Pumpkins at the Zoo 2025

The RHSMB won the BOA Regional in Des Moines last weekend! They were Class 3A champs, swept the caption awards (general effect, music, visual), and then went on to win the championship in the finals (with the same caption awards!). They've made it onto HornRank's "on the bubble" list, which is kinda a big deal.

Today (Saturday), they're performing at the Youth in Music competition at US Bank. 35 bands from several states will compete for top honors, plus it's the Minnesota state championship. Fingers crossed that RHSMB has a great showing and holds onto their state title. Can't wait to see them perform!

This past week was a busy one. No surprises there! We went to the Jack O'Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo, like we do every year. This will probably be Arya's last time joining us, as she'll be at college next year. Wahhhh!

Might be the closest I get to going to Paris with Scott

On Wednesday night, Arya and I headed to the MoA to find her a dress for the fall formal. She tried on a few, but finally found one that we both thought looked great on her. Then we hit up the revolving sushi place for dinner, and did some other shopping. The mall wasn't too crowded on a Wednesday evening, and for that, I'm grateful! It was really lovely spending 1:1 time with her during this busy season.

RHS held their first tri conferences on Friday morning, and I bribed Arya to join me. It's more fun if she's there to hear her teachers' comments, and it's less awkward for me to make small talk. AND, we ended up getting Caribou afterwards (that was the bribe!) She's doing great in all her classes, and the teachers have only kind words to say about her. So proud of her!

Pria is always excited when we come back from Caribou with a pup cup for her! She was just relaxing, per usual, when I took this pic.

Tomorrow is our Oktoberfest event at a local brewery. Another mom stepped up and organized the trumpet section's silent auction basket. I am so grateful for how engaged these new trumpet parents are!

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