Since the end of marching band season, I thought we’d take a break. Maybe have an easier schedule. Nope! Between Anterpalooza, Trumpet Ensemble events, and concerts, Devin has stayed very busy in band! But he still seems to really be…
I’m so excited to tell you that True Potential is back! While competitive soccer and futsal are winding down, we decided to bring the original group back together for Indoor Winter 2 at Soccer City. Though several of the players…
Devin participated in the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra again this year. Last year, as noted in my post, Devin made the OYW (Oklahoma Youth Winds) band. This year, he made the second to the top band – OYP (Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic.)…
Since Braden became a green belt, he’s been in an Intermediate class. This means that belt tests are handled differently. Before, it’s been a couple of people going into the small room and a few black belts helping, with Jason…
Goodbye, 2022. I feel like I say this every year. This new year has got to be better. Right? 2022 was rough. Everything was difficult. We were fighting financial woes, and car troubles, and making sure the kids got to…
Our family usually travels to Texas to visit my parents over the Thanksgiving break. And we’re often left scrambling to find a good time to put up the tree and outdoor decorations. Well, this year was a bit different. Devin…
This is Devin’s first year in the Deer Creek High School Marching Band. He wasn’t sure he wanted to continue with music after having a non-stellar 8th-grade year. He was bored. There was no challenge for him, and even though…
CODA is an association of central Oklahoma school bands. According to the website, over 2,000 students compete for membership in the CODA Honor Bands. Devin participated in CODA last year. You’ve heard me say this before, but Devin’s 8th-grade year…
I have not been able to keep up with all of Braden’s games and get pictures like I usually do. With Devin’s soccer and band schedule, I’ve missed a couple of games. And the team has struggled to get points…