The boys began piano lessons this last September at the school and they have made tremendous progress! What is amazing is to see talent vs. hard work and how they can compliment each other with the boys individually. Lucas has sheer love, interest, desire and talent for the piano. His lessons stemmed from an earnest desire to play and we are doing everything in our power for him to continue. Elijah is determined more than anything to not allow his kid brother to out do him at anything. It has turned into hard work on his part and in return, his progress is rewarding enough for him to continue. The love of music is something I want more than anything for my children to discover for themselves, because, then and only then, will they continue to strive for it. I hope it just helps to have a mother who has a talent, and has exposed them to the art.

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So, first piano recital approaches for the boys, they have worked so hard!!! The kids stay overnight at their grandparents house the night before and not having their recital clothes packed I left a bit early to get them to be sure they would be dressed and ready as we got into Midland... well, I forgot their shoes!!! So, after calling Eric, realizing he doesn't have a key to our house, for one reason or another, we decide they are still going to be on time to warm-up if dad meets me at the church to allow me to drop them off quick, I should have enough time to run home to retrieve the shoes as they are warming up... well, they played like 3rd and 4th... and I got there just as they FINISHED!!!!!! Thank goodness I gave Eric the camera to record, priorities huh? Winter boots and piano can work out just fine, now I know.