Duets with Emma!

Since the name of this blog is A Graceful SONG after all, I figured I would actually share some of the music I enjoy playing/singing - so here are a few recent recordings of duets Emma and I have done. The first one is entitled "Grand Finale" and was first played by Grandma and Laurel several years ago at a recital. Since then, Emma and I have also played it at a summer recital, and enjoy playing it every once in a while for fun! The second was filmed yesterday and is a vocal duet - The Prayer. Hope you enjoy! :)

REGIONALS 2012

Quite the tournament....it was Laurel's last Regionals, and that made the experience bittersweet. Throughout the week, I talked with a lot of people who were largely influenced/impacted by her, and it was amazing to see what a difference she has made. Other highlights were watching a lot of very funny and very touching speeches, great debate rounds, being with friends, and taking pictures! Here are a few from throughout the week. :)

Photo credit to Mr. Min

Photo Credit: Emma

Photo taken by Emma

Also taken by Emma...the flowers were so pretty!

Last Regional tournament together...after six years....

Very thankful for yet another wonderful season in Region 10!

Happy Resurrection Day!

He is Risen! I hope you all had a wonderful Resurrection Day yesterday, enjoying time with family and friends, but more importantly, remembering what Jesus did for us, the sinful and lowly people on earth.
Our day was very busy but one advantage of being out and about is that there are plenty of opportunities for pictures! Here are a few Emma and I took yesterday. :)

My beautiful mother 

LAUREL!!

Emma is so pretty....and I love taking pictures of her! 

At church, with my friend, Grace :)

Taken by Emma

 

EMMA!

So in the last couple weeks, Emma and I have had a lot of fun together...and it hit me that I really don't thank God enough for her. My life without Emma in it would honestly be very sad. She reminds me to be goofy, love life, laugh at things that aren't necessarily funny, and most of all, she is a great support. Although she is younger than I am, it seems like we're a lot closer in age, and it is an honor to be her sister. Today I took some pictures of the two of us from the last year and put together a collage - dedicated to my awesome sister, Emma - you brighten my life!
  

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