Popcorn Pops

Clara (and Nicholas's soon-to-be) violin teacher gave us tickets to the Columbus Symphony's Popcorn Pops concert for kids. We had a great time.

Eating a little Subway for dinner.

Walking around checking out the beautiful flowers.

Face painting

Piano Guild Auditions

Nicholas and Clara both participated in Guild Auditions this year. They both did very well.

Here is Nicholas practicing his songs.

Big Ben

Gumball Machine

Early to Bed

Waltzing Clowns

Night Wind

Here is Clara practicing her songs.

Forrest Gump - Feather Theme

Knecht Ruprecht by Schumann

Waltz in A Minor by Chopin

Sonatina in G Major by Andre

Invention in F Major by Bach

Clara also played scales and cadences for the judge.

Annual Chuck E Cheese's Trip

For the last several years, we've rewarded the kids with a trip to Chuck E Cheese's after a good homeschool evaluation. This year was Nicholas's first time. He read Go Dog Go for Dr. Holinga and she could hardly keep from laughing. He really is funny when he reads. He adds sound effects and comments on the pictures and the situations.

Nicholas playing his favorite game.

Decisions, decisions...

Clara's Tap Recital

Here is Clara all ready for her tap recital. She had to pull her hair back into a pony tail and wear make-up (blush, mascara and lipstick). Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to video the actual performance. =(

Clara Practicing Tap

This year will be Clara's first year performing at the year end recital at the BalletMet Dance Academy on June 2nd. Here she is practicing. Enjoy!

The First One!

Nicholas lost his first tooth while Monica was teaching yesterday. Big sister Clara helped him save the tooth and got him tissue for the blood. He was quite excited to share the news with John as soon as he walked through the door and then with Monica when she finished teaching.

CSYO Junior Strings Season Finale

On Monday evening we went to hear Clara's orchestra perform their last concert of the season. Grab yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy.

Spring from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi



The Ash Grove by Clark



March of the Shadows by Meyer



African Blessing arr. Monday



Dragon Dances by Newbold