So I was going to show you all kinds of stuff this week...some Thanksgiving shots, some new albums, etc, etc...BUT last night my big kid earned first place for his musical composition in his school-wide art competition! I couldn't be prouder and I so wish I was technologically skilled enough to somehow post my (incredibly sub-par) recording here so you all could hear it. I get teary-eyed every time he plays it...of course that might have something to do with the fact that I can absolutely not fathom how he can do these things or where he gets his skills (ok, I do have an idea, his great, great uncle was a concert pianist and such...aren't genetics amazing?!). So in honor of this momentous occasion you get to see some photos of him doing one of his favorite things...
These were taken less than a year ago and already he looks like a completely different guy. I mean, I know little kids change a lot and quickly, but sometimes I forget that works for big kids too. Guess I better take more pictures of him....won't he love that?!
OK, enough about my fabulous kid for now. You can be sure that I will let you know how it goes at the district-wide competition.
WOW! Congrats to the big man. That's super impressive.
Posted by: Molly | November 30, 2010 at 07:20 AM
Congrats Henry! I am so glad you mustered the courage to enter the competition! You are so talented!
Posted by: Michellle | November 30, 2010 at 07:26 AM
FANTABULOUS!!! Way to go Henry! Would love to hear it sometime. Good luck as you move forward!
Posted by: Annmarie | November 30, 2010 at 07:42 AM
Henry you are a little-actually rather tall Rennaissance Man. I am very proud of you and I'm sure Brother Larry is smiling up there in Heaven somewhere:) Congratulations!!Love Aunt Trish
Posted by: Tfernst264 | November 30, 2010 at 08:28 AM
Wow, way to go! I'm so impressed. What a wonderful talent to have!
Posted by: Wenmei | November 30, 2010 at 08:50 AM
You are such a rock star!!! I am so impressed and proud of you!
Posted by: Deborah | November 30, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Congratulations on winning the Reflections competition! I love the piece and for a matter of fact, I love all of your composing/playing. Thanks for entertaining us with you work.
Posted by: Annetta Ezelle | November 30, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Congrats, Henry!!! We're excited for you! I'm hoping we'll get to hear you play your composition while we're in Seattle for Christmas.
Posted by: Aunt Barb | November 30, 2010 at 04:52 PM
Henry - you are amazing! Congratulations and way to be courageous and enter the competition!!!! Way to go!!!!!!!
Posted by: Hillary | November 30, 2010 at 06:59 PM