took the pic of everyone else. Then there is Callie, but she always comes 20 minutes late...I never manage to get a picture of her. But I saw her at the end and she looked lovely as every too! :) Fun teen moments.