Who Says Marching Band isn't a Sport?????

 

"The physical challenges and demands of participating in competitive high school marching bands are similar to those experienced by athletes who compete in sports, according to a study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine's 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle."

"Performers are constantly moving, and often running, at velocities that reach 180 steps or more per minute while playing instruments that weigh up to 40 pounds."

More than 95 percent of surveyed band members reported muscle soreness or stiffness after practice, and nearly half said they were "frequently tired" after practice.

"In addition, more than 38 percent said they had suffered an injury as a direct result of participating in marching band"

 

 

Yes, Shenna is now among those 38%.

She just loves being a statistic.

She's SEVENTEEN!

 

THE LOOT

 

Shenna seems to be a tad hard to buy for lately.  I never know what she is going to like.

This year I decided to get her a piano book to play.  I never can fail with new music to try out.

I added some sheet music for the flute for good measure.

Then, I actually found her a cute shirt that I was pretty sure she would wear.

I paired that up with her favorite thing of late....crazy socks.

Then, for what she asked for ....a really nice straightening iron for her hair.

 

 

 

 

THE CAKE

 

She asked for "chocolate. of course".  So chocolate is what she got!

A whole lot of chocolate!

 

 

 

 

 

THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

 

Seriously????  Someone told her she was allowed to turn 17??

We love you Shenna, and we're so proud of all you do!

Ball Boy!

With soccer in full swing our lives have definitely taken on a busy edge.

With at least two practice sessions and two games per week, it would seem that Enoch's team would have no time for anything else.

Not true.

They recently had the chance to be ball boys at the women's soccer match for our local university.

We wish there was a men's side, but oh well. 

Enoch ended up on a corner that saw quite a bit of action. 

He was able to throw the ball in to the players a good 1/2 dozen times.

 

Enoch walking out on the field with his teamates, Braden, Kason, and Paul.  Enoch is third from right.
 

At half time, he came over to say "hi" 

 

He said he had a good time!

Welcome Back Grandma!

For the past couple of days we have been moving things around

 and getting ready for Grandma's big return.

 

I moved her bed back in and her pictures are back on the nightstand.

Aaron and I have officially moved back downstairs.

 

We put the TV back into the family room so that she can watch her shows

whenever she wants.

 

Her puzzle table is officially put up and ready to go.

Enoch, Sam, Kiera, Shenna, and Lyssa ready to eat some cake with Grandma

 

 

To top it off we had a chocolate "Welcome Back Grandma!" cake.

 

We sure do love having her here with us!