The Violin and other accomplishements

One of the biggest changes in WG's life this year was starting the violin. He takes lessons from a great teacher every Wednesday morning at 7am, and he loves it.

Due to WG learning the violin he has had the opportunity to attend a couple of events in order to increase his knowledge and education of classical music, particularly the violin.

Grandma gave us tickets to the Nutcracker
No he didn't look like this for the whole performance

We went with Aunt Jamie and cousin Lexi
isn't she a doll!

You just have to love those faces, they make me laugh every time

Just getting home from a violin concert by Jenny Oaks Baker, at BYUI. It was a late show and half an hour away, he was very tired.

Here he is performing at his very first concert. He got a little flustered and forgot where he was a couple time, but over all he did an excellent job.

The little girl playing with him is his teacher's daughter, and yes they are the same age, despite the height difference :)

WG has really enjoyed learning the violin this year. He has also enjoyed attending performances and has started a ticket collection from the events he has seen. I have been very impressed with his dedication in practicing and his determination to improve. He has been quick to pick up the necessary skills and is still loving every minute of it.

The violin is something WG has been asking to learn for at least three years. It is fun to see him love something that he chose from himself.

Besides violin, WG has excelled at soccer. He loves skiing and is improving with every visit to the slopes. He has improved at swimming, and is currently on a basketball team and is enjoying that.

At school WG does very well in all his subjects, especially math and spelling. All his spelling test are 100%, which makes his mother VERY proud!

WG continues to be a joy and a blessing in our lives. We love him very much, and enjoy watching him learn and grow.