Where did September Go??

Man, it has been a busy month! We've had events each weekend, which is why there's been a few weeks with no blog posts. Overall, everything is good! Ava's busy with the marching band, school, and work (she loves her job!), and G is busy with school and learning to play trombone. Scott and I are busy with work, and trying to keep up with the kid's busy schedule. Whew!

This weekend is nothing new...we've got a homecoming game performance (Ava), BOA regional competition in Des Moines (Ava), passing out goody bags for the trumpets early on Saturday (me), a high school play (me), Scott's up north for the weekend, and G has a dinner date with my parents since he can't be alone for too long by himself. And then G and I are hanging out 24/7 starting on Saturday morning! From start to finish, we are going to be maxed out this weekend.

I'll be excited to share (I hope) how the RHSMB does at the BOA regional competition in next week's post. But for now, here's what we've been up to:

Playing games and winning ducks at a local restaurant :)

First day of trombone lessons!

Rosemount's Annual Marching Band Festival - it was a great event, and well-attended. This was my view, watching the bands perform AFTER I was done with my volunteering shifts. A big thanks to my mom for helping out with the volunteer hours, as well!

This is the RHSMB, lining up to go into the stadium

Ava and I have both been sick, this was her post-cough face :(

Snuggling on the couch

Enjoying our friends' apple orchard that we go to every fall!

Ava bought herself a flute...turns out that this whole time, she really wanted to play the flute, and the trumpet was her 2nd choice. So, now it's the flute's turn!

We are truly in the run-yourself-ragged time of the school year with the marching band competition season kicked into high gear. I know it'll fly by fast, so although I'm really tired from all of the events, it's a passing thing, and it keeps Ava really busy and focused. Wish the RHSMB luck in regionals!

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