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This is a big week for Ava...she had a band concert at the high school on Tuesday night, and for two of the songs, the 8th graders partnered with the RHS Wind Ensemble. They sounded fantastic! It was great to hear the music from the band program that she's moving into...and I think it helped inspire her for the marching band audition the next day. 

Now, this isn't just any old marching band that toots their horns and plays a few drums half-heartedly. This is the Rosemount High School Marching Band, and they are amazing! They are award-winning, nationally recognized, and have marched in the Macy's Day Parade in 2017. They are also one of the only high school marching bands that have been invited to play in the Rose Parade twice. Next up is the Rose Parade in Jan 2023 (last time was in 2014.)

So...we were really hoping that Ava would make the band. And guess what? SHE DID! Ava's level of playing is going to get even better AND she gets to ring in 2023 in southern California!! We are so happy, excited, and proud of her!

Ava also registers for all of her high school classes next week, and she was debating if she should take all honors classes available in 9th grade. I told her..."great motivation, but that's a heavy class load." I think she's going to scale it back, but we need to figure it out this weekend, so she's ready to go for registration next week.

Another bit of happy news...we are welcoming a new fur friend to our family this weekend. I'll have more pics next week, but as a preview...Pria is a five-year old rescue beagle, who was used only for breeding (and from what I understand, not given much love.) It has been a crazy week trying to get everything ready for her. I had gotten rid of so much of our dog stuff after we said goodbye to Lucky in 2018. It was old and a bit worn out (18 years of having dogs will do that, ya know.) So it was fun purchasing all new, fluffy, fun, pretty stuff for our new girl! 

We are so ready to give her so much love and affection. Any tips on making a rescue dog feel at home in a new environment? 

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