The Forgotten Ones

The end of the year rushed past and I may have forgotten to post a few end of the year events. Both Emma and Analise had music concerts this year. Erin and Dan decided to tag team the event that would end up lasting 4-5 hours from early drop off until everyone was finished. Emma was in choir and Analise had both band and choir. During Analise's concert, there was much laughter. Her headband kept falling down as she tipped her head to play her clarinet. This caused all of her friends around her to laugh as well. In addition, when she was on the risers for singing, one of the girls almost fell off the back. They had to catch her and pull her back up which resulted in more laughter. Emma's performance went well, however, there was a major storm that formed during that time. Dan and Emma had to run to the car without an umbrella. They came home soaked. Erin and Analise were thankful that Analise's performance was before Emma's. They got home just as the rain was starting.

Besides music performances, the girls had their annual art show. Both had many fine art pieces. Emma's favorite was her clay pieces. This year the focus for Analise was her box sculpture. In fourth grade, the main event is the voting on box sculptures. This year Analise's team won with with their Yum Yum bakery design. They received a gift card to 5 Below, which Analise said she would like to give to someone that is homeless, so they can get some supplies. The next person we see will get the gift card, or perhaps someone we see walking into the store.

The year wouldn't be complete without the Chronological Quest. Like Emma, Analise was fascinated by Irena Sendler, so we ended up with an Irena Sendler the II. It is an amazing story and worth hearing again. Erin was just glad we didn't have to create a new costume this year. Last year we had to ask Dan's friend who is from India to lend Analise a dress. She would not accept anything that was not authentic. Irena's getup was a bit itchy and both girls commented they wanted it off the second the performance was over.

Analise's class also took a field trip to the Mill City Museum where they learned about the Pillsbury company and how a mill works.