First Visit from the Tooth Fairy

Can't get over this new grin! Someone was pretty excited to lose her first tooth.

First Annual Cello Day

Dayna's cello instructor helped coordinate Lincoln's first ever Cello Day. Dayna was able to spend a day in master classes learning from instructors around the area, culminating in a concert that evening with cellists of all ages and abilities. It was a great experience, and hopefully one she will want to participate in next year.

April Fools

It's entirely possible that a certain child of mine woke up very early on April 1st to plan a gaggle of gags on her family. From baby powder in my hair dryer, to not-so-subtle Saran Wrap on the toilet. But this one...there are no words.


Especially since she used ballpoint pen and it didn't come off so easily.

But her parents were patient and waited for just the right moment...like Easter.

1,000

This post is brought to you by the number 1,000. For no other reason than to commemorate that for 100 months, I have posted 10 blog entries (often on the last day of the month.) So welcome to post number 1,000!

There's a New Girl in Town

Once upon a time, there was a sweet hamster named Hamilton. He was a Christmas gift for our girls. He was sweet and personable and crawled right into our hands. Curious and full of life. But he wasn't full of life very long, and we had to say some tearful goodbyes.

But we still had sweet Hickory, who continued to warm our hearts with his funny ways. Like how he rolls over for us to scratch his belly. Or nestles into his favorite blanket on our bed and falls asleep while getting a "hamster massage."

Last weekend, we were contacted by the girl who sold us Hamilton. Her living situation has changed, and she needed a home for Bella (Hamilton's mom.) So Bella has joined our family. Of course, Dayna is still hooked on "H" names for her hamsters, so Bella is now known as "Hershey." She's pretty sweet, so the name fits. But Dayna will be quick to tell you she's like dark and white chocolate.

I also think Dayna is hoping for baby hamsters at some point...we'll have to wait and see about that.

Middle School Music Festival

Last weekend, Dayna participated in her first judged music festival. Her band director has never sent a sixth grader, but let her participate this year because she takes private lessons.

She did a great job performing "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. The judge thought it was "pop" music, but it was a good lesson in the subjectivity of judges. She scored a I-, and I'm so proud of her.



She also performed the Minuet from the Suites for Cello by Bach. This is quite an undertaking for a musician her age, and she really worked hard to get to this point. The judge agreed, and she scored a I.