Marching Season is Now Over, Special Youth Fireside

Well Kevin and Jessica spent all day (8am-1am) Saturday, November 1st, at the Festival of Bands in Eugene held at the University of Oregon. They had a good time, and when we watched the video that was posted this morning they were cheering for themselves as they were very happy with their performance. They placed 4th in their division (AA) in Preliminary Competition, and 11th place in Finals with a score of 82.70. There were 31 bands that competed.
So now what? Winter percussion starts tomorrow!

U OF O FESTIVAL OF BANDS from Westview Band & Performance Ens on Vimeo.

Saturday night was also a special night for our other 3 children. There was a Youth Fireside for 3 stakes in our area. Kevin and Jessica were very sad that they couldn't attend, but Melissa, Rachel, and Jennifer (since she is still 18 she was able to slip in) went. What made it so special? Elder Dallin Oaks came! Our ward youth went an hour early and were able to sit in the benches of the chapel (any adults that came had to sit in "outer darkness" in another room so the youth could all sit in the chapel). Melissa, Rachel, and Jennifer just bounced in the front door afterwards. They were so excited because they got to shake his hand! Rachel went on and on about how her hand touched and apostle! It was so heart warming for them to be so excited about this experience. They all wrote in the journals about the evening. Jennifer promised Jessica that she would take excellent notes so she could share it with her. I am looking forward to hearing their report this evening at FHE!