Winter Concert at Smithfield Elementary

     It was the first time I have ever attended one of these at the new school.  I guess last year we just missed the whole thing.  It was a bit nutty in December and this year we had an extra special reason to go...little Emily made her baritone debut.  Baritone.  I know, I know.  When she came home and said she had picked that particular instrument I was a tad confused.  I have now been listening to a daily practice for months but it was all well worth it.  The band was cute...but seriously shoving all proud mama stuff aside...she was really good.  The sound of the tiny tuba is the backbone of the whole song.  But she didn't just make those plain old low sounds...she even had sweet little melodies.  I can brag a bit and say that she is already playing with the older kids and that she did a nice job but more I am just proud of her hard work and enthusiasm.  Pop Pop was super excited as well...even IF she didn't go for the trumpet.  ;)