Air Force Band Day

What an exciting day! Jacob's band along with some other District 11 elementary schools were able to participate in Air Force Band day. Some of the member from the Air Force band donated their time to come and teach D11 band students. First they were broken up by instrument and given a group lesson. Since I was a chaperone, I was assigned to the french horns. I learned a lot actually but was pretty bummed I was with Jacob in his trumpet class.

Afterwards, they came back together as one large band including AF band members to work on their concert music. The AF band also played a lot of their own music as well. What wonderful musicians they are. It was such a motivating experience - for Jacob but also for me too. It definitely made me want to get my trumpet out and start practicing right away. Who knows maybe I will!

Handsome

Much overdue but here are the boys getting their hair cut. I had to stay home to finish up a deadline for work so John took them to Floyd's Barbershop. Jacob seems to be enjoying it. The other two - not so much. Ian looks stressed, and William hates to have his picture taken.

Oh well! When they're done they'll all look so handsome.

Brunch

Soccer game in Castle Rock.  Jacob played great. He's such a smart player. Really thinks about his passes and what he needs to do next. Unfortunately, they lost again. I hope they can at least win one game this season.

Excellent form!!

After the game, we Ian and Jacob played on the playground. Then we drove back to Monument for an late breakfast/early lunch. I had an omelet and Ian ate pancakes, but Jacob was starving so he ordered a monster burger. 

I haven't been able to take Jacob to a game this season as it always interfered with Ian's nap time but this time it worked out, and the three of us had a really nice time together.

PI

Everything you ever wanted to know about the number PI. Well, almost everything. I actually still have a few questions, but I guess I can ask those later.

Last night Jacob presented his project about PI at the Walking Museum for his Gifted & Talented program at King Elementary.  Ugh, it was so hot in the library. Too many people. Despite my elevated temperature, there were some interesting topics, and I actually learned quite a bit about Alcatraz and North & South Korea.

Good job kids!

Easter

Saturday morning was soccer in Denver for Jacob, and Saturday evening was soccer at El Pomar (Southern Colorado Springs) for William. Jacob's teams did OK. It never fails though, Jacob always has amazing game at the ones I can't attend.  We had to get a team photo especially since the season is almost over. There aren't many opportunities left.

I don't have any photos of William's game mostly because it was pouring down rain and my phone battery died. I will say that it was nice to see William get into it especially after he scored a goal. Perhaps the rain helped him. He seems to think it did, and I tend to agree.

Sunday before church Ian found a bunch of eggs hidden around the kitchen, living and dinning room. He was so cute. There were so many he didn't know which one to grab next. Of course, he wanted to eat all of his candy. I shut that down.

After an amazing service at church, we headed home so Ian could take a short nap. Can't skip the nap. Can you image what no nap + lots of Easter candy would produce? I can and it wouldn't be pretty. Anyway, we had a late lunch at Bourbon Brothers with the family. John's food was good. I wasn't too impressed with my salad, and Ian was served an entire chicken with fries. Still, it was still nice to see everyone despite the lack luster food.

Since the restaurant is across the street from Bass Pro, we had to go. What a fun store. I hope we can go back and have some fun at the Fish Bowl (restaurant & bowling) some time soon with William and Jacob.