Music to My Ears

In early June of this year, I signed Stevie up for piano lessons... I've tried hard, since she was young, to give her something new to experience every year. First was ballet, then horseback riding lessons... drama club at school, science club, soccer... It was a little boy's solo piano piece at the end of school recital last year that peaked her interest in learning to play on her own. So, I set out to help her do just that.

We struggled through some of it. You've got to be very dedicated to be a student of Mrs. Laura Hartz! 5 days of practice a week.... and I have to admit that it got old playing the same song over and over... but eventually, I didn't have to kick Stevie in the butt as hard, and she took it upon herself to achieve and excel! I couldn't have been a more proud mother of my little girl...

I was so worried I'd be in the hospital for her big night tonight! Fortunately, Baby V has held out (and is still holding out UNFORTUNATELY!) But I got to dress Stevie up, and watch as she rocked her three pieces... Lightly Row, French Children's Song, and Little Playmates. Below are pictures of her big debut (standby for video uploads... they're HUGE files!) - enjoy!