Ready to Sing

 

I was disappointed to be under the weather and miss the girls’ choir concert—there was just too much coughing to make it work. Still, seeing them ready & happily hanging out together made my heart smile. 

Best Concert Ever: The Magic of Paul McCartney

 

Seth and I had the chance to witness a rock and roll legend! We attended Paul McCartney's "Got Back" Tour at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, and the show was beyond amazing.

At 83 years young, Paul McCartney put on a masterclass in musical longevity and sheer stamina. He performed for nearly three straight hours, covering an impressive 35 songs! The setlist was a journey through music history, featuring iconic tracks from The Beatles, his time with Wings, and his extensive solo career. His memory and energy were astounding—an inspiration for sure. 

We were incredibly impressed by the quality and tightness of his long-time band: Paul "Wix" Wickens (musical director, keyboards, and more), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar), and Abe Laboriel Jr. (drums and infusion of comedy!), plus the Hot City Horns brass trio. 

Beyond the music, Paul's personality shone through. He was so funny, down-to-earth, and genuinely loving toward the sold-out crowd, which spanned all ages. The entire night was filled with sing-along opportunities, creating an electric atmosphere.

A highlight we will never forget was the performance of "Live and Let Die." The pyrotechnics were so powerful and perfectly orchestrated. Paul gave lovely tributes to John and George, and he shared stories dating back to the 60s. For both of us, this was the best concert ever!

Kit's Band Concert

Kit played trombone along with 5th graders from several elementary schools and the 6th grade Shanahan Middle School band.

Honoring Our Veterans

Kit honored Grandpa John P, Grandpa John K, Papa, Uncle Zech, Uncle Jim, and Cousin Joe during her 5th grade musical, America's White Table. Their photos, branches, and years of service were included in a slideshow that played throughout the musical. Kit was a featured singer during You're a Hero.

Be a Star Workshop 2019

Kit and Winnie had a blast at the annual Be a Star Workshop held by the Olentangy show choirs. They were paired up with the beloved Emily, AKA Tibbs. Seth and I made it to their performance. Then they had a waffle challenge at Kroger in which I agreed to buy all of the waffles they could carry.

Winnie's 2nd Year of Piano Lessons

Winnie began her second year of piano lessons with Ms. Alexandra. I'm going to be sad when the box goes away.

Winnie's 1st Piano Recital

I couldn't be more proud of Winnie for all her hard work at the piano. At her first recital, she accompanied Kit playing "Carmen Ohio," and she played solo for "Yankee Doodle," and "Don't Get it Twisted." Her teacher, Ms. Alexandra, is the best.

Kit's String Recital

Kit played the violin beautifully in the strings and band recital. Her songs can be watched using the following links:

https://youtu.be/yyipvH89L0k

https://youtu.be/mkJ-5Iz47sQ
https://youtu.be/aRTrBlexvIM
https://youtu.be/EZZ_YuiN_Ig
https://youtu.be/rnK81M_bb5s

https://youtu.be/kzrUqjz9NqY

4th Grade Recorder Recital

I was grateful to be able to slip away from work to attend Kit's class recorder recital. In addition to the class songs, she played "Skin and Bones" with Erin, Gianna, and Stella.

Christmas Music

Winnie is playing Christmas music beautifully. We've been enjoying her play 2-hand pieces, including "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," "Jingle Bells," and "We Three Kings of Orient Are".