Scenes from JAM’s first recital

Samantha starred in yet another recital this week. Jojo’s Academy of Music has been fun for both of us; I can’t describe the joy I feel when I see her learn the piano. You may have noticed that I love playing the piano, can’t really pass a keyboard without stopping for a quick spurt of Maple Leaf Rag, and so it moves me deeply to share that passion with #4 grandie. I hope she still finds it fun as we move on — it’s going to be hard to let her go to another teacher, eventually, but I’m enjoying every minute for now.

Nana and Papa attended and brought Samantha’s cousins, Morgan and Elizabeth, so we were very excited. Here’s the Show in its entirety…

I’m heading out to Mom and Dad’s mausoleum to update their bouquet. Tomorrow I’m visiting with my cousins and doing a wee bit of emergency grave decorating at Grandma and Grandpa Eaton’s naked site. The rest will wait until my next go-round on Day of the Dead in early November.

Whether you’re at the cemeteries, at the parks, or your backyard, I hope you enjoy the holiday!

Peace