Concerto Concert - Mendelssohn g minor and Beethoven C Major

Throwing rocks before the concert

It was a memorable, amazing, THRILLING day to have Danny and Mercy both play piano concertos with the combined New Plymouth Orchestra and Taranaki Youth orchestra.  Noah and Oak were also in the orchestra - Noah on viola, and Oak on percussion.  These pictures were taken just an hour and a half before the concert.  We showed up at the back door of the theatre, and had to wait around for a bit before someone showed up and unlocked the door. 

Mercy's holding a darling thank-you note that she wrote for the conductor.  

There's just something cool about a tux...

Danny also played percussion in the concert.  

Gotta love The Gong

Sage at the park

Mercy's 3rd week as Primary pianist.  Tiffany Gaastra is a suburb song leader.  I selfishly hope that her mission call is very delayed.  

Our three girls at the beach.

Noah and Oak returned from their 5-day trip to Tonga.  

 

Keep an eye out for Noah's blog about Tonga - it won't happen this week, though.  He is gone for the entire week on an mountain expedition with his outdoor ed. class.  

I feel very grateful for all the wonderful experiences our family is having.  Reading the news always reminds me how grateful I am to have healthy kids and to live in a safe land.