Sean would sum up Asher's final tennis season as "well fought". He often had matches that approached 2 hours. He made his opponets sweat. Roger Fedder (Asher's hero) would have been proud.
Every Tuesday morning.. rain, shine, or blizzard, we have "Park Day" with a group of other homeschool families. With the snow finally melted, Ulitmate Frisbee returned as the activity of choice for the older kids.
The younger group enjoyed climbing, woodchips, and capture the flag. It was nice to get back to the playground after making snowmen and sledding for months.
And what would spring be without a dozen concerts to attend? One week, the boys had 5 different ones, in three different towns. Mattias played at State Solo and Ensemble with his quartet (lots of beautiful and talented ladies). They got a "1" (the top rating possible). Their group was very well balanced, unusual for a high school group.
Mattias also played a solo piano piece at the state level, "Rachmaninov's Prelude in C#". He did such an amazing job! Usually people hear him accompanying his brother, and are unaware of the power in his fingers. He got to play on a beautiful Steinway, which really allowed for him to show his range. This was one of my proudest parent moments of the spring! ( He ended up with a top rating "1" on the piano.)
Asher qualified for solo/ensemble festival at the state level, but opted not to play. Why? Because he
was at a tennnis match. All spring he was running in the house, changing into a suit, or tennis uniform then grabbing his gear and rushing out.
Mostly we saw this view of Asher; coming and going through the door.
Both boys had amazing spring concerts with their youth orchestras in Madison. They made some wonderful friends through this program that I expect they will keep in touch with into their adult lives.
Asher and Mattias got to play together in the pit for the musical "Cinderella". It was a novel experience for Mattias, but Asher's third year. The rehearsal schedules often went to midnight.. after an busy day of tennis practice and other activities. I am secretly glad to see the end of the spring musical in our lives.
Mattias dressed as a Russian cossack for the concert, Asher was a Viking.
After the concerts, tradition has been for years to gather at the local fast food place, where Noel and Asher both work. Noel was working that night, so I got a shot of her and the boys!
Asher found time to attend prom with a spunky and beautiful girl from our local church branch. They went with friends from the Madison Stake, and had a good time. Asher came home very happy and grateful for his good set of friends.
It will be interesting to see what amazing things these young men accomplish in the next 10 years. They have such potential!
Another sign of spring was the final rock climbing day! Most Thursdays through the winter, several homeschool families would go to an indoor rock gymn to get some excercise. The kids, especially Sylvia, really improved their skills over the winter.
Sylvia could make it to tops of the walls, as well as climb the free hanging rope to the ceiling! She had serious muscles!
Sean and Ephraim celebrated spring by each buying a new lawn mower for themselves. Ephraims cost a lot less, being under 3 dollars at a second hand shop. Although, to be fair, Sean's mower does work better for actual lawn cutting.
All in all, the hinkypunks are ready for a new season of activities. Spring was crazy-busy, we're hoping summer goes at a more sane pace.
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