Olivia - All State Band

Olivia decided she wanted to play the flute in the school band.  She played the year before and this year they hired a new band teacher which allowed for more opportunities.  Her teacher submitted her name for the All-State band and she was chosen.  Just her and one other boy in the school.  It was an all day event.  They spent the day working with a band director who taught them lots of new skills.  After a few hours of that they separated into sectionals and had more opportunity to work just on her flute.  At the end of the day they put on a concert.  Livie did a great job and the smile on her face couldn't get any bigger.

 

 I LOVE this girl!

  We were so lucky to have Grandma Gibb come with us.  She had come down during the week to help me with sewing costumes for the school play - more on that later.  Since she was at our house and the All state band was up in Surprise, AZ (half way to her house) she came with us.  We stayed the night in a hotel and then took Olivia in the morning to the school where the All-State Band was being held.  After I spent my few hours that I was designated to spend as a chaperone, Grandma and I spent the day shopping and having lunch with her 2 aunts.  It was a fun afternoon.  I always love getting together with those lovely ladies.  Since I never knew my own grandmother, I feel like they give me a little glimpse into her life.  Wish I had a picture of us at lunch. 

Livie did great and I just can't say how proud I am of her.  She is one driven girl.  She works hard and has quite a talent for music.