Tuesday, March 31, 2026

March






Monday, March 2nd - Trumpet Studio Recital at Tech

Tuesday, March 3rd - Spring nails!
March Fourth!



Thursday, March 5th - Symphonic Band Concert. We love that we can watch these performances through live stream!


Friday, March 6th - Finally some measurable snow!! And, Concert Regionals for Kellen and TCA Symphonic Band. They played Flying Fortress, Renaissance Revel, and Pevensey Castle.
Sunday, March 8th - A fun happy picture from our girl!
Wednesday, March 11th - Kellen's first track meet as a Pole Vaulter!

Friday, March 13th - MORP!


Saturday, March 14th - Chili Dinner and Silent Auction! The day we worked so very hard for and thought might never come! The evening went mostly very well and we exceeded our goal! I had secretly been hoping we would pass $15,000 and we did!
Sunday, March 15th - More measurable snow! So glad!
Monday, March 16th - A beautiful sunrise
Tuesday, March 17th - Happy favorite day to our favorite leprechaun - all ready for NTC!

Wednesday, March 18th - At the airport very early and ready to head to Iowa!






Thursday, March 19th - Monday, March 23rd - National Trumpet Competition! What a great experience for Jenna - so proud of her!
Tuesday, March 24th - A funny sight when Kellen and I were out spring breaking. Kellen got a haircut, we went to see Project Hail Mary, and then he went to pole vault practice.




Wednesday, March 25th - 80 degrees. In March. In Colorado. Kellen and I had lunch outside at Black Forest Cafe. Then, for dinner, Kevin, Kellen, and I enjoyed a back of the car picnic, hike, and drive through Garden of the Gods.
Thursday, March 26th - Kellen tries sushi (California Rolls) for the first time.

Bracket status at the end of Sunday's games and going into the Final Four - Tied for 1st place in the family bracket and 2nd place in the hospital bracket. Not bad!

Saturday, February 28, 2026

February

 Wednesday, February 4th - A little snow and a beautiful view.
Thursday, February 5th - Pink Out game fun! 



Meanwhile, Thursday, February 5th - Jenna had a Symphonic Band concert. They played Fanfare pour preceder "LaPeri," Country Gardens, and Symphony No. 3 by Giannini.

Saturday, February 7th - Nice Saturday at home. Kellen made muffins for us and got a little driving time in. Meanwhile, Jenna started doing her own nails - Valentines Day fun.







February 12th - 14th - TMEA - Jenna's first as a college music education student. But, we had fun reminiscing about her first and second TMEAs in 2008 and 2009!


Friday, February 13th - Kevin, Kellen, and I enjoyed watching Jurassic Park - score performed by the Colorado Springs Philarmonic.
Between Jazz Band and Madilyn's morning Bible studies, Madilyn and Kellen have been having fewer car rides. But, when they can ride together they have fun - they even have their own play list!

Monday, February 16th - Kellen and I enjoyed some coffee shop and reading time after the dentist.

Tuesday, February 17th - Lubbock dust storm and new nails by Jenna.
Thursday, February 19th - Kellen being the helpful spotter while Kevin hangs a curtain rod for Mima.

Thursday, February 26th - Regionals Preview Concert

Friday, February 27th - Pep Band fun!