Random Summer Fun

Cael learns Progressive Rummy at JaxGrands bday sleepover

Esther Sophia Durand and Joy

Anna and friends at the music teachers' 50th anniversary concert

Lewis's college biology assignment

Mom modeling Jocelyn's jewelry

Mom modeling Jocelyn's hairstyle

Beth modeling ALL the dress-up

Audrey and Beth celebrate a bumper acorn crop

Dixie Senior Band One Final Concert

Jubilate Deo Choir Camp

Mr. Richey "helping" Dr. Erb conduct the dress rehearsal.  The four eldest McLeran offspring had a great time.

Dixie Delights

Auditions with Daddy--made Senior Band 2, Chair 3

Ian, Jocelyn and Beth at the UCA Shakespeare display

Jocelyn and Beth prepping for the midweek concert

Audrey, Jocelyn and Ian in a midweek concert selfie

Beth wondering if her flower is on right

Audrey waiting for our flutist after the midweek concert

Happy Anna

Our sweet, snarling flutist

Mom coordinating the troops in the Old Main basement

Eva and Beth

Who, me? I'm just little ol' Audrey here to listen to a concert.

Eva, Grandad and Jocelyn enjoying academia

Beth and Anna after final concert

Super Sister!

Audrey and Anna basking in the final concert sunshine

Lesson Time

Summer came all dressed up for lessons this week--made teaching her even more fun!

Fight Manfully

Another quote found in Quest for Love, this one the lyrics from an old gospel song dealing with temptation.  I like the matter of fact exhortations: "Yield not . . . fight manfully . . . look to Jesus."

Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin.
Each victory will help you some other to win.
Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue.
Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through.

H.R. Palmer

The Ragamuffin Preschool Siblings Chorus

 

For the record, we don't generally allow Eva to do her own hair and Cael to wear his potty training uniform for public concerts.  That extra charm was thrown in for this event only.

A Musical Moment

Anna captured this shot during piano lessons with Mary Kate.  

Teaching young beginners is so much fun!