band camp 2015

Another parade season has come and gone. The kids did great this year.

Flutes at the Draper Parade

[Emily, Kenzie, Me, Talia, Breanna, Annalise, Sara, Ravyn, Whitney, Autumn, Kayla, Holly]

Waiting for the parade to begin.

[Kenzie, Annalise, Autumn, Holly, Breanna, Talia, Me]

We were at practice and I told the girls: "Thou shalt not mark time like Talia." Obviously they ended up creating more commandments - #4 ended up being "Though shalt honor Cambri" (I know - it's terrible). Hence the picture :).

Callie left for her mission to Nagoya, Japan! It's been so crazy watching her prepare to serve her mission in such a short amount of time. In just a few weeks, EmmaLee leaves for Indiana. I'm thankful I have such amazing friends that are such great examples to me - each and every single one of them blesses my life in their own special way.

[Kayla, Callie, Me, EmmaLee]

This beautiful girl got her mission call to Toronto, Canada Spanish speaking!! I had the opportunity to work with and teach Sharie for two years at Westlake.... she was my section leader and did a phenomenal job. I can't wait to hear about all the amazing things she'll do while she's serving the Lord.

[Sharie & I]

All the band kids. :)

BaNd CaMp!!

Day #1: Disney Day

[Me, Megan, Kylie, Mary]

Day #2: Around the World

Flute Kabobs

[Mango, Mangaba, Huckleberry, Watermelon, Emblic, Dragon Fruit, Coconut, Sapodilla, Ackee, Banana, Kiwi, Thimbleberry, Annatto, Shikuasa, Cantaloupe, Key Lime]

Day #3: Decades

[Emily, Cambri, Kaylee, Talia, Kenzie, Autumn]

Day #4: Section look - a - like

[Megan, Me, Mary]

The flutes dressed up as Granny Cambri's - to make fun of my bad back.

Day #5

I looked down at their feet during sectionals and burst out laughing. Of course we had to take a picture of our hot tan lines.

Working with the kids and staff at Westlake has been a complete honor!! I have loved every minute, experience, and opportunity that I have with these amazing people. I have learned and grown in ways I didn't know I ever would.... I've gained friendships that I hope will last forever. Here's to another amazing season with the Westlake Thunder!