Anna performed in the ballet, Coppelia, in April with her ballet studio and did a fantastic job.  The majority of the cast are older students but this year they invited some of the younger girls to join.  Again, lots of extra work and rehearsals for her, but she enjoyed it so much.

Anna and I participated in the Palm Sunday service at church and so enjoyed all of the great music that morning.  

Girl’s night with Anna included burgers and milkshakes for dinner, a special lotion treatment for our hands, and watching Parent Trap.  I love time with my girl!

James’ last 7th-grade band concert was awesome!  He played marimba on the first song and bass drum on the second.  You can see his head bobbing in the back of the band. 

The art show at Anna’s school included her aspen grove picture – so pretty!

April was a busy month attending and enjoying James’ track meets. 

Anna’s 4th-grade music class learning recorders

Since the kids were little, they have called crabapple trees, Leroys.  In the spring when these trees are blooming white and various shades of pink, the kids would say “Look at that Leroy!” as we drove around.  And the name has stuck.  Imagine our surprise when our new yard started blooming this spring and we discovered a Leroy of our own!  So beautiful.