This afternoon was finally our performance. To clarify, it was the last Spring concert choir that the school will have, unless something amazing happens and they reopen somewhere down the line. But as it stands, Bethany will close its doors after commencement tomorrow. It was the last concert, and I was thrilled to be part of it.
Of course, as it would happen, it snowed like you wouldn’t believe today. Thankfully, when Jerilee came to pick me up for warm ups, the weather had really just begun, and we made it on time no problem. We ran right into the gym and saved my family a row of seats before hitting the stage for a quick run through of a few songs.
While I was at practice, Brady was getting the kids ready to come. I’ve taught him well, obviously, because he took pictures 🙂
Between practice and performance was about a half hour, where I ran into a couple of beautiful people who came to watch. These people included Brady and the kids, my parents and grandma, Willa and her friend from church, Jerilee’s parents, and lots of other alumni that I didn’t know was coming. So many nice surprises!
I won’t minimize it. Concert choir was a lovely time of praise and worship and reminiscing. I loved it, and from what I heard, the crowd really enjoyed it as well. Extra points if you can find me!!
When all was said and done, we inched our way out to the main doors to meet Brady with the van. The kids walked super slowly and Laela specifically attracted an unbelievable amount of attention. Ok, it wasn’t unbelievable. It made perfect sense, she was SO gorgeous in her huge skirt and pink leather jacket 🙂 They were all so adorable today.
The kids were asleep within minutes of leaving the school.
Now, we’re home, and Brady and I specifically are completely wiped. I could barely understand anything the kids were saying, and I even started to make up words. Doesn’t “yumby” sounds yummier than “yummy” anyway? I mean yumbier… Now I’m confused. I got some good cuddles in with Rowan while Dekker and Laela ate their supper at the table.
While I love my kids, I am relieved that they are finally down so that I can get some supper and hit the sack!
I’ll send you off with a photo shoot, feature myself and the lovely Jerilee. I picked many of the super unflattering ones, just for fun. It is a good thing that Instagram didn’t exist when we were in college 😉
Yup, we’re cool. We know.
Sleep well, all.