Where Will All of This Homeschooling Lead?

As we wind up another year of homeschooling, I have been looking at our long term goals. For me, homeschooling isn't just about the reading and math skills. It isn't just about getting them into college or a career either. Those are just part of the bigger picture: independence.  It is about having them become self-respecting, self-sufficient, and hopefully happy adults.

The Disney Tour (A Wordless Wednesday on a Tuesday Night)

Well we'll be off very soon on a trip that has been twisting me in knots for months. My daughter's violin group will be playing Downtown Disney and Sea World as well as a couple of highly prestigious events here in Nashville. Check out this link!

Local news clip about Nashville Suzuki Players.

Auditions

My oldest had a violin audition last night. I think I was more nervous than she. This wasn't her first audition but it was her biggest one so far. She is a current member of the Nashville Suzuki Players (NSP), a nonprofit organization that travels to events and schools to spread the joy of music. The group has played all over the southeast and the list of people and places they have preformed for is impressive and growing.

Nashville Suzuki Players

 My daughter plays with the Nashville Suzuki Players (she's the one in braids). They have played in lots of great places over the last couple of years but this latest performance has been my favorite.  This past week they were an opening act for the Oak Ridge Boys.

William Golden's son also plays in the group and I really appreciate them giving the NSP the opportunity to open for them. There are some great pictures of the evening on the Oaks' web page here.  They can really put on a show!  And when I finally get our copy of the publicity picture the kids took with the group, I'll make sure to put it on here too.