Savos Strings

--God has given Jack, Emily and I the opportunity to be a part of a string orchestra that has just come together this year.

There are fourteen young people in Savos Strings (twelve of whom are pictured above) whose ages range from 23 to 13. --

--Our first concert is coming up soon, on December 5th. We'll be playing Christmas carols in the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette, IN --

--The word "Savos" means Saved --

--Updates will be put on the Savos Strings blog. So be sure to check it out, and leave a comment to let us know what you think--

--Our Christmas concert has 12 selections which include, seven orchestra pieces, three string quintets, and two piano duets--

--Ten out of the fourteen members of our group are also pianists--

--It's really amazing the way that God has allowed us to come together as a group. At the beginning of this year, I only knew five of the people who are now involved in this project. (And two of those five are my own siblings)--

--It's been so much fun getting to know everyone as we rehearse each month--

--We're looking forward to performing together throughout 2010. I can hardly wait to see what God is going to do with Savos Strings! --

Elizabeth's School Tour

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A few day ago, I had the opportunity to accompany Elizabeth on her annual (and last) school concert tour.

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Of course I grabbed a few pics for the blog :o)

Lizzy recently was advanced to the position of Concertmaster. Go Sis!

Independence Day!

Okay, I am sure you are wondering about this one. If you are a larger than normal family though, you will completely understand an hour long trip in a fifteen passenger van becomes a chance to grab a nap or finish that book you started.

Stephanie and Emily

Kaitlyn and I got to help out with the concession stand for Elizabeth's youth symphony.

I don't know how many hundred bags of popcorn I made within an hour and a half...but it was a crazy pace!

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My little musical sis....

And what is fellowship and fun without food?

Watching speed boats on the Kankakee river.

There were quite a few people attending the concert and fireworks that evening. (this picture doesn't even show half)

Nathan, all smiles...and walking!

Have you ever seen such a cheesy picture smile before?

Perfect weather...

Wacky...totally wacky

Gotta love the expression!

Okay, so I have a lot of pictures of Liz...she was just very photogenic that day!

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Elizabeth has had the blessing this past year of being a part of the Kankakee Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra. (Say that name three times fast! :o)

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What is especially exciting, is that Lizzy was able to win one of the orchestra members for the Lord!

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This picture was taken at their final concert for this school year.