Fiddle

Sadie has been taking fiddle lessons since October. We are very fortunate that her teacher comes to Happy each week for lessons. The Middleton kids and our preacher also take fiddle and guitar lessons. This morning they provided the special music for the offertory at church.

Sydni played "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Sadie, Tom and Sam all played the fiddles and Cy and Robby accompanied them with guitar for "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."

I didn't get a picture of the whole group playing during church, they were too spread out. Tom was busy greeting everyone after church, so he's not in the group picture.

Where does the time go?

We've made it through another week--time certainly seems to be flying.
Here are the highlights:
Monday--

• At morning assembly, T.S. was named Kindergarten's Outstanding Student for the second six-weeks. (This meant he was recognized and got to go on stage in front of the whole elementary--in his way-too-short sweat pants because that was all that was available that day. Thanks, Robby, for at least having those clean.)
• Fiddle Lessons--Sadie is now working on three songs.
• Dance/Cheer--Sadie and her friends are tweaking and finishing up their routines for upcoming performances at home basketball games.

Wednesday and Thursday--Sadie and T.S. spend a day and a half with GeGe. Happy hosted our district elementary and junior high UIL events those days. Sadie was an alternate for oral reading and creative writing. We were proud of her for trying out.

Friday--Sadie enjoyed a movie and ice cream sundae at school as a reward for participating in UIL. I went Christmas shopping after school. Robby and the kids hung out.

Today--We worked most of the morning putting laundry away (again, thanks, Robby for getting it washed) and returning the living room to normal after the craft explosion. Plans for the afternoon include more laundry and a visit to Nonnie's.

We are looking forward to the Thanksgiving break next week. Hopefully I'll get around to taking some pictures.

The Fiddler

Sadie started fiddle lessons this week. A man from Tulia is coming to Happy on Mondays--which is very convenient. Sadie has been asking to learn the fiddle for over a year now. She is very excited. She can now play the first measure of "Faded Love," which I know would make my dad very proud. It is a challenging instrument, but Sadie is determined to learn it.